But how would this actually work?

How does Chromaprint work? - Lukáš Lalinský

I've been meaning to write this post for a long time, but never really finished it. I hope it will help people understand how does the Chromaprint algorithm work, where do the individual ideas come from and what do the fingerprints really represent. It's not meant to be a detailed description, just the basics to get the general idea.

A deep-as-you-like dive into the ATmosphere

An unfinished multilayered explainer into how Bluesky and the rest of the ATmosphere works.

The Perfect Mirror

An experiment with AI spiritual direction almost convinces Matthew Milliner that it works—until the real world breaks the spell.

Redecentralization

A thought experiment! Let's reimagine the web with r-selected thinking.

Redecentralization

A thought experiment! Let's reimagine the web with r-selected thinking.

Redecentralization

A thought experiment! Let's reimagine the web with r-selected thinking.

An Intuitive Explanation of Bayes’ Theorem

Bayes’ Theoremfor the curious and bewildered;an excruciatingly gentle introduction.

How Does BlueSky Work?

Blog post: How Does BlueSky Work? by Steve Klabnik

How a Spinning Wheel Works | Textile Indie

Curious about how a spinning wheel works? This beginner-friendly guide explains the process behind transforming fiber into yarn.

Part 1: Finding Your Thing's Essence

If you've ever tried to explain an idea that doesn’t quite fit in a box, this one’s for you

On the Design of Escaped Realities

Human beings have this amazing ability to retreat from reality without knowing precisely what reality is, in which direction it lies, and how to solve the…

The Faithful Channel

A translator maintaining a shadow bridge between superpowers discovers something she cannot unsee.

Mechanical Watch – Bartosz Ciechanowski

Interactive article explaining how a mechanical watch works.

Mechanical Watch – Bartosz Ciechanowski

Interactive article explaining how a mechanical watch works.