Think Different by Jakub Jirák: latest posts
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The Best Technology Is the One You Don't Notice
Exploring how the most effective technologies disappear into daily life, the hidden costs of seamless automation, and why noticing what you don't notice.
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Agentic coding: What to log when an agent writes for you
A field-tested take on what to log when an agent writes for you with Agentic coding: what it rewards, where it breaks, and how to keep the workflow honest.
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The Economics of Debt and Default in 19th-Century Latin America
From the fraudulent bond issues of the 1820s to the Baring Crisis of 1890, Latin American sovereign debt history reveals the structural conditions that make serial default almost inevitable for commodity-dependent economies borrowing in foreign currencies. The pattern has never gone away.
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The Memory Wall: Why DRAM Is the Real Bottleneck in AI Chips
DRAM bandwidth, not compute performance, is the binding constraint for AI inference. Here's the physics of the memory wall and why it shapes every chip design decision.
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The Best Fitness Setup: Apple Watch, Bands, and What to Skip
An honest Apple Watch fitness guide: which Watch to buy, the bands that matter, wrist versus chest strap accuracy, and the accessories not worth your money.
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iPhone 18 Pro research review: more camera control
An iPhone 18 Pro research review covering camera controls, zoom wording, published battery testing and euro pricing, with a practical upgrade decision.
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3 Types of Products That Will Make Money Online Even in Recession
Discover the three recession-proof product categories that consistently generate revenue online. Learn why automation tools may be eroding the skills you.
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MCP servers: Treating MCP servers as a supply chain, not a side project
A field-tested take on treating MCP servers as a supply chain, not a side project with MCP servers: what it rewards, where it breaks, and how to keep the workflow honest.
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How to Type Without Typing: Dictation and Voice Control on Apple Devices
How to use Dictation and Voice Control on iPhone, iPad, and Mac in 2026: turning them on, the punctuation and editing commands that matter, languages, and which one you actually want.
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How Futures Markets Emerged from Commodity Trading
Futures markets evolved over three centuries from ad hoc grain contracts in Amsterdam to the standardized exchange-traded instruments that now price commodities worldwide. Understanding their origins explains both their economic function and the persistent political resistance they generate.
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What Happens When Inference Becomes Free: Commoditization and Nvidia's Strategic Response
AI inference costs have dropped 100x since 2022. When they drop another 100x, Nvidia's current revenue model breaks. Here's what that transition actually means.
