Thoughts on technology, life decisions, and the occasional deep dive into something that probably interests me more than it should. Written when I should be coding.
A firsthand review of X API's new pay-per-use pricing model. Exploring pricing, console improvements, and optimization strategies for developers building on X API.
"Always found X's API pricing pretty harsh and it always discouraged me from experimenting on it. The huge difference between X Basic ($200) and X Pro ($5000) says it all..."
Exploring how AI can enhance human content creation without losing authenticity. The key is intention—using AI as a tool to refine your own thoughts rather than replace them.
"The biggest filter for noticing AI-generated content is us—humans. No machine can replicate what we instinctively recognize as genuine human creation..."
A deep dive into building an AI tweet generator that goes beyond generic content. How pattern recognition, personal style analysis, and quality filtering create authentic AI-assisted content.
"Most AI tweet generators have the same problem: they produce content that screams "I used ChatGPT." You know the type—generic "Plot twist:" threads and ..."
A personal framework for understanding life's stages through the analogy of a mountain hike. How to approach different phases of life with purpose and clarity.
"There are countless terms used to describe the various stages of life: the 'mid-life crisis', 'the sandwich generation', 'emerging adulthood' and so on..."
From diplomacy to programming, from China to startup life. A honest look at the choices, pivots, and unexpected turns that shaped my career path.
"The desire to learn new things has often been a double-edged sword for me. While it fuels my curiosity, it also triggers anxiety..."
Exploring AI agents and the provocative question of whether it's ethical to make machines work for us. A technical journey from tweet generators to autonomous AI systems.
"Since prompt engineering is already dead before developers even managed to grasp what the hell it's about (lol), the new hot thing is building AI agents 🔥"
Thoughts on moving countries by choice, not necessity. What it means to relocate voluntarily and the emotions behind leaving everything familiar for something unknown.
"I love traveling for obvious reasons: to get inspired, boost my productivity, escape my routine for a while, taste new food, pick up a few foreign phrases..."