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October 22, 2026

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I had this newsletter locked, loaded, and ready to go last night, but it appeared that 4 conspired to affect even Buttondown. If you don't know why 4 is a problem, congratulate yourself on still having a non-poisoned brain.

I also wrote about the Accessibility Compat Data project and why it is important. Consider funding it, if you can.

And finally, I adopted this color! I was basically required to, you know?

Sharing not one, but two links about stuff I did in one newsletter intro? How self-indulgent.


Catch a Bird - What made you happy today?
Well, this is cute.

disconnecting from feeling hopeless
"Disconnect from hopelessness and start connecting to your local communities. You'll find hope there."

Making A Great Fantasy Map Is An Art, And Ross Douthat Sucks At It
I am here for this takedown.

They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think.
oh.

Computers Made of Human Brain Tissue Identify Braille Letters In Breakthrough
I'm sorry, what.

The Folders Language
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

Many Americans Are Struggling to Afford Basic Necessities
"These patterns hold across income groups."

The 19th-Century Fight Against Bacteria-Ridden Milk Preserved With Embalming Fluid
Sharing this for reasons.

Farsi cast in iron
Delivers what it promises!

Why are we even doing all this?
"Personally, I look forward to the day when ChatGPT can enjoy a sunset or a nice meal on my behalf and free up my time, in the same way I save time on scenic hikes using Uber."

What Doesn't Get Cheaper
"A disposable lens works because one person wears it for one day. What stays expensive is whatever a great many people have to see through at the same time."

A Theory of Law (PDF)
lol

Watch this invisible tattoo appear under UV light
If this becomes mainstream I will be absolutely covered in tattoos.

An Open Letter to Matt Mullenweg on Accessibility in WordPress
Fuck Matt Mullenweg, and Wordpress should be a co-op.

Techno-Optimism Archive
Look at how naïve we were! Over and over again!

Overgrown, when plants invade your abandoned tabs
This is absolutely adorable.

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