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.
Tag: Writing
Why I Write About Failure (And You Should Read About It)
Complaining is practically a national sport where I come from. But focusing on screw-ups isn't just about being bitter—it's about avoiding survivorship bias.
The Accidental Author: How a Joke Became the IT Dictionary
If someone had told me at the beginning of 2025 that I would seriously sit down and start writing a book, my first reaction would have been concern — not excitement. Writing was never part of the plan.