Thoughts

1. Budget macro keyboard

   Having fun making a budget macro keyboard from an old USB numberpad and remapping keys using Karabiner Elements app.

2. Don’t mistake platforms for people

   I responded to a post on LinkedIn asking for advice for making the experience more endurable. While I was writing it a few of pennies dropped about social networks. 1. Don’t mistake the platform for the people on it. 2. If we earnestly play the algorithm game and let it determine discovery, we’ll always be short-changed. 3. Perhaps a more direct approach with people might be better?

3. Custom OS experiment

   After listening to various podcasts featuring @pluralistic@mamot.fr and his last few DEFCON talks, I’ve very temped to install the de-Googled OS https://e.foundation/ on my Fairphone to prove to myself and others that there is an alternative the status quo.

4. Billionaires spare parts

   I motion that these billionaires be dismantled for use as spare parts. All in favour?

5. Coworking day at Brighton Projects Beach

   Spending a day at the gorgeous Brighton Projects Beach coworking space with @alpower@mastodon.social before heading off to UXup meetup.

6. Drastic measures

   I assume the desire for engagement metrics meant the simple method of sharing a podcast mp3 file via an rss feed was no longer viable. Well shenanigans to that! I’ve just thought of a ludicrous way to break podcast content out of its walled-garden so I can reliably point to a mp3 file.

7. I love the sound of sumo in the morning

   Having the sounds of the sumo tournament livestream in the background as I make breakfast and do morning chores is becoming a regular occurrence in our family home.

8. I watched the Wilding film, you should too

   I finally found an opportunity to watch the Wilding film and learn more about the Knepp Estate I visited a few weeks ago. Go see it and fill your heart with hope!

   

9. Working at Studio 52

   A beautiful day for working in sunny Studio 52. Fun, sun, good people and the best dog.

   

10. Voted “The power of Christ compels you!”

    Voted. Now nervously awaiting the results.