Reflecting on the foundational layers of agentic systems—from Git workflows and networking to storage and sandboxing—rather than high-level orchestration.

LLMs struggle to generalize clock face generation beyond the standard 12 divisions, highlighting a specific gap in reasoning versus training data memorization.

Exploring the adjacent possible in robotics, where falling hardware costs and advanced software create new opportunities for high-quality automation in niche domains like local sports broadcasting.

Exploring why global-context search is easier than local-context search, and what tools built with local context in mind might look like

Exploring how conversation and exploratory browsing create a 'mental latent space' where ideas emerge from unexpected connections

Envisioning an AI-first productivity tool that anticipates, connects, and surfaces ideas rather than requiring explicit organization

On the friction of retrieving information during conversations and the potential of contextual AI assistance

Exploring why spaced repetition works for languages but fails for abstract, ladder-like concepts, and where solutions might lie