Personal thoughts
8 posts
Personal reflections and opinions. See also my now page for what I'm currently focused on.
Everyone is vibe coding their own software, and the future is already fragmented
Why I wouldn't run a random vibe-coded tool that touches my screen or my data, why I'd still tell you to release it, and what a world of one-off personal software does to trust, security and careers.
Why Rise of Cultures Finally Lost Me
A genuinely good city-builder that never fixed its core problem - and then made a sequel instead. Here's where it broke.
What if We Just… Made Billionaires Fix Their Companies to Avoid Taxes?
A thought experiment: what if we tied wealth taxation to customer satisfaction metrics?
Debunking the Myths: What SEO Professionals Need to Know About AI and LLMs
Think critically before purchasing any AI SEO service. Ask detailed questions and verify the expertise of people you'll work with.
Google Is Sinking the Pixel Lineup + Android
The Pixel 10's performance problems, hardware quality issues, and Android's looming sideloading restrictions are all symptoms of the same disease.
Been Building Products for 10 Years, Here's What I've Really Learned
A decade in product development has taught me that most startup advice is wrong. Here's what actually matters.
Online Education
COVID forced schools online overnight. Here's what tools actually worked, and what to avoid when teaching remotely.
Fresh Start
A new website, a new attempt at a blog, and a static site generator that turned out to be more work than expected.