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Simulation Theory, Observability, and Modern Software Practices

Honeycomb

The 1981 book Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard is widely read and cited within academic circles but also permeates popular culture, influencing films, literature, and art. His theories notably influenced the Wachowski siblings’ The Matrix series, bringing some of his ideas into mainstream awareness.

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Collective Protection

The Programmer's Paradox

My favorite jobs have all been wrapped in a strong engineering culture; one that strives to always do the right thing, pay attention to the details, avoid politics and focus on getting the best quality possible. Most of them were dominated by horrible people or bad cultures.