AI

Your Session Recorder Is Probably Stealing Your Data. This One Doesn’t.

Most session recorders are cloud-based by design — not because they need to be, but because their real business is harvesting your data. This free, open-source Chrome extension proves the cloud is unnecessary. It records everything locally, masks sensitive info, and even provides token-aware exports for AI workflows. No login, no telemetry, no hidden cost.

I Replaced n8n with launchd for 10 AI Agents. The Result? 0 Dependencies, 1 Big Problem.

Running AI agents with launchd instead of n8n gives you zero dependencies and process-level reliability, but it exposes a critical gap: without application-level health checks, you’re just auto-restarting hallucinating agents into more failure. True minimalism requires building sanity monitors, not just process watchers.

Your Brain Isn’t a Computer. Why Cognitive Science Just Changed Forever.

For decades, we’ve treated cognitive load like computer memory and consciousness as an accidental byproduct of the brain. A radical new framework fusing biophysical data with metaphysical system theory proves this dangerously wrong. First-person experience isn’t just exhaust from the brain’s engine—it’s a fundamental variable of reality. Here’s why this changes AI forever.

Anti-Piracy Bots Are Out of Control. Just Ask the Best-Selling Author They Just Nuked.

Automated copyright enforcement was supposed to protect creators. But when a best-selling author’s own GitHub repo gets nuked by their publisher’s anti-piracy bot, it exposes a terrifying truth: these systems prioritize takedown volume over accuracy, making the very IP owners they claim to defend their biggest victims.

Apple’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Isn’t About Theft. It’s About Buying Time.

Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI isn’t about stolen IP — it’s a strategic delay tactic. By forcing OpenAI into legal defense mode, Apple buys critical time for its own AI rollout while sending a chilling message to the talent market. The real stakes aren’t in the courtroom; they’re in who controls the AI layer of the next decade.

Stop Pretending Letterboxd Is Safe. Netflix Is About to Turn Your Reviews Into Cash.

Netflix’s reported acquisition of Letterboxd isn’t about adding a social feature—it’s about capturing the ‘taste graph’ of cinephiles. Every review, list, and rating becomes proprietary data to guide production investments. The real threat is not a UI change, but the monetization of cultural passion as unpaid labor for an algorithm.

The One Game AI Will Never Master: Thrust and the Limits of Algorithmic Creativity

AI can simulate any game, but it can never recreate the magic of Thrust. This classic arcade game’s emergent complexity—born from bugs and human constraints—resists algorithmic reproduction. The paradox reveals a profound truth: some things are irreplaceable not because they’re too complex, but because they’re too human. AI’s real power lies not in cloning, but in helping us understand and preserve the irreplaceable.