Event decline is not a sign of decline

I’m not a fan of the tone in M.G. Siegler’s post. He frames it as though Apple has suddenly changed and is now actively silencing critics. But the only concrete example he gives is Apple declining an invitation to John Gruber’s The Talk Show. Ironically, Siegler

Transistors 101

In my last issue on binary format, I mentioned that transistors are the building blocks of modern computers. That's a specific purpose, though. In a broader sense, transistors are the fundamental building blocks of modern electronics, enabling a wide range of devices, from computers and smartphones to medical

Binary 101

We often hear that computers talk in binary. But what does that term mean? Well, "binary" means "relating to, composed of, or involving two things". In other words, it counts everything in base 2 rather than base 10. What do I mean by that? Let me

Sneak Peek Inside Square 101

I have scheduled the first issue of Square 101 for delivery in two days, on May 1st. Here's a quick peek at what's coming. I would love for you to join me on the learning journey. What if I get it wrong? I don't

Introducing Square 101

TL;DR: I'm starting a newsletter called "Square 101," where each issue is a short (500 words), sharp introduction to terms you hear often but no one ever explains. You can subscribe to the newsletter or follow it here on the blog. I will send the

Just Doing It

It's funny how such a simple set of words can be considered one of the most iconic and motivating slogans. Irrespective of what idea the tagline is rooted in, it can mean many things to many people. Going beyond limits. Being determined. Pushing past obstacles. To me, the

No Navigation for Real Life

I usually drive to my office with navigation on, and at every turn, it suggests an alternative route: 5 minutes faster. 7 minutes slower. The screen keeps flashing updates at me. But over time, I’ve learned to ignore them and stick to the route I know is best. After

Not Listening to Audiobooks

I am not listening to audiobooks anymore. There are many times when I need something to listen to, such as driving to the office, going for walks, or even doing chores at home. Audiobooks, podcasts, or songs have fulfilled this need at various points earlier. Songs have been a constant,

18 February 2025 at 22:32

I logged into my system today with a plan to jot down what I had in my mind. What I did was keep my mind numb and just strolled around the web. I hate doing that, but I do that often to know something does not sit right. Inspiration. Motivation.

Blogroll Conundrum

I haven't yet created a blogroll. They are simple, but somehow, I am caught in a conundrum: What's the purpose? Don't let the blogroll be the mechanism to exhibit that you read "intelligent" voices. That makes most blogrolls look the same. Make

Thoughts Confetti

I have meant to write this post for quite a while, where I spill all my thoughts. The title clicked, and here's the post, finally. The last few weeks have been crazy busy, both personally and professionally. I had to handle a lot of things and make too

29 January 2025 at 08:57

I finished reading We Solve Murders by Richard Osman today. It's a quick read with an extremely weak plot. The story almost comes to a halt midway through, and hardly anything happens. The core plot does not progress; we only learn about some events in people's