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2026
- Yatha Raja, Tatha Praja
A response to the idea that India's innovation gap is mainly caused by rich Indians refusing to fund startups, and why the state, bureaucracy, and …
- Guardrails Against AI and Human Slop
How to prevent new AI and human slop from entering a codebase by turning review findings and production issues into continuously improving guardrails.
- AI slop? What about human slop?
AI slop is real, but sloppy code has always had a human version: rushed, under-reviewed, inconsistent, and protected by excuses.
- Throw That Shit Away
A reflection on how far we've come in development — and why AI agents are the natural conclusion of decades of painful progress.
- Don’t Be an Ostrich
A reflection on how far we've come in development — and why AI agents are the natural conclusion of decades of painful progress.
- My OpenClaw Experience
My curiosity got the best of me, and I gave into the temptation of setting up OpenClaw
2024
- My Journey to Being Fit
A personal account of my fitness journey, documenting weight loss goals, workout routines, and progress tracking. From joining Cult.fit to detailed …
- Running CrewAI with Local Models: Observations and Insights
A practical guide to running CrewAI with local models, including performance benchmarks on M3 MacBook Air and insights on agent-based book writing …
2020
- Book review: Pandora’s Lab
A review of Paul Offit's 'Pandora's Lab' exploring the unintended consequences of scientific discoveries, from nitrogen fixation to eugenics and DDT.
2016
- Trip to Narasimha Konda
A visit to the Narasimha Konda temple near Nellore, exploring the temple's surroundings, wildlife, and raising concerns about cleanliness and …
- Shivaji and His Times: Book Review
A review of Jadunath Sarkar's 'Shivaji and His Times', exploring the life and achievements of the legendary Maratha king who challenged Mughal rule …