Soothing words. Fully agree.
Discovering the indieweb with calm tech.
I reject the dead Internet theory: I see a vibrant Internet full of humans sharing their experiences and seeking connection. Degradation of the engagement-driven web is well underway, accelerated by AI slop. But the independent web works on a different incentive structure and is resistant to this effect. Humans inherently create, connect, and share: we always have and we always will. If you choose software that works in your interest you’ll find that it’s possible to make meaningful online connections without mental hazard.
Relevant: calmtech.com.
Saucy Braised Eggplant and Tofu – A simple, weeknight dish built around sweet flour sauce.
Claire Weekes’ 4 Steps to cope with fear.
In the world of web design, we often talk about “cards”. Those neat little rectangles that group information together are the bread and butter of modern UI. But usually, these cards are as flat as the screens they live on. Maybe they have a subtle drop shadow to hint at elevation, but that’s where the illusion ends.
But what if a card wasn’t just a surface? What if it was a window?
Barcelona’s map, explained.
Ich habe schöne Filme geschaut:
- Mein langsames Leben (Kritik)
- Brainwashed
- But I’m a Cheerleader! (Natasha Lyonne Appreciation Faction)
- Der schöne Tag
- Noch lange keine Lipizzaner (Does really nobody get the Malcolm X reference?)
- Amrum
Ich war im Theater:
📻 res.radio – community radio from Vienna.
I’m a bit late to the moral party, as usual.
The Reith Lectures 2025 – Moral Revolution.
Historian and author Rutger Bregman announced as BBC Radio 4's Reith lecturer for 2025.
Tātou tātou e!
Relevant: Jeff Arcuri (who gives me quite the ’kotter vibes.)