This sci-fi author chose Emacs over AI tools.
This sci-fi author chose Emacs over AI tools.
Some of you know today as π-day.
But the real insiders know that today is the 30th anniversary of the 1.0 release of Linux.
I also have to point out that the most expensive space telescope (JWST) cost about $500 million/year. We spent 1000x that much on AI development in 2025.
Data collection is essential for discovery...and it's remarkably cheap compared to many other things we do routinely.

| Good, it is necessary for our safety and security | |
| OK, I trust Google to prioritize user interests | |
| Bad, it is an attempt to take complete control | |
| Terrible, this is the end of software freedom |