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2026
- Jan
  - 01
    - Computing, Convivially
      
      Digital technologies can be terribly destructive, but they can also be gloriously empowering. How do we shape them into tools for conviviality rather than means of domination?
2024
- Feb
  - 02
    - jj init
      
      What if we actually could replace Git? Jujutsu might give us a real shot.
2022
- Dec
  - 28
    - The Leica Q2
      
      Mulling on a remarkable camera (that isn’t for me).
2020
- Nov
  - 30
    - Private Chat and DMs Are Good, Actually
      
      Don’t forget the lessons of physical offices when thinking about chat.