Nur ein kurzer Hinweis, für die die es interessiert: Felix Schwenzel bloggt (endlich) wieder. Und eine der schönsten Dinge daran ist, dass sein RSS feed einfach aktualisiert wurde und alles so weitergeht wie früher. So soll das sein.

linkhut - a social bookmarking site

Source: linkhut.org

An FOSS bookmarking service that you can self-host.

Similar in appearance to Pinboard, a popular instance is [ln.ht] (https://ln.ht).

Interesting, but for now I will continue my new system of saving bookmarks into Obsidian and sharing relevant ones through my blog.

Tags: bookmarks

Hypothesis

Source: hypothes.is/users/may…

This is Hypothesis, a site/tool for bookmarking and annotations (aka “write in the margins”).

I saved the site pointing to Maya, a user I learned about through People and blogs. I am not sure I want to actively use Hypothesis, as I already kind of can do something like this with Obsidian. But maybe I’ll come back to it. And that’s what my bookmarks are for…

The Wrong Abstraction

Source: sandimetz.com/blog/2016…

Existing code exerts a powerful influence. Its very presence argues that it is both correct and necessary. We know that code represents effort expended, and we are very motivated to preserve the value of this effort. And, unfortunately, the sad truth is that the more complicated and incomprehensible the code, i.e. the deeper the investment in creating it, the more we feel pressure to retain it (the “sunk cost fallacy"). It’s as if our unconscious tell us “Goodness, that’s so confusing, it must have taken ages to get right. Surely it’s really, really important. It would be a sin to let all that effort go to waste.”

Tags: ruby, programming

ich bin trocken und fehlerfrei im Büro angekommen und das ist glaube ich auch schon alles, was ich von diesem Morgen erwarten kann.

Rückzug ins Private

Source: introspektion.antville.org/stories/2…

Die mittlerweile nicht mal versteckt agierenden Oligarchen, die gerne eine Polykratie unter dem Deckmantel einer ausgehöhlten Demokratie etablieren wollen, scheinen gegenwärtig die Oberhand zu haben. Eine Mischung aus Müdigkeit und Enttäuschung innerhalb der Zivilgesellschaft wird gerade nachhaltig ausgenutzt. Und diese Verquickung von Müdigkeit und politischer Enttäuschung ist es wohl, die es den rechten Kräften so einfach macht. Die scheinbare Mühelosigkeit, mit der ultrarechte Kräfte im Moment voranschreiten, ist erschreckend und betäubend. Wie kann man sich einer rasant wachsenden Menge von Menschen entgegenstellen? Was bleibt da nur, als der Rückzug ins Private?

The Product Engineer

Source: randsinrepose.com/archives/…

The article argues that companies building consumer software don’t need Product Managers (PMs) because their role often creates confusion and inefficiencies. It highlights three dysfunctional scenarios:

  1. Product Managers as CEOs – PMs assume too much power, making unilateral decisions instead of fostering debate, which stifles innovation and leads to subpar products.
  2. Uncompromising Designers – Designers isolate themselves, dismiss feedback, and create products that feel disconnected from engineering and user needs.
  3. Disconnected Engineers – Engineers become passive, implementing features without questioning their purpose, leading to uninspired and incoherent products.

The author proposes an alternative: the Product Engineer, who blends engineering, product management, and some design responsibilities.

It’s. Bandcamp Friday. Serendipitously, (by using indieblog.page/random) I came across these recommendations sylvia.studio/posts/ban…

There are some really nice bands on it. Take a listen.

Warum werden immer noch Captchas benutzt?

Two CAPTCHA puzzles are displayed with handwritten-style text for verification input, including 'URAM7' and 'Q57RH'. The first attempt is wrong but the second one is correctly identified by the LLM

Ich wollte mir den Artikel von @leitmedium@tldr.nettime.org auf golem.de durchlesen, auf den sich die Conversation micro.blog/leitmediu… bezog. Leider ist die Website von Golem for free quasi nicht lesbar. Zuviel Werbung und nicht lesefreundlich. Schade!

Joan Westenberg with the best info for you on why you shouldn’t write on Substack. I’ve been believing this for a long time now but always felt I didn’t have the right arguments. Joan delivers. Thank you, Joan

Fun with creating LeaderKey actions

The author streamlined accessing their video call tool in Safari by using a keyboard shortcut instead of the mouse.

Started reading: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson 📚 on February 21st already. It’s a bit slow to get into it. A relaxed read so far as I am not super hyped how it continues so I feel like I can take my time with it.

I have a set of questions I ask in some variation at the end of my 1:1s.

I really liked these suggestions by Cate. I don’t lead 1:1s right now, but can see the value in answering them. And maybe I’ll lead 1:1s again at some point?

A thing about Raycast that I immediately like: It helps you uninstall apps from your system and deletes all belonging files. Neat! 👍

Adam posted about Mikkel today. That let me to learn about his apps, specifically Leader Key.

This app will replace some automations that I’ve used Alfred for as well as make my app-starting shortcuts in BettTouchTool redundant and add more options. And it made me switch Alfred for Raycast.

Had to move my birthday celebrations two weeks into the future because there’s still flu going round in my family and I don’t want anyone else to catch it. Damn! Was really looking forward to tomorrow. But hey, it’s only postponed.

Finished reading: What A Way To Go by Bella Mackie 📚

Oddly gripping. I am torn about this book. Couldn’t abandon it but also am not super hyped I read it. 😅

Keep your hope

Despite feeling overwhelmed by global crises, it’s important to recognize that we still have the power to take meaningful action within our own sphere of control.

Heute morgen wieder die Kinder zur Schule gebracht. Dabei gesehen, dass auch Tramfahrer nur Menschen sind, manchmal zu schnell fahren und dann nicht mehr rechtzeitig bremsen können. Glücklicherweise nur Blechschaden bei dem Auto, wo die Tram hinten drauf fuhr. Dass so etwas vor der Schule meiner Kinder passiert macht mich etwas nervös.