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It’s the people, stupid

We believe in nothing, except pettiness.

20 hrs ago

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The banality of surveillance

Do our dull lives become worth watching?

Mar 6

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February 2026

The best is still hard to be

And we pay a lot of money for the best.

Feb 27

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Take off

A short ride in a fast machine.

Feb 20

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Go crazy, folks, go crazy

I’m not saying it’s right. I’m just saying it might work.

Feb 13

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The gentle obsolescence

Are we expected to be keeping up?

Feb 6

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January 2026

Gas town

The agents are everywhere.

Jan 30

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Maybe, finally—the end of SQL

Vibe and verify.

Jan 23

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Why Cowork can’t work

The future isn’t collaborative.

Jan 16

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Make it better

More than ever, work is never, over.

Jan 9

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Have you tried a text box?

Maybe all we need to do is write stuff down.

Jan 2

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December 2025

Pure heroin

A different kind of buzz.

Dec 19, 2025

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