Posts from August 2025

11AM — If you needed a reminder how utterly weird Mark Zuckerberg is:

A seven-foot statue depicting Ms. Chan in a silver, flowing robe that Mr. Zuckerberg commissioned last year sits on the property.

There was once a rumour that Jeff Bezos had a fully equipped Starbucks installed at his home. It turned out to be false, but is nevertheless entirely believable because the one thing all Bezos, Zuckerberg, Musk and many other tech billionaires share is a lack of class. Ironically one of the few things money cannot buy.

10AM — Elron is at it again (not linking because it’s obviously posted to X and I don’t link to X)

In principle, given that software companies like Microsoft do not themselves manufacture any physical hardware, it should be possible to simulate them entirely with AI.

In a recent South Park episode, Randy March, high on ketamine, runs whatever remains of his weed farm fully into the ground after solely relying on ChatGPT for every business decision. This feels like the same plot.

9AM — Alan Schaller is not only one of the finest contemporary black and white photographers, he also has one of the best photography channels on YouTube He never discusses gear or ponders the meaning of it all without ever getting to the point. Instead you get actual practical insight on photography techniques, presented with wit and humour.

How to photograph silhouettes

How to use panning to add motion to your pictures:

Reflecting on reflections:

The last one has the most London ending ever. Set out to do a thing, go to the pub “for one,” end up getting pissed without doing the thing.

8AM — Sad to see Son Heung-min leave Tottenham this summer. He’s an incredible footballer, his Puskas Award winning goal against Burnley proves it.