Blog
Thoughts, projects, and explorations in technology, design, and making.
Using Radios
In which we learn to use radios to the best of our ability
Owning My Cloudinary Photos
In which the author rescues his most precious digital media from a server that he does not own or control
Personal Apis
In which the author steals his data back from various tools and APIs and uses them to build his own panopticon-for-one
Mcp Meta Mapping
In which we the author gets his bearings by doing one of the things he knows best; making a map
Processing Telegram Leaks for Fast Web Visualization
In which I describe my workflow for transforming a Telegram database dump into a web-friendly format for analysis and visualization
Hidden Networks Of Warmth
In which our Narrator contemplates the Art of Preparation whilst tending to his Wood-stove, discovers Hidden Networks of Motorcyclists and Radio Operators in the Hudson Valley, and arrives at certain Conclusions regarding the Nature of Community and Service
The Mystery Of Peter Todd
In which the strange marriage of language, mathematics, and machine cognition gives rise to 'unspeakable tokens'—words that our AI companions cannot repeat—and we are left to wonder if these are merely glitches, or if the machines are hiding their dreams in tokens forged from deep, strange corners of the internet
My Modern Scrapbook
In which we attempt to craft some treasure from the debris of a life lived on the internet
Starting A Studio Introducing Room 302
In which the author proudly presents his new venture: Room 302 Studio, an eclectic gathering of talent devoted to fostering joy-driven development
Why I Love Obsidian
In which the author's adoration for Obsidian is revealed, celebrating its versatility, customizability, and ingenuity in organizing the written word
Crypto Ai Colonization
In which we embrace new technology and strive for an equitable future
Livestreaming
In which we make a list of the times I have livestreamed
Camera Setup
In which the author itemizes the cameras he uses to make photographs
Food
In which the author tries to put good food in his body
Art Setup
In which the author talks through his DIY art studio setup, and encourages you tou create your own
Joy Driven Development
In which we use joy and curiosity as fuel to propel us forward
The Art Of Coding
In which we go into detail about how to write code to accomplish a goal
Experiments With Live Looping Performance
In which we delve into the artistry of live looping, illuminating the core concepts and essential gear that enable musicians to create immersive soundscapes on the fly
Nypd Ccrb Complaint Clusters
In which various tools and methods are explored for analyzing data that describes a network of complaints against NYPD officers (or any other PD with similar public data)
Lack Of Data
An exploration of what we choose to track, and what we don't – and what that means if we want to make the world a better place
Creative Coding
In which a computer is used as divination tool for random numbers (for the purposes of beauty, art, and poetry)
Coding Livestreams
In which the skill of broadcasting yourself writing code to the entire internet is explored
Online Brigades Gaming Twitter
The newest weapon in the arsenal of internet nazis is mass-brigading Twitter reports, and it’s working
Things Ive Learned About Elections
In which we explore the knotted beauty of American democracy
Climate Strike Nyc
In which the youths march through the street with extremely clever signs since they are too young to riot
Linocut Printing Guide
In which the author explains his reasoning for exploring analog methods of distributing information with ink and linoleum, and provides a guide on how to do so yourself if so inclined
Hong Kong Protest Techniques
In which the citizens of Hong Kong find new creative ways to improve on public disobedience
Two Reasons
In which the author discloses a peculiar and dysfunctional part of his mind.
Taking Things For Granted
In which the author attempts to dissuade you from the belief things will always be the way they are now
Movies To Watch
In which the author divulges a shameful secret
Step Zero
In which the author makes the case for the merits of a certain approach to preparation
Unsecured Ice Cameras
In which the author attempts and fails to find interesting unsecured webcams near known ICE facilities
The Internet Was Built To Be Hacked
In which the author is grateful for the hackers who invented the internet
The Magazine Experience On The Web
In which the author muses about 2013-era web design aesthetics