John Siracusa
@siracusa.social
Programmer, tech writer, and co-host of Accidental Tech Podcast, Reconcilable Differences, and Robot or Not. https://hypercritical.co
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ATP Diamond Dogs: Talk Me Out of It II
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Marco seeks input about a dilemma, weighing the pros and cons of tackling a new project.
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ATP Diamond Dogs: Talk Me Out of It II
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Marco seeks input about a dilemma, weighing the pros and cons of tackling a new project.
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Accidental Tech Podcast: ATP Diamond Dogs: Talk Me Out of It II
Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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ATP Diamond Dogs: Talk Me Out of It II
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Marco seeks input about a dilemma, weighing the pros and cons of tackling a new project.
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ATP Diamond Dogs: Talk Me Out of It II
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Marco seeks input about a dilemma, weighing the pros and cons of tackling a new project.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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This really is an exceptional video and provides a huge service to the urban biking conversation around the world, and particularly here in North America and places like Australia/New Zealand. The length may scare you a bit, but if you really want to understand, it’s worth it.
I even have a cameo.
I even have a cameo.
WATCH: If you REALLY want to understand a BIG reason why cycling [aka riding a bike] is so dangerous in North America, and one of the biggest villains in the origin story of our unsafe status quo, invest some time watching this one, by NOT JUST BIKES (aka @theurbanistagenda.com here). Then share it.
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
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November 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
This really is an exceptional video and provides a huge service to the urban biking conversation around the world, and particularly here in North America and places like Australia/New Zealand. The length may scare you a bit, but if you really want to understand, it’s worth it.
I even have a cameo.
I even have a cameo.
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665: My Basement Is Beautiful
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Apple's new phone…holder, Steam's new hardware, and a Casey-reassuring anecdote about CD-Rs.
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Apple's new phone…holder, Steam's new hardware, and a Casey-reassuring anecdote about CD-Rs.
Accidental Tech Podcast: 665: My Basement Is Beautiful
Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
665: My Basement Is Beautiful
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Apple's new phone…holder, Steam's new hardware, and a Casey-reassuring anecdote about CD-Rs.
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Apple's new phone…holder, Steam's new hardware, and a Casey-reassuring anecdote about CD-Rs.
I was playing Arc Raiders, and the game crashed. I had a bunch of good loot at the time. Annoyed, I sent the crash report and relaunched the game…
…and it put me right back where I was earlier. This is a live-service, multi-player game! Amazing.
(And, yes, I did exfil successfully.)
…and it put me right back where I was earlier. This is a live-service, multi-player game! Amazing.
(And, yes, I did exfil successfully.)
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I was playing Arc Raiders, and the game crashed. I had a bunch of good loot at the time. Annoyed, I sent the crash report and relaunched the game…
…and it put me right back where I was earlier. This is a live-service, multi-player game! Amazing.
(And, yes, I did exfil successfully.)
…and it put me right back where I was earlier. This is a live-service, multi-player game! Amazing.
(And, yes, I did exfil successfully.)
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C'mon Valve, you had one job
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
C'mon Valve, you had one job
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Remember 25 years ago when a photo was taken of a fed pointing a gun at a crying refugee child and the image was so shameful it dominated the news cycle for a year
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Remember 25 years ago when a photo was taken of a fed pointing a gun at a crying refugee child and the image was so shameful it dominated the news cycle for a year
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I’m really proud of this talk and I hope you’ll watch it. I put care in to making it approachable while still delivering my perspective and insights to security professionals. If you don't get the "why" behind passkeys, this talk will help fill that gap. [2/2] www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
Authenticate 2025 Keynote | Ricky Mondello, Apple | Get the Most Out of Passkeys
YouTube video by FIDO Alliance
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November 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I’m really proud of this talk and I hope you’ll watch it. I put care in to making it approachable while still delivering my perspective and insights to security professionals. If you don't get the "why" behind passkeys, this talk will help fill that gap. [2/2] www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
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I gave an opening keynote at the FIDO Alliance’s “Authenticate” conference a few weeks ago! My goal was to explain, as clearly as I can, why passkeys are important and how we should use them to reduce the harm that passwords cause. [1/2]
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
Authenticate 2025 Keynote | Ricky Mondello, Apple | Get the Most Out of Passkeys
YouTube video by FIDO Alliance
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I gave an opening keynote at the FIDO Alliance’s “Authenticate” conference a few weeks ago! My goal was to explain, as clearly as I can, why passkeys are important and how we should use them to reduce the harm that passwords cause. [1/2]
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
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Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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273: Concentric Circles relay.fm/rd/273
Reconcilable Differences #273: Concentric Circles - Relay
Empty Nest Results.
