I've been wrestling with what it means to stop reading code, and I put some thoughts to paper.
How do we retain control over the integrity of the things we build?
https://okayfail.com/2026/what-do-we-do-when-we-read-the-code.html
people in my fediverse community feel very strongly about llm use and i wish to honour their perspective;
i don't address llm usage in this piece but long story short i'm forced to use them at work, and here are some of my existing views on the topic
Aug 13, 2026, 12:28 AM@phillmv if you find yourself arguing with a chatbot that's a warning sign of vibe sickness. In this case your employer is exposing you to an occupational hazard, just like those builders who were forced to work with asbestos or firefighters who had to use PFAS foam. In those cases and yours, the company clearly don't care about your health, so it's up to you do whatever is necessary to protect yourself from the hazard.
Aug 25, 2026, 7:25 AM