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Every essay lives somewhere. These are the threads running through the archive. New categories appear here as soon as they are created, even before the first essay is filed.
Topic 01
Writing
Notes on the craft of writing and thinking clearly.
1 essay · latest Oct 12, 2026
Topic 02
Engineering
Software engineering, systems, and the work behind the product.
Awaiting its first essay
Topic 03
AI & Tools
AI tools, workflows, and practical experiments.
Awaiting its first essay
Topic 04
Career
Growth, craft, and the long arc of a working life.
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Topic 05
Design
Product design, interfaces, and the details that matter.
Awaiting its first essay