Reading Log ForAugust 17, 2026 (#185)
This week it's some thoughts on AI, a cool look at the shape of the Milky Way Galaxy, what seems to be a false apology from Flock, and more.
Technology
- The 40 Most Rage-Inducing Problems in Tech - Brian Phillips
Privacy
- Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong’ - Lauren Feiner
- The Government is Monitoring Anti-Flock TikTok and Instagram Accounts - Jason Koebler
AI
- We Tracked a Shipment of Rare Books. It Ended at an Amazon AI Training Facility - Emanuel Maiberg
- On AI Coding and Its Discontents - Cal Newport
- I'm done using AI - Brett C
- My Thoughts on AI, Part 1: Fears, Opinions, and Mental Journey - Mark Erikson
Space
Sports
- Russell Westbrook Was Singular - Patrick Redford
Politics
- Eventually Everyone Will Be Called A Terrorist - Sohini Desai