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The Human Is the Loop

Hacker News Top · 2026-08-12 Cached

A personal essay reflecting on a few weeks away from AI, arguing that habitual use of agents and chatbots often becomes a productivity crutch that weakens intellectual curiosity and increases stress, advocating for more intentional human involvement.

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Software Bonkers

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-07 Cached

In a personal essay, Craig Mod describes his obsession with building custom software using Claude Code, culminating in a custom accounting system that handles his complex financial needs across multiple countries and currencies.

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The Internet I Grew Up with Doesn't Exist Anymore

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-01 Cached

A personal retrospective on how the internet has transformed from a place you visited selectively to an inescapable part of daily life, spanning from the early 2000s to 2026.

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EverQuest Legends is a powerful nostalgia machine

The Verge · 2026-06-25 Cached

A personal essay recounts the author's nostalgic memories of playing EverQuest with his father, reflecting on their estranged relationship and the game's lasting impact.

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Software as Craft: a First Look at Syntropy

Lobsters Hottest · 2026-06-13 Cached

The author reflects on the value of software craftsmanship over AI-driven automation, arguing that the process of coding is as important as the outcome, and critiques the Rails-centric Ruby community.

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