August 31, 2026•7 min read
Vibe Coding Isn't the Problem. How You Vibe Code Is.
Autocomplete already moved coding from recall to recognition. AI moves it from recognition to generation. The blank editor test shows how much is left.
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Technical essays, engineering deep-dives, and operational notes.
August 31, 2026•5 min read
Free First, Charge Later: Why the Habit Model Breaks at Scale
A realization, not yet a decision: habit is not evidence of value, and the paid tier has to be new value worth paying for before any habit exists.
Read Article →February 2, 2026•3 min read
Bayesian Priors and Distance Tiers: Ranking a Local Marketplace Feed
A Bayesian rating with a fixed prior, additive distance tiers, and recency confined to tie-breaks: how a local marketplace feed ranks quality over posting frequency.
Read Article →January 15, 2026•3 min read
An Error Budget for Location Verification: Presence Over Time, Not Trust
Multi-sample location clustering, a clamped error budget, rotating QR codes as a presence proof, and server-side re-validation the client cannot bypass: a design that refuses to trust any single reading.
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