2014

Reflecting on Zuckerberg's yearly challenges and the value of focusing on personal growth and broadening perspectives.

Nat shares a tool called OpenBay, letting you host your own Pirate Bay-style site.

Examining the cultural significance of low-quality images in the digital age. What makes a "shitpic" so compelling?

A programmer considers diving into technical papers after seeing multiple reading lists. Should they start writing summaries?

Mind blown. Disney owns the studios behind some of YouTube's biggest stars.

The Sony hack highlights a critical truth: your employer can't guarantee your data security. More breaches are inevitable.

A Silicon Valley perspective on Steve Wozniak, his impact, and the inspiration he provided to a generation of builders.

Nat shares an essay on a societal issue, agreeing with it and wishing for a fix.

A brilliant pairing: Miranda Sings and Jerry Seinfeld. Dive into the awkward genius of their "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" episode.

Children are "underfoot" in the best way. This reflection explores the beauty of childlike curiosity and why adults should embrace it more.

Nat shares a creepy article about robots acting human for years.

Nat shares a cool Wired article about the science and visual effects of "Interstellar", especially its black hole.

Niket's insightful talk explores the future of technology and the importance of investing in innovation for continued progress.

Nat shares a great read about Berlin.

US nuclear weapons security is shockingly lax. Finally, here's an article that explains why I'm so worried.

Nat shares a classic "Nerd World Problem": a 502 error that stumped him for 30 minutes, only to realize his code was running on the wrong server.

A friend's global journey sparks envy and joy. Reflections on travel, perspective, and vicarious living through someone else's adventure.

A whirlwind tour of Japan, hacked together in 48 hours. See the sights, the code, and the sheer ingenuity.

Nat shares a few great Boiler Room Sessions videos.

Nat recommends Odesza's fantastic "No Sleep" sets from SoundCloud.

The frustrating allure of reinventing the wheel. A programmer's lament on the urge to build, even when it's utterly pointless.

Apple makes it harder to fix your Mac Mini. A teardown reveals increased difficulty and reduced repairability in the late 2014 model.

Feeling scattered? Tracking time and exploring productivity strategies to combat working on too many projects at once.

San Francisco's at it again. A look at the city's, shall we say, *spirited* celebrations. Links to the madness inside.

Reconsidering first impressions: T-Pain's talent shines through. A reminder to look beyond initial judgments and explore unexpected artistry.

Nat shares an inspiring space mission video and wants more content to tickle the imagination.

Trusting him. Across the world. Link to the song inside.

Unexpected tech observations and a quick take on IPv4. What just happened?

Regex giving you trouble? This post explores a tricky markdown parsing edge case and the perils of complex regular expressions.

Brewed coffee for three, but I'm solo. A subconscious echo? Or just a glitch in the matrix of caffeine and solitude?

A simple grilled cheese recipe reveals a deeper truth about the creative process. Audio is key.

The unique satisfaction of squashing bugs in open source software and the high that comes with contributing code.

Remembering the genius of J Dilla. His timeless beats continue to inspire and influence music lovers worldwide, even today.

Nat thinks the Banks cover of "In Your Eyes" is great.

Nat shares a funny "Stingtone" video he found. It's a quick laugh.

Copyright law explained simply. A helpful article demystifies the basics and avoids common misconceptions. A clear summary of a complex world.

A quick thought on social etiquette, annoyance, and the "Irish Goodbye," possibly inspired by @dmpatierno.

Trying to get my life together with morning rituals. Experiments in waking up earlier, eating breakfast, and intentional goal setting.

Nat found a neat video about creating music with a synth.

Jerry Seinfeld's unique acceptance speech: watch him deliver an award reaction with signature comedic timing and understated brilliance.

A Twitter lawsuit against the government? This just got interesting. A link to the story and a quick reaction.

Why I usually ignore good advice at first, then sheepishly take it. Lessons learned from smart people.

A reminder of something truly messed up and unbelievably great. Prepare to be fascinated.

Nat shares a new favorite subreddit: r/WritingPrompts.

A bullet train thought: We only have one life. What are we doing with it? A brief reflection on purpose, time, and the choices we make.

Nature's beauty, simply put. Featuring stunning time-lapse videos of Yosemite's rare and captivating views.

Nat looks at two opposing views on the London startup scene, specifically Silicon Roundabout. He hopes the pessimistic one isn't right.

Nat agrees with a sentiment about closed online communities and wonders if a return to 90s anonymity could be the answer.

Exploring the fascinating world of invented words for complex emotions. A deep dive into "The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows."

Nat shares his favorite restaurants and bars in SF, now that he's moved away and can reveal his secret spots.

Interested in something? Get others involved! Why open-sourcing your startup can benefit everyone.

De La Soul's music is free today! Celebrate their catalog finally being available to everyone.

Simple security lessons from the Snowden leaks: Password protect your data. Even basic tools can expose vulnerabilities.

A look at Jimmy Fallon's enduring appeal, highlighted by a perfect NPR piece and a classic video showcasing his talent.

Nat checks out Amazon's "books to read in a lifetime" list and finds some new reads, plus a few they already wanted to get to.

Exploring the enduring power of human creativity in the face of increasing automation, inspired by Ghost in the Shell and Accelerando.

Google's DevArt: art made with code. Exploring Google's project to program a new generation of artists.

Nat went to vote for the Net Awards and found a bunch of cool designers and agencies.

Rambling thoughts on Google's Chromebox for Meetings and the desire for a simpler, better video conferencing setup.

Analyzing Vim usage data: personal vs. work habits. A deep dive into editor behavior coming soon.

California is scrutinizing hacker boot camps. Is it about protecting students, or just about taxes? A look at the implications of regulation.

Art, robots, architecture, cars, ads, and politics. A curated collection of interesting links from around the web.

A glimpse inside Google's production environment. See how they handle massive data backups and infrastructure at scale.

Weather, amirite? News links highlight the severity of drought and its impact, from California to the Great Lakes.

A brief note on the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman, with links to news reports.

Docker experiments continue. Exploring proxy solutions, SSL certificates, tinyproxy, nginx, riakcs, CoreOS, Discourse, WordPress, and more.

A deep dive into a cool Blade Runner prop. Adam Savage breaks down the details of the film's iconic blaster.

Mike Tyson's raw account of battling addiction. A powerful and insightful read on overcoming personal demons.