Kevin Kelleher
@ourownmrk.bsky.social
Probably older than your grandpa. Still working in IT. Fascinated by programming languages. Currently studying #Haskell and #Ruby. Playing the alto sax for over a year now. The only sport I follow is women's soccer. #NWSL for the win!
I've heard that one idea in capitalism is demand drives the market. If Gen Z is switching to flip-phones, then THAT is the market.
January 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I've heard that one idea in capitalism is demand drives the market. If Gen Z is switching to flip-phones, then THAT is the market.
My theory (and the reason I cancelled my Wired subscription) is that they seem to be relying heavily on AI to create bland stories that say nothing.
January 19, 2026 at 4:31 PM
My theory (and the reason I cancelled my Wired subscription) is that they seem to be relying heavily on AI to create bland stories that say nothing.
I just took a look at one such story, to see whether there was a byline. There wasn't. It said "Written by staff."
Too bad. If they had added a step "edited and massively rewritten by human" it might have passed muster.
Too bad. If they had added a step "edited and massively rewritten by human" it might have passed muster.
January 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I just took a look at one such story, to see whether there was a byline. There wasn't. It said "Written by staff."
Too bad. If they had added a step "edited and massively rewritten by human" it might have passed muster.
Too bad. If they had added a step "edited and massively rewritten by human" it might have passed muster.
I could say it another way: when a magazine that is generally known for its quality of writing is suddenly larded with stories whose style and content is unsatisfying, I blame AI.
January 15, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I could say it another way: when a magazine that is generally known for its quality of writing is suddenly larded with stories whose style and content is unsatisfying, I blame AI.