The Paradox of Synthetic Belonging
Between Wittgenstein, GenAI, and TikTok: if belief is less about evidence and more about identity, what happens to truth when algorithms mediate belonging?
Software enthusiast exploring systems, philosophy, and the craft of building things
Between Wittgenstein, GenAI, and TikTok: if belief is less about evidence and more about identity, what happens to truth when algorithms mediate belonging?
A short reflection on migrating a personal website from Gatsby to Astro, driven by maintenance fatigue, curiosity, and an unexpectedly smooth refactor.
A reflection on an ambiguous interview question and how it mirrors the lifecycle of software projects, from joyful experimentation to stable operations and painful maintenance.
From Sophists to generative AI: when reasoning becomes a service, what happens to truth, agency, and the dialectical progress of history?
How to Provide Systematic and Positive Technical Feedback that Improves Performance Over Time
A reflective exploration of attachment theory through the lens of food, cooking, and eating habits.
A foundational philosophical work exploring the distinction between I–Thou and I–It relationships and their impact on human existence and spirituality.
A practical parenting guide built around what to avoid—habits that quietly train kids into fragility—so children can grow into resilient, self-assured adults.
A literary true-crime account in which Carrère follows the Jean-Claude Romand case, blending investigation with the author’s own presence and doubt.
A novel about Tsukuru Tazaki, a man who at 36 is still haunted by his sudden rejection by his four closest friends when he was 20. He embarks on a journey to discover the truth behind this rejection and to come to terms with his past, exploring themes of identity, belonging, friendship, and the search for meaning.