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The Big Bun Fight

The clash between Bun, Zig, and Anthropic is about more than online drama.

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Elon Musk as a Philosophy

Muskism breaks down Musk’s world via his actions—but doesn’t illuminate why some still seem to love him.

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Maybe the Valley Could Listen a Little

Tech’s disconnect with the real world is a feature, not a bug—but when it comes to AI, that’s a big problem.

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More New Words for New Work

My favorite remains “agentrification.”

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Planes, Trains, and Conversational Interfaces

You don’t always want AI. Here’s why.

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