march 2026
- 🔬 I Tried to Open Source Ideas Instead of Code
Testing whether prose can reliably capture enough intent to reproduce a tool. It can — 95.6% of the time — but the effort doesn't justify itself.
february 2026
- 🔬 What audiences actually want from podcasts
Using LLMs to score podcast hosts and guests across 16 behavioral dimensions to predict chemistry and viewership. The chemistry angle flopped, but findings about what drives views were interesting.
july 2025
- 🔬 MidcenturyVintage.net: Anatomy of a Too-Good-to-Be-True Furniture Deal
A quick investigation showing why MidcenturyVintage.net is almost certainly a drop-ship / credit-card-skimming scam. Includes red-flag checklist and tips for staying safe.
march 2025
- 🔬 Optimal Crank Length Analysis
Modern bike fitting trends favor shorter cranks (165-170mm) over traditional 172.5mm for better joint angles, but if you're comfortable now, no need to change.