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@Zicklag's Blog

Experiments, technology, and thoughts on life.

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Which was the Dream?
Nov 14, 2025
Some anecdotes on how our experiences define our beliefs.
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What We All Can't Do
Jun 22, 2025
Have you ever heard somebody say something like, "well, AI can't do this". It's a natural response, but at the same time, I think that it's kind of backward and the wrong way to think about it.
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I'm Tired of Talking to Sleepwalking Geniuses
Apr 10, 2025
Have you ever had a dream where things seem to make sense until you wake up and realize how weird and senseless it all was? That's what these AI are doing, except they never wake up.
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The Wisdom and Emotional Minds
Jan 10, 2025
Musings on the Wisdom and Emotional minds, and how AI is missing one.
Introducing The Leaf Protocol
Sep 3, 2024
An overview of the experimental Leaf Protocol for federated, local-first app development.
A Web of Data
Jul 15, 2024
Thoughts on making a "Web of Data" instead of a "Web of Pages", and how that might let us take a step away from the dominance of large, complicated browsers.
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How to Federate?
Jun 16, 2024
Thoughts on the challenges and design of federated software.
The Reach of Respect
May 10, 2024
Why do we respect people? Where should we draw the line?
The Enemy Lies
May 27, 2023
Thoughts on lies, pride, respect, loneliness, love, and the truth.
Interaction Nets, Combinators, and Calculus
Mar 26, 2023
Explanation of interaction nets, combinators, and calculus, which are key components of HVM.
HOP: HVM Mini Language - Conclusion
Mar 16, 2023
Thoughts and conclusions on making a mini-language on HVM.
HOP: HVM Mini Language - Part 2
Mar 16, 2023
HVM and functional programming intro, starting with a tiny language parser, part 2.