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Haiti, Fetterman, and engagement bias

perhaps "this position gets engagement on Twitter" is evidence against that position

Oct 26, 2022 •

September 2022

Don't Say Trans

if you can't find a different word, then shut up.

Sep 1, 2022 •

June 2022

Mutual Assured Devolution

from the "be-careful-what-you-wish-for" department.

Jun 7, 2022 •

The Algorithm's Obsession with Tawdry Crap is Destroying America

It is one thing to dislike Elon Musk. It is another for a lazy take to be Google's top recommendation.

Jun 5, 2022 •

November 2021

Hurry up please, it's time

Nov 4, 2021 •

August 2021

Four Quadrants of Controversy

Until you stop being wrong, you will continue to be wrong.

Aug 22, 2021 •

July 2021

Seven Dunks On: twitter.com/balajis

Don't say "blockchain" five times fast

Jul 25, 2021 •

On Jesus of Nazareth

The aleph, the mem, and the omega

Jul 6, 2021 •

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