I'm in favor of a universal basic ...
I'm in favor of a universal basic income, but not as a magical salary for people to make valueless things. It's a safety net.
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Notable links: October 30, 2026
AI is building detailed profiles about us. We're embracing it anyway.
Proton is AI-pilled and calls caution "loser thinking".
Proton should be a careful steward of its users' privacy. Based on this account, it isn't. Journalists should think twice before using it.
ChatGPT knows everything about its users. It will not be a good steward of that power.
"Many users may not be engaging with chatbots as if they’re tools, and might instead be treating them like a coworker or even as a friend — we tell our friends some very personal details." And they remember.
Solar is "offensively cheap". To live up to its promise, it also needs to be equitable.
This year, solar will represent 10% of power generation. Abundant, clean energy is great news - but there's more work to do to make sure every community benefits.