Will it pay off?
On assessing the value of learning something new.
Joshua Callandret
Left-brained writer with an (almost) insatiable appetite for learning new things. Christian, husband, and father. If you read just two pieces from this site, you’ll probably get a good idea of what I’m interested in. Thanks for reading!
writing
My wife is my best editor
I'm grateful for her perspective.
mechanical
Tighten the bolt by feel
On accuracy and certainty
AI/ML
Don't give me the summary
AI can't replace this critical process.
Christianity
Resenting Miracles
Do we see it for what it is?
How this art school hipster bought a Wal-Mart bike
Getting back in the saddle.
Vibing my way to competence
Following my curiosity to a logical conclusion.
Facing my fear of climbing on a roof
Time to step up.
AI as a welding arc
Stray voltage is disastrous.
project management
Practical use cases for the Basecamp MCP server
Connecting Claude with my favorite project management system.
AI/ML
Vibe coding a Basecamp MCP server
Bringing AI into my favorite project management software.
AI/ML
Ramp's unhinged Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 design fiction experiment
Literally a wild ride.