Technology

14 posts filed under Technology.

2026

Sep 17 – Technology is a Tool and a Weapon
Every technology sits on a continuum between tool and weapon, and the "it's just a tool" argument almost always comes from someone who benefits from ignoring that.
Aug 22 – New Laptop, New Setup
A quick list and quick install of my go-to apps for a new Mac.
Aug 16 – Innovation without solving problems
Is AI an attempt to take the Rot Economy to its illogical conclusion? Can you maximise profit without solving a problem and without a quality product or user experience?
Aug 15 – Intentional Engagement
I'm trying to change how I engage with technology – to move past ubiquity and towards intentionality.
May 14 – AI as UI
While the generative components of AI capture the headlines, perhaps the chat interface is the more interesting.

Jul 27 – The Mirror and What's Not There
Every now and then, a series of articles, videos, and ideas emerges that helps form a connection and uncover a somewhat hidden aspect of a concept.
Feb 11 – Catching Up with Critique
Highlighting some excellent conversations and critiques that are floating out there on the #SmallWeb
Jan 31 – The Luddite & the Mechanic
Looking at tech criticism and critique through the lens of the Luddite and the Mechanic.

Dec 16 – 2024 and what I'm using
Going back to my Uses page and looking at what's changed over the year.
Mar 02 – Terms of Service
I’m curious - has anyone ever challenged the notion that Ticking a Box or pressing Accept has the same validity as a signature?
Jan 05 – Version 1.0
A bit of a summary of the build of this site and how it works.
Jan 04 – Testing the Kia EV6
Back with another EV review - this time it's the Kia EV6

Mar 07 – Heirs and Hierarchy
Malcolm Harris' very different history of Silicon Valley brought about some thinking about hierarchy and their heirs to wealth and riches.
Jan 13 – Testing the Polestar 2
Some thoughts on a two-week practical test of an EV - the Polestar 2.