Compression vs. Camouflage: In Defense of Jargon
We love to hate jargon. But in a world where attention is the scarcest resource, specialized language isn't just annoying—it's a necessary compression algorithm.
The Blog
Exploring the messy intersection of code, history, and human errors. Published regularly... or at least that’s the plan.
Systems •
Digital Ghosts: The Long, Cynical History of Data Protection
We think we invented data protection in the age of CPUs. We didn't. We just gave fancy names to tricks used by 17th-century mapmakers and paranoid monks.
Systems •
BGP: How the Internet Finds Itself
After weeks of dissecting corporate hierarchies and AI hype, let's ground ourselves in the basics of internet plumbing.
Strategy •
The Tool is Fine. It’s the Hype I Can’t Stand.
I don’t hate AI. I hate the Cargo Cult surrounding it. A hammer is a great tool for driving nails, but it's a terrible choice for heart surgery.
Corporate Schizophrenia: When Agile Meets the Budget
Software is discovery, not construction. But finance operates on a different religion: Predictability. Here is why your 'Agile Transformation' is probably theater.
Strategy •
Perverse Incentives: Why Your AI Won’t Shut Up
We are training AI models to act like social media influencers—optimizing for engagement. But in the world of LLMs, engagement doesn't generate revenue. It burns cash and erodes trust.