We have age verification for all kinds of things that can harm minors. Most of them have adequate penalties for breach such that operators of said harms ensure they comply (checks for ID when selling alcohol, entry to over-18s pubs/clubs, etc.)

There's nothing sinister going on here, just attempts to prevent social/mental harm to minors.

A totally valid and important point but it has been diluted by talking about microservices rather than importance of modular architectures for agent-based coding.

Authenticity is what we lack in the modern world and he is totally fine with that.

That, and the way it generates commit comments, I don't think I will write another commit message even again.

The article follows similar lines, but I feel "forcing friendships" just leads to shallow "friendships" with little meaning. In fact so many modern friendships are sustained by small talk, which Carl Jung derides as meaningless..

The enshitification is real, but I would attribute that to being hijacked by advertising platforms.

Social media algorithms are literally derived from algorithms for showing relevant ads, and as a result you must be "identified" anywhere you go.

Two easy solutions for a better experience:

1. Don't use any sites that use algorithms exclusively (e.g. no Facebook, use Youtube subscriptions rather than the front page, etc.) 2. Don't use sites that require you to login unless there is clear value in doing that (e.g. you can browse Reddit without logging in if you don't intend to comment, etc.)

sort of like the DJ mix without the annoying voice. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EP6YuccBxUcC1

This regular plays music I have never heard (both old and new).

This isn't just a rapid disassembly of economic structures, any trust and goodwill is completely obliterated as well.