The sacred work of staying: reflections on tikkun olam and zen
There's something profoundly honest about tikkun olam—the Jewish concept of 'repairing the world.' It begins with an acknowledgment most philosophies shy away …
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The content moderation paradox: How AI-powered filters will transform digital media consumption
LLMs are revolutionizing content filtering with personalized moderation capabilities. This technological shift presents both unprecedented opportunities and …
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The true value of startups: Network and learning
After leaving my last startup gig at Opto, I got a text from two of my former colleagues that reminded me why the real value of working at a startup goes way …
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Why not do something magical with your coding skills?
Last week, I built a Zydeco and Cajun events calendar for someone who's been keeping the Bay Area dance scene alive for years. Total time invested: 3 hours. …
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The authenticity paradox: why being real online requires strategic curation
We're told to be authentic online while being rewarded for carefully curated content. This tension is destroying our ability to build genuine connections. …
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The punk rock guide to learning - embrace productive discomfort with programming languages
Six months ago, I threw out my comfortable Python stack and switched to Clojure. Not because it was 'better' - but because sometimes the best way to level up is …
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Mechanical timers & reaching for complexity instead of better solutions
Why engineers reach for complexity when a mechanical timer does the job
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In defense of working alone
Let's talk about the elephant in every conference room: corporate teamwork is largely a joke. You know it. We know it. But somehow, we're all still pretending …
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Boosting blog SEO with AI: Smarter titles, tags, and meta descriptions
Discover how AI can optimize your blog's titles, meta descriptions, and tags for better SEO without losing authenticity. Learn about the tools and processes …
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