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The creative power of constraints
• 5 min read; Apr 26, 2025 (updated May 5, 2025)
• Examples of constraint-fueled creativity:

• pwnisher CG challenge
• Famicase
• Borneo Sporenburg
• The paradox of constraints (arun.is)

Neuralink and the Brain’s Magical Future
• Deep dive into brain–machine interfaces by Tim Urban (Apr 14, 2017)
• Key sections:

• The BMIs we already have
• Major Hurdle 1: Recording speed
• Major Hurdle 2: Implantation (waitbutwhy.com)

Novel Architecture Makes Neural Networks More Understandable
• By Steve Nadis; Sep 11, 2024
• Breakthrough KAN design:

• Introduction
• Fitting the Impossible
• Proven Improvements
• The Ultimate Equations (quantamagazine.org)

A Text Renaissance
• Venkatesh Rao; Feb 24, 2020
• The four horsemen of Textopia:

1. Roam – hypertext platforms for extended universes
2. Substack – revival of email newsletters
3. Static websites – frameworks like Jekyll or Gatsby
4. Threaded Twitter – tweetstorms turned long form (ribbonfarm.com)

An environment designed to suit every body is better for all
• Anna Leahy; Dec 1, 2020
• Foundation of universal design:

• The universal design ideal (aeon.co)