Winner of the Fediverse, 2025. 🏆
I do things with computers. Unspeakable things.
I also write Overmorrow, a newsletter about technology and my problematic relationship with it.
As an introvert and a self-conscious dilettante, I hate (HATE) the concept of pair programming.
But.
It fucking works.
I just had one of the two most productive hours of development of my entire quarter, and it was with not only a partner but also an audience of two others observing us.
If you aren’t using AI, you run a very real risk of falling behind in the race to produce voluminous mediocrity while slowly forgetting how to do your own job.
No, I do not want to install your app.
No, I do not want that app pinned to Start.
No, I do not want that app pinned to the taskbar.
No, I do not want that app to run on startup.
No, I do not want that app shortcut on my desktop.
No, I do not want to subscribe to your newsletter.
No, I do not want your site to send me notifications.
No, I do not want to tell you about my recent experience.
No, I do not want to sign up for an account.
No, I do not want to sign up using a different service and let the two of you know about each other.
No, I do not want to sign in for a more personalized experience.
No, I don't want to allow you to read my contacts.
No, I don't want you to scan my content.
No, I don't want you to track me.
No, I don't want to click "Later" or "Not now" when what I mean is NO.
If you feel burned out at work, one of the quickest ways to get your energy back can be to get outside and see some greenery.
Is your office near a park? Take a quick 15-minute stroll to clear your mind. Then keep going. Walk away. Don't go back.
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