Chronologically

1. 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.

2. Cory Doctorow - DEF CON 32 - Disenshittify or die! How hackers can seize the means of computation

   A fantastic ~50 min teardown of the what, how and why behind big tech companies are taking a shit on the internet. This talk gave me hope for a better future!

3. Billionaires spare parts

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

4. 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.

5. Weeknotes? More like weak notes!

   I’ve given up writing weeknotes. Introducing cycles.

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. Weeknotes 2024 W24 W25 W26 W27

   28 Days Later

10. Working at Studio 52

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