Blog

As part of a bet with a friend, I wrote almost every day for four years, and unsurprisingly, that means that a lot of the posts here are not very good. Fortunately these days I post far less often, but try to ensure that what I write is of a respectable quality. You can also browse by category or browse by series.

Featured Post

• Giving What I Can

  Published November 8, 2023 in Effective Altruism / Featured - 12 mins to read
  I’ve read several LinkedIn posts on why people chose to take the Giving What We Can Pledge...

Most Recent Posts

• On 30

  Published November 8, 2024 in Personal / Mental Health - 13 mins to read
  Content warning: suicide, self harm, eating disorders, partner violence, alcohol abuse...

• Five things I love about tattoos

  Published September 8, 2024 in Personal - 4 mins to read
  Yesterday I got matching tattoos with my mum - it was her first - and naturally it was a profound experience...

• Concrete Ways I Use AI

  Published July 22, 2024 in AI - 10 mins to read
  Below is a list of concrete uses I’ve had for AI tools in the past month...

• ZSA Voyager Review

  Published July 19, 2024 in Programming / Technology - 6 mins to read
  For the last 6 months I’ve been using a ZSA Voyager, a built-to-order split mechanical keyboard that cost me £300, including shipping costs from Taiwan...

• What I've Got Wrong and Right In My Career

  Published July 18, 2024 in Career - 25 mins to read
  I’ve made some huge mistakes in my career so far - things that have cost me learning opportunities, promotions, and sometimes my mental health...

If you want to read more, check out the archive.