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The Broken Promises of Substack

Substack promised independence, but has evolved into another platform playing the same game as everyone else. The crab always becomes a crab.

Aug 21, 2025

IMAX is a Superbrand

Superbrands create and control key technology allowing them to break the common laws of branding and put themselves forward. Here's how IMAX put an intro in front of every movie.

Jul 14, 2025

Can Markets Regulate Themselves?

Sometimes, governments regulate markets. And sometimes, market participants regulate themselves. The outcome can be surprisingly different; thankfully, we have several examples that can serve as case studies.

Jun 6, 2024

Why Privacy Is Overrated

I’m not against privacy, and I understand why people might not want someone to track web pages or apps they use. But it’s important to remember that there’s a trade-off and be prepared for the outcome.

Jul 7, 2023

How to Start Your Blog

Running your own blog helps you keep an online journal of your life and thoughts that doesn't depend on unreliable tech platforms like Facebook or Twitter. But this process is still needlessly complicated and certainly not user-friendly for regular people.

Feb 19, 2023

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AI Won’t Kill SaaS But It Might Kill The Messy Middle

Nobody is replacing Slack with vibe coding but not all apps are that essential.

Mar 16, 2026

Building Personal Software

What you should (and shouldn't) build with AI.

Feb 4, 2026

Founders’ Guide to Comms

How to build founder-led comms that actually move the needle.

Jan 13, 2026

Why Growth Matters

Living in an economy that doesn't grow is a terrible fate.

Dec 17, 2025

The AI Price Hike

Companies are bundling AI and raising software prices because they don't have a choice.

Dec 7, 2025

How Startups Get Viral

Viral startups win by being utterly unreasonable about something.

Nov 19, 2025

Retro Tech Became the New Luxury

People buy retro devices to feel control and do it so much they became luxury products.

Nov 13, 2025

How Big is TBPN?

Where I try to figure out how big TBPN actually is and why Big Tech CEOs come as guests.

Oct 30, 2025

Apple Watch is Better than Whoop and Oura

Apple Watch is a great health tracker. And you can just use it, especially if you already have one, instead of buying Whoop or Oura.

Sep 17, 2025

The Best Brands for Enthusiasts

Finding truly exceptional products is hard, so this challenge falls on us.

Sep 10, 2025

The Broken Promises of Substack

Substack promised independence, but has evolved into another platform playing the same game as everyone else. The crab always becomes a crab.

Aug 21, 2025

How Much Spotify Pays Artists

Few things get people so worked up as Spotify's payouts to artists. Every time this topic comes up on Twitter or Threads, you can be sure there will be hundreds of angry replies from people you can't argue with.

Aug 16, 2025

The Limits of the Network State

I examine the practical limits of the Network State concept and its path to sovereignty as it clashes with the governments' monopolies.

Aug 10, 2025

I Can't Stop Using Dia Browser

Dia’s seamless AI integration and polished interface are redefining the browser for me.

Aug 3, 2025

Highlights from Apple in China

Patrick McGee’s book reveals how Apple’s unique manufacturing approach not only reshaped China’s tech industry but also left the company navigating a delicate geopolitical tightrope.

Jul 31, 2025

IMAX is a Superbrand

Superbrands create and control key technology allowing them to break the common laws of branding and put themselves forward. Here's how IMAX put an intro in front of every movie.

Jul 14, 2025

The Myths of Venture Capital

Venture capital didn’t kill Arc. It gave us the chance to see what Arc could be. That’s more than most products ever get.

May 27, 2025

Why I Don’t Like CarPlay

CarPlay is much better than what we had before, but I still prefer a great built-in multimedia. But only when they do this right (which is almost never).

May 6, 2025

The Sad State of Web Browsers

While web browsers have become essential operating systems for modern computing, most, like Chrome and Safari, are outdated or limited, and innovative alternatives like Arc have struggled to succeed. Where does this leave us?

Mar 8, 2025

Why People Leak to the Media

Why employees at top tech companies risk their jobs to leak secrets—and what it reveals about power, frustration, and strategy.

Mar 2, 2025

iPads Are Now Both Expensive and Useless

The iPad, despite its powerful hardware, is held back by iPadOS limitations, making it feel incomplete and overpriced at nearly $1,300 for a basic iPad Pro with a keyboard.

Feb 27, 2025

Why Greg Egan is the Greatest Living Sci-Fi Author

Greg Egan explores deeply original concepts like alternate physics and alien civilizations through stories grounded in cutting-edge science, rich characters, and thought-provoking ideas.

Jan 19, 2025

How I Stopped Hating Running

Running slower to build endurance and finding a scenic, convenient route helped me fall in love with running. By forming a habit, I've discovered running’s benefits: reduced anxiety, improved fitness, and a meditative escape.

Dec 23, 2024

My Holiday Gift Guide

Here are some gadgets that I really enjoy. Buy for yourself or your friends!

Nov 28, 2024

On Getting Older

Contemplating the changes, both good and bad.

Nov 26, 2024

Omnivore is Dead: Where to Go Next

Omnivore was the best read-later app for most people, and it became popular because it was free. Unfortunately, that is also the reason why it failed.

Oct 30, 2024

Apple Doesn't Make an iPad for Me

I'm frustrated with Apple's current iPad lineup because there isn’t a good replacement for my aging 2018 iPad Pro. While the newer models have expensive accessories and better chips, they neglect the features that matter most to me—like the display and audio.

Oct 22, 2024

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