Mike Masnick nails it again in “Fascism for First-Time Founders” on Techdirt:
Real innovation happens when companies have to compete on merit, not on who can kiss the leader’s ass most effectively. In a functioning democracy with actual rule of law, the best products have the opportunity to win. In an authoritarian system, the company that makes the dictator happy wins—and that’s it.
Also this from Liberal Currents: Mark Andreessen is a Traitor.
Leo Tells (almost) All on The Anycast
It’s out today! No not Cyperpunk 2077 for the Mac. Well that is out today, but if you’re interested in listening to something else while you play, the interview I did with CacheFly co-founder, Matt Levine, on “The Anycast” podcast is out today.
Great conversation!
The (true) story of RSS
Here’s a swell history of RSS in comic form: audmcname.com/comics/rs…
I know sounds boring, but it’s not. It’s really the story of the enshittification of the web. But, and here’s the good news, Spotify wasn’t able to co-opt podcasting, RSS podcasts still live and thrive. And I, for one, intend to keep it that way.
The Reviews Are In!
The $28 French dip is big enough to feed two people with big appetites. It delivers miraculous mouth feel along with rich, multi-tiered flavor. The fine-cut beef is dipped in jus before being layered with provolone cheese, caramelized onions and an aioli flavored with horseradish, chives and roasted garlic. It emerges from the oven warm, moist and begging to be devoured. – Steve Cuozzo, NY Post
If you’re on the hunt for the hottest sandwich in town, look no further than the West Village, where Salt Hank’s is dishing out the city’s most talked-about French dip. – Justine Golata Secret NYC
I am so hungry. And so proud!
Salt Hank’s is officially OPEN!
Jones at Bleecker St in the West Village, NYC
The Future is Now
The future creeps up on little cat feet. As I was updating the firmware in my front door lock I realized, I don’t carry keys any more. I open my front door with my fingerprint. My car starts with my phone. The only key I need is for my old timey post office box, and I’m sure that will be replaced soon.
All is takes is 3.5% of a population engaging in peaceful protest to hold back authoritarian movements.
See you tomorrow.
Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
Today is the 20th Anniversary of Steve Jobs’s speech to the Stanford Graduating Class of 2005. He distilled a lifetime’s worth of insight into 15 minutes. It’s brilliant. Better yet, it’s deeply true. Take a moment to watch it today - it’s so worth it.
I’m really excited that Apple is finally giving iPad its due. Our WWDC recap is live:
So long and thanks for all the RoundRects
I was so sad to hear of Bill Atkinson’s passing. He was one of the original Macintosh team members, creator of Quickdraw, MacPaint, HyperCard, inventor of the RoundRect, and so much of what makes personal computing enjoyable today.
Most of all, he was a friend. I spent many hours interviewing him. You can find the shows at the TWIT website. He was a deep, warm, and talented human and I will miss him.
So long, Bill, and thanks for all the RoundRects.
Micro.blog Photo Challenge, Day 6: Contrast #mbjune
Micro.blog Photo Challenge, Day 5: Reflection
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Micro.blog Photo Challenge, Day 4: Nostalgia
Micro.blog Challenge, Day 3: Shadow
Curve
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ceci n’est pas un arbre
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🐒📝 “Alas, I monkey dost swing through yon trees, seeking merriment and ripe bananas, huzzah!” ~Sigmo Bana
Test posting this from Obsidian…
You don’t build strength by avoiding discomfort. You build it by seeking it.
It worked. Using the Micro.publish plugin by Otavio Cordeiro.
I use Obsidian, BTW.