Software engineering looks dramatically different than it did just 12 months ago. Claude Code (and Codex, Cursor, Kimi K2 et al.) gave us a premonitory glimpse into the future of knowledge work — large language models with access to the mountain of existing software and the ability to use it, extend it, write ever more software of their own to accomplish tasks, diligently grinding away at our behest with no concern for tedium or the passage of time. They are incredible tools1 — and yet, as I use them, it is hard to fight off the nagging feeling of staring dumbfoundedly into the void as the ground beneath your feet crumbles away. The dawn of general computer-use agents is upon us.
Switched from Superhuman to Notion Mail on iOS — it’s not as good (I really miss Priority Inbox), but it’s hard to justify $300/year on an email app that’s mostly an Amazon order receipt triager tool. Eagerly awaiting Mimestream’s iOS release.
Played golf for the first time. Took the kids skiing (Pro tip, don’t pre-schedule a ski trip in North Carolina because it just might be 60 and the snow will actually be rain, even in January 😒). Enjoyed beach days in Anna Maria, Virginia Beach, and Hilton Head. Caught a (baby) shark while fishing! Visited two new countries in Europe, Luxembourg and Germany (Oktoberfest!). Became a Luxembourg citizen!!
As usual didn’t get to read, play, listen, write or build 10% of what I’d like.
Music
- Bob Moses - BLINK
- Cloud Nothings - Final Summer
- Cut Copy - Moments
- DARKSIDE - Nothing
- Geese - Getting Killed
- Goose - Live at Madison Square Garden
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Phantom Island
- Panda Bear - Sinister Grift
- Sharon Van Etten - Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
- Snocaps - Snocaps
TV
Movies
Games
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Elden Ring: Nightreign
- Frostpunk
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- PEAK
- Tactical Breach Wizards
Books
Apps