Brandon

@brandonhimpfen
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Building digital infrastructure, open knowledge systems, and independent publications. Founder of Brandon Himpfen Media and creator of SoloTraveler.org, Digital Nomads Network, and Awesome Lists.

Interested in AI, governance, publishing systems, and long-term stewardship of useful information. I build projects that prioritize clarity, independence, and public benefit.

Websitehttps://www.himpfen.com/
Link-In-Biohttps://himpfen.xyz/
GitHubhttps://github.com/brandonhimpfen
Brandon1d ago

Travel Research Before You Book: The 7 Tabs I Open Every Time https://www.himpfen.com/travel-research-before-you-book-seven-tabs/

#travel #solotravel #traveltips #traveling #travelresearch #travelintelligence

Travel Research Before You Book: The 7 Tabs I Open Every Time

An analytical guide to the seven tabs opened before booking travel, covering pricing, transit, geography, regulation, flexibility, and system-level risk.

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Brandon5d ago

2-Level Prompt Series — Week 2 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Ashare%3A7443824983329439744/

#ai #prompt #promptengineering #futureofwork

Dashboard — Office AI Playbook | Brandon H.

The 2-Level Prompt Series — Week 2 Summarizing long documents shouldn't feel like a chore. Here's a prompt to extract what actually matters. 🔹 STANDARD PROMPT Summarize the following content: [insert text] Provide: - Key points - Main takeaway Keep it concise. 🔸 POWER USER PROMPT Act as an analyst. Summarize the content below with clarity and structure. Requirements: - Identify key arguments - Highlight important details - Extract actionable insights Output format: - Summary (3–5 sentences) - Key points (bulleted) - Actionable takeaways Content: [insert text] Standard = quick summary   Power = insight + structure Save this for the next time you're reviewing a long report. I'm building the Office AI Playbook with practical prompts like this: https://lnkd.in/eyBBzB65 What do you usually struggle with more: emails or summaries? #ai #promptengineering #generativeai #officeai #productivity #knowledgework #futureofwork #officeaiplaybook

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Brandon5d ago
Bold Outlook6d ago

Delegation: When AI Stops Assisting and Starts Acting https://www.himpfen.com/delegation-ai-assisting-vs-acting/

#ai #artificialintelligence #technology

Delegation: When AI Stops Assisting and Starts Acting

An analysis of how AI is shifting from assistive tools to delegated systems that act within workflows, reshaping control, accountability, and system design across digital infrastructure.

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BrandonMar 23

Ranking vs Reasoning: Two Different Logics of Information https://www.himpfen.com/ranking-vs-reasoning-information-systems/

#search #searchengines #seo #digitalmarketing

Ranking vs Reasoning: Two Different Logics of Information

An analysis of how traditional search ranking systems differ from AI reasoning systems, and what this shift means for information access, incentives, and digital infrastructure.

Brandon Himpfen
BrandonMar 22

New npm Package: Markdown Extensions
A small, reliable utility that provides a canonical list of Markdown file extensions along with helper functions for detecting and working with them.

👉 https://www.himpfen.com/markdown-extensions

#opensource #npm #webdesign #webdevelopment

Markdown Extensions: A Small Utility for a Common Problem

A lightweight JavaScript utility for detecting Markdown files reliably across extensions like .md, .markdown, and .mkd. Built for real-world workflows.

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BrandonMar 21

The Tradeoff Between Breadth and Depth in Curated Resources https://www.himpfen.com/tradeoff-breadth-depth-curated-resources/

#opensource #contentcuration #curation #awesomelists

The Tradeoff Between Breadth and Depth in Curated Resources

An analysis of the tradeoff between breadth and depth in curated resources, explaining how incentives, scale, and purpose shape their structure and long-term usefulness.

Brandon Himpfen
BrandonMar 20

Himpfen Search: Rethinking the Search Interface for the AI Era https://www.himpfen.com/himpfen-search-ai-era-search-design/

#search #searchengines #ai #seo #advertising #webdevelopment #webdesign

Himpfen Search: Rethinking the Search Interface for the AI Era

A design proposal exploring how search engines could evolve in the AI era with a three-panel interface separating history, AI understanding, and sources.

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BrandonMar 20
Travel Bloggers NetworkMar 20

The Role of Humor in Travel Blogging https://www.himpfen.com/role-of-humor-in-travel-blogging/

#travelblogger #travelblogging #travelbloggerlife #travelbloggerlifestyle #travelbloggers

The Role of Humor in Travel Blogging

Explore how humor in travel blogging builds trust, improves readability, and strengthens your voice without compromising credibility or long-term sustainability.

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BrandonMar 13

Designing FlightLang: Exploring a Domain-Specific Language for UAV Missions https://www.himpfen.com/designing-flightlang-exploring-a-domain-specific-language-for-uav-missions/

#opensource #uav #drones #programming

Designing FlightLang: Exploring a Domain-Specific Language for UAV Missions

An introduction to FlightLang, a proof-of-concept domain-specific language designed to explore clearer, safer ways to define UAV mission logic using state-driven structures and unit-aware expressions.

Brandon Himpfen
BrandonMar 13
Travel Bloggers NetworkMar 11

Networking Strategies for Travel Bloggers https://www.travelbloggers.net/networking-strategies-for-travel-bloggers/

#travelblogger #travelblogging #travelbloggerlife #travelbloggerlifestyle #travelbloggers

Networking Strategies for Travel Bloggers

Thoughtful networking strategies for travel bloggers focused on building credibility, professional relationships, and long term sustainability in the travel publishing industry.

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