Music
Geek: Amplification
Guitarists are snobs, but our snobbery is a mere fraction of the nuttiness of the audiophile ecosystem. The myths are sticky, but real data and tests are good at busting them.
Geoff Anderson
Lifelong learner, physics educated, product manager by trade, guitar player, and dog rescuer.
Tech
I was scammed
I got scammed. Alas, AI is democratizing spear-phishing, and you should be really wary of the risk.
Tech
AI gone wild
AI is increasingly being perverted to create non-consensual adult material, and even CSAM content. Most model owners "try" to gate it, but one seems to flaunt all common sense restictions. Additionally, the predictions about AI at the beginning of 2025 turn out to be dead wrong.
Newsletter
Another Anniversary - 16
Sixteen years ago today, I was going to die. Luck, a quick thinking wife (who was panicking) and a lot of hard work got me here.
Politics
Reading and Thoughts: Jan 2, 2026
First post of '26, the Bulwark does a fuckery, AI is going to destroy young people's career prospects, and Hayek's Bastards still are bastardy.
Newsletter
PBS "Passport" - a novel way to subscribe
Adding a streaming service, and supporting PBS and my local affiliate? Sign me the fuck up for that.
Tech
Lazy Scammers: Text Phishing
I miss the days of the Nigerian prince scams. At least they were entertaining. Alas, GenAI and some skeevy operators are making it trivial to attempt to scam people. Stay alert!
Tech
AYFKM? AI and 1% Commitment
AI is going to fuck up the workforce. Sal Khan (of the Khan Academy) is not offering a serious response to this tectonic shift.
Politics
One Week In, and What I'm Reading
The insanity doesn't take holidays off. Read to the end for a pleasant musical coda.
Newsletter
Early Internet Gold
Some maintenance of my dustiest archives uncovered some early internet video gems. I had to share the wealth with you at Christmas!
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Favorite Christmas Movies
Enough politics insanity, what are my favorite Christmas movies? Here are my top list, ones I watch every year.
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TFG: Jake Paul, Youtuber, punching bag.
I fucking hate youtube influencers, especially those tho scam their audiences, so when Jake Paul, an especially scammy fuck gets his arse kicked, it is a time to celebrate!