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Silicon Valley's Rebranding Obsession: Why We're Lying
Tech leaders are rebranding old concepts with trendy names—gambling as 'prediction markets,' consultants as 'full-stack startups.' We're innovating with a thesaurus, not real progress.
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Untangle: Cut Dependencies, Reclaim Freedom
Why complexity isn't your systems—it's their dependencies. Learn to shed obligations, kill subscriptions, and build a life that's actually yours.
Why Elite Hackers Stopped Using Zero-Days
Sandworm's shift from expensive zero-days to basic misconfigurations reveals a terrifying truth: your security fundamentals are broken. Here's why and what to fix.
AI Infrastructure Is Stealing Your City's Workers
Tech companies are outbidding governments for skilled labor and materials. The AI boom is reshaping which infrastructure gets built—and what gets abandoned.
Stop Waiting for AI: Your Competition Already Started
AI disruption isn't coming tomorrow—it's happening now. While most companies debate, competitors are shipping. Here's what you're missing.
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Silicon Valley's Rebranding Obsession: Why We're Lying
Tech leaders are rebranding old concepts with trendy names—gambling as 'prediction markets,' consultants as 'full-stack startups.' We're innovating with a thesaurus, not real progress.
Untangle: Cut Dependencies, Reclaim Freedom
Why complexity isn't your systems—it's their dependencies. Learn to shed obligations, kill subscriptions, and build a life that's actually yours.
Why Elite Hackers Stopped Using Zero-Days
Sandworm's shift from expensive zero-days to basic misconfigurations reveals a terrifying truth: your security fundamentals are broken. Here's why and what to fix.
AI Infrastructure Is Stealing Your City's Workers
Tech companies are outbidding governments for skilled labor and materials. The AI boom is reshaping which infrastructure gets built—and what gets abandoned.
Stop Waiting for AI: Your Competition Already Started
AI disruption isn't coming tomorrow—it's happening now. While most companies debate, competitors are shipping. Here's what you're missing.
x402 Micropayments: The Anti-Penny Revolution
Digital micropayments eliminate transaction floors that plagued physical currency. x402 enables AI agents to buy fractional assets instantly—reshaping commerce at the atomic level.
Stop FOBO: Why Perfect Decisions Cost You Everything
FOBO paralyzes decision-making while competitors ship. Learn why 'good enough' compounds faster than perfect analysis.
Bitcoin Mining vs. Human Effort: Why Value Isn't What You Think
Exploring the absurd energy economics of Bitcoin mining through a Peloton lens—and why the real value lies beyond kilojoules and dollars.
FDIC's GENIUS Act: The 120-Day Rule That Changes Everything
The FDIC's new GENIUS Act rulemaking contains a hidden 120-day automatic approval timer that fundamentally shifts regulatory power dynamics for banks and stablecoin innovation.
Why Microsoft's Quiet AI Strategy Beats Google's
Microsoft is winning enterprise AI by building specialized models for real workflows, not chasing headlines. The shift from AI spectacle to AI utility changes everything.
Explaining Crypto Like Your 12-Year-Old Gets It
Why the best explanations aren't technically perfect—they're the ones that stick. A story about communicating blockchain through simplicity, not jargon.
Why Prompt Engineers Command $350K Salaries
Prompt engineering is reshaping enterprise AI strategy. Learn why Fortune 500s are in bidding wars for talent that bridges legacy systems with machine intelligence.