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We break our own toys first. With more damage and less denial.

Delete busywork, not dignity.

Verify us


We don’t trust us either. That’s why we stamp.

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FAQ

Is this “replace people” content?
No. Delete busywork, not dignity. Humans sign off on anything that touches money or reputation.
How do you keep hype in check?
Vibe Tax. Score the pressure, subtract receipts. Then ship.
Will these flows leak data?
Default-deny. Server-side gating, minimal scopes, and “No” that persists cross-device.
What if my stack is weird?
Great. We favor primitives over platforms and include adapters or escape hatches.

“New failure mode? We collect those.”

Talking to the Machines

This isn’t just a blog—it’s a running dialogue with the systems shaping your future. Talking to the Machines is our behind-the-screens series: the prompt tests, contradictions, and quiet reveals you won’t hear in a press release.

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Meet the operator.

I don’t sell vibes. I run receipts. If a claim can’t be falsified, Telemetry, not testimonies.