(_Recorded on Tuesday, October 28, 2025_)
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
273: Concentric Circles relay.fm/rd/273
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664: Humanity Gets in the Way
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AI podcast-chapter generators were never designed to handle us.
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AI podcast-chapter generators were never designed to handle us.
Accidental Tech Podcast: 664: Humanity Gets in the Way
Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
664: Humanity Gets in the Way
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AI podcast-chapter generators were never designed to handle us.
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AI podcast-chapter generators were never designed to handle us.
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"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
"'They’re spending more money than I would even tax them,' [Mamdani] said in an interview with MSNBC last week."
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
This is the message. Make it clear that these billionaires aren't just worried about losing money. They're worried about losing the ability to exchange their money for power.
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real sense in which last night was fairly predictable. real question is why our pundits and the elites who listen to them couldn’t see it. (gift link)
Opinion | Trump Is an Albatross
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
real sense in which last night was fairly predictable. real question is why our pundits and the elites who listen to them couldn’t see it. (gift link)
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When Willie O’Dwyer (NYC Mayor 1946-50, born Bohola, County Mayo) died in 1964, the NYT generously acknowledged that despite appearing to be a bog-trotting Paddy he was also able to read and enjoyed the sort of books you, dear subscriber, might have around the house.
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
When Willie O’Dwyer (NYC Mayor 1946-50, born Bohola, County Mayo) died in 1964, the NYT generously acknowledged that despite appearing to be a bog-trotting Paddy he was also able to read and enjoyed the sort of books you, dear subscriber, might have around the house.
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Just incredible that New York could elect an immigrant as mayor, especially one from a national background and adhering to a religion viewed with suspicion by many of the country’s politicians, just totally out of character for a city that hist—I’m sorry I’m just getting a message in my earpiece
November 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Just incredible that New York could elect an immigrant as mayor, especially one from a national background and adhering to a religion viewed with suspicion by many of the country’s politicians, just totally out of character for a city that hist—I’m sorry I’m just getting a message in my earpiece
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Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
November 5, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Mamdani: "New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant."
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
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I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-)
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
The Democratic Party Needs to Learn from Zohran Mamdani's Guts and Backbone
Zohran Mamdani did something different, and it made all the difference.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-)
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
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Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Really looking forward to the Speaker of the House claiming to be unaware of the election results.
@tbray.org Looks like you missed the “a” at the end of my last name in www.tbray.org/ongoing/When...
Bye, Google Search
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November 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM
@tbray.org Looks like you missed the “a” at the end of my last name in www.tbray.org/ongoing/When...
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Welcome to ✨ THE GLORIOUS FUTURE✨
November 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Welcome to ✨ THE GLORIOUS FUTURE✨
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663: Defending the Honor of The Cheesecake Factory
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Bold MacBook Pro rumors, Liquid Glass gets frosted, whether Tahoe is a safe upgrade yet, and more experiences with the Vision Pro.
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Bold MacBook Pro rumors, Liquid Glass gets frosted, whether Tahoe is a safe upgrade yet, and more experiences with the Vision Pro.
Accidental Tech Podcast: 663: Defending the Honor of The Cheesecake Factory
Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:01 PM
663: Defending the Honor of The Cheesecake Factory
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Bold MacBook Pro rumors, Liquid Glass gets frosted, whether Tahoe is a safe upgrade yet, and more experiences with the Vision Pro.
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Bold MacBook Pro rumors, Liquid Glass gets frosted, whether Tahoe is a safe upgrade yet, and more experiences with the Vision Pro.
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A blog post about how I put this together:
"Halloween: The Night of Terror Ends", A Seamless Edit fxrant.blogspot.com/2025/10/hall...
"Halloween: The Night of Terror Ends", A Seamless Edit fxrant.blogspot.com/2025/10/hall...
"Halloween: The Night of Terror Ends", A Seamless Edit
One of the best features of “Halloween Kills” (2021) is the collection of flashback sequences which show the rest of the night Michael Myers...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
A blog post about how I put this together:
"Halloween: The Night of Terror Ends", A Seamless Edit fxrant.blogspot.com/2025/10/hall...
"Halloween: The Night of Terror Ends", A Seamless Edit fxrant.blogspot.com/2025/10/hall...