A short reflection on Jamie Siminoff’s Decoder interview, where Ring’s founder talks about burnout, AI, privacy, and the future of home security. I share what stood out to me, why AI changes the conversation around safety, and how Ring is navigating the tension between innovation and surveillance.
AI is becoming a surprising source of emotional support. This summary explores what experts say about AI therapy, risks, opportunities, and human connection.
Reflections after listening to a podcast where Nick Jacobson and Rick Hanson discuss the future of AI in mental health. Two stories that shouldn’t have much in common — the mental-health crisis and the rise of generative AI — are starting to overlap.
I have been obsessively reading and listening to content about the energy sector, clean energy etc. What you are about to read is my effort to organize my thoughts and make sense of what I’ve learned over the years. I am neither a radical environmentalist nor ruthless capitalist, and
In 2022, eight years after graduating with a B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from Istanbul Technical University, I decided to learn electronics again. I’m not the kind of person who can specialize deeply in one thing. My brain doesn’t allow it — it jumps between ideas like a kid
Lignin — the brown glue of trees — is finding new life as a carbon-negative bioplastic. A Swedish company, Lignin Industries AB, turns this paper-industry waste into Renol®, a recyclable plastic alternative that could make everything from speakers to shopping bags a bit more sustainable.
Scientists call it vitrimer — it acts like a thermoset, recycles like a thermoplastic, and could end the FR-4 tyranny.
As of March 2025, Google’s search updates are reshaping how we find and fund information.
Notes from Bill Gates’ podcast Unconfuse Me with guest Hannah Ritchie from Our World in Data. Topics: air pollution, past environmental wins, AI in climate action, and why optimism still matters.
A friendly intro to humane technology: what “humane” really means, how Aza Raskin and Tristan Harris shaped the movement, and quick notes on persuasive tech, externalities, Doughnut Economics, and Goodhart’s Law—plus podcasts and links to learn more.
As an electronics engineer exploring the medtech world, I gathered the best podcasts, YouTube channels, blogs, and training platforms to understand medical device regulations, standards, and cybersecurity. A curated list for beginners.
Explore key insights from the Green Software Foundation podcast — from sustainability KPIs and carbon-cost tradeoffs to new standards like the Tech Carbon Standard. Featuring insights from Anne Currie, Asim Hussain, and Chris Adams.
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Podcast notes on greener serverless: Bytecode Alliance, WebAssembly (Wasm), multitenancy, utilization, Sysdig 2023 stats, Fermyon’s Spin, and the Green Software Foundation’s Software Carbon Intensity (SCI) formula. Guests include Chris Adams and Kate Goldenring.
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My latest podcast reflections on AI governance and social media transparency. Featuring ideas from Your Undivided Attention, Humane Technology, and Environment Variables. Topics include GPU regulation, digital democracy in Taiwan, and why YouTube should be public.