Hey, Londoners! I'm giving a talk on May 8 at 7PM at the Nettlefold Hall in West Norwood (SE27). The library there has asked me to come in and talk about how I use technology to write and publish my work. It's free, but seats are limited, so they're asking you to RSVP. Hope to see you there!
Speaking at Nettlefold Hall, London, May 8
Games matter because games don't matter, says a philosopher
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This archive of old personal ads is strangely moving
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Kevin Kelly's 84 contemporary heresies, from trivial to genuinely dangerous
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If you're paying a la carte for AI models, this $60 lifetime pass gets you ChatGPT, Claude & more
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Imagine never seeing a website hosting renewal email again after paying $149.99 once
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This HP EliteBook delivers business-class performance for $400
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