Ira Cogan

The Lo-Fi Way I Broke My Addiction to the Algorithm by Mehar Ahmad in the NYTimes (gift link). I can’t say Ahmad’s ideas would work for me, but they’re good ideas and they work for them and that’s what matters. This is another affirmation about something a lot of people are struggling with. That it isn’t just me and people are talking about it.

Why Mamdani Won’t Take off that Damn Suit by Fariha Rahman in City & State New York I enjoyed this, it’s a fun deep dive of shoe-leather reporting. I always thought to dress appropriately for the occasion whatever the occasion is. Mamdani sets an example of how to be a good person and how to present and carry yourself so you are taken seriously. It demonstrates respect and that is a thing that should be universally appreciated. And if you think this image stuff doesn’t matter, go be an idiot away from me.

German Court Says Google Is Liable For False Claims In Its AI Overviews Because They Are Its Own Words by Glyn Moody in Techdirt

The Triceratops – Candy on the Subway Crank this!

That’s all for now.

-Ira