Archive - The Teardown

Wanted: Just Male Friends?

I explore some ideas and personal experiences about making and having buddies.

Jun 18 •

Your Secret Isn't Safe On Meta

We don't care about privacy anymore, right?

Jun 13 •

April 2025

The Democracy of Doing Things

Debating whether it's ok that we have tons of AI tools for doing so many things.

Apr 3 •

I Don't Use BlueSky For The Features

BlueSky lets you take your identity and followers to any other service. But do we care?

Apr 1 •

February 2025

Lapel Pin: Not An Ideal Device Form

Humane sells its software and people to HP. We probably close the book on devices that live on the lapel.

Feb 19 •

Reflection: Fitting Into Life's Situations

I tell a story about teen life as a way of thinking about how I'm positioning my career right now.

Feb 13 •

What Outcome Matters To You?

I brain dump (pt 1 of 2) my thoughts about career satisfaction, progressions, and paths.

Feb 12 •

The Simple Web For Fitness

I give you a peek at very simple technology I use to improve my fitness.

Feb 11 •

What Happened To My Digital Ghosts?

Some apps die as quickly as they appear. Do we learn anything?

Feb 6 •

Simple Diagrams For Your Best Ideas

The networked note space is great. But perhaps a simpler bolder tool will help you better capture your ideas.

Feb 4 •

January 2025

You Pay To Outsource Your Worries

There is a mismatch between outsourcing your risks and concerns and getting something back for your money.

Jan 23 •

Looking At 2025 Themes Through 2024 Posts

A digest of posts that resonated with you and me. And some thinking on what matters and I'm exploring in this year's posts.

Jan 22 •

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