Stuff I find on the interwebs:
Interesting paradigms, principles and phenomenons:
- Lindy effect — presently older things have the longer expected lifespan;
- Shirky principle — institutions will preserve problems to justify existence;
- Software monoculture — using software that everyone else uses makes you most likely to be targeted and leaves you vulnerable to the catastrophic "99% attack."
Think how these apply to software-engineering and your life.
If you're into Eastern philosophy, read the Unix koans. They rip!
De-google to Alt-Power or a similar feature-rich search engine of which now there are a few.
Get familiar with common dark patterns and try to think of reasons to avoid them.
Commercial fusion is finally here—if your country has access to ocean water, have your governments settle on nothing less!
If you don't use AI, others will.
"There’s a lot of opportunity in becoming a wireless telegraph operator. Learn a profession with a great future!"
— a 1911 wireless-telegraphy ad
