On Computable Ethics
Global systems must develop global ethics. We are nowhere near being capable of that.
Almad's Changelog
I share my experiences with technology, startups and getting through life. Capturing the gist of the time goes into the notes; my larger learnings are to be found under essays, both arbitrarily categorized.
Last essays below. There are various ways to follow updates
Programming, Fast and Slow
There are two types of projects that require different decision making.
APIs Are Ontological Boundaries
APIs represent boundaries between systems and their models of reality. Unifying this representation is not a good idea.
Technology Choices Are Bets
Choosing a technology is not a choice, it’s a bet.
On B Players
A-Players and B-players are used to label people unnecessarily while ignoring the influence of the environment.
Which Scale?
There are a lot of scales and scaling needs to be discussed within the appropriate context.
On Acurracy and Bullshit
Acurracy and Bullshit are not in opposition.
How To Handle Email Calmly
How I handle email without anxieties.
On Uneducated Hiring
The practices of hiring seem to carry over from education system experience. Unlearn them.
On Touch Typing
Touch typing is modern superpower. Learn it.