Could the Faroes give us clues on how to build tunnels to connect Scotland’s islands?
AI Programming has completely missed the mark
LLM based AI is fundamentally misaligned with the goals we need to strive for when building more secure code. Here’s why.
The Machine Readable CV
In applying for a job, I’ve come to realise something is missing in online job applications. A machine readable CV format.
Star Trek isn’t Political Enough
Star Trek isn’t ‘Too Political’, it’s ‘Not Political Enough’. Deep Star Trek is Trek at its best.
Recording our Personal Histories
The work of De Berg a century ago in Australia leaves me reflecting on how we record our stories in the here and now
MS Apps are Garbage for the Command Line
If you need command line use from a windows store app, don’t even bother trying, just download the regular app.
Master vs Main – Building Better Branches
Master vs Main, is the way some companies have tried to change the default git branch name suitable? And is there a better choice?
Left and Right are Pointless for Politics
The one-dimensional Left and Right spectrum has become pointless. What could alternative discourse look like?
Winter Fuel Payments are Economically Necessary
The UK government has made a mistake by cutting winter fuel allowances for pensioners.
User Agents for the Social Web
Musings on how user agents could interact with the social web as the technology develops going forwards
Seagull – New Bird Slurs
A seagull is a bird, often seen as a nuisance to coastal communities. Given its maligned role, its name seems apt for reuse – A scammer or harasser