It’s been one of those weeks where the concept of time becomes abstract – the kind where you look up from your screen and suddenly it’s dark outside. Work has been absolutely hectic, barely leaving room to breathe. But here’s the interesting part: after struggling for two years to find our product-market fit, this surge in work feels like a welcome storm. It’s a strange mix of exhaustion and excitement, but I’ll gladly take it.
Read
This week took me down some fascinating rabbit holes about the future of technology and the complex relationship between art and morality.
Battery Technology & Future Transport
- How we got Lithium ion battery – An eye-opening read about the journey of this transformative technology
- Microvast’s breakthrough in solid-state battery technology – The implications are huge: we might be looking at a future where personal vehicles become virtually permanent assets, completely shifting our relationship with transportation and consumption. The environmental and economic implications of this are mind-boggling to think about.
Art & Culture
- Arundhati Roy interview – A thought-provoking discussion that challenged my perspectives on the “art vs. artist” debate. While Roy presents a nuanced argument for separating artistic work from personal morality, I find myself still struggling with this separation, particularly in cases involving #MeToo allegations. The discussion about personal space and creative processes was illuminating, but I remain firm in my reluctance to financially support artists whose actions I find morally reprehensible. It’s a complex conversation without easy answers, but one that feels increasingly relevant in our current cultural landscape.
Gaming
The Christmas sales got me – I snagged Assassin’s Creed: Rogue and Black Flag bundle on the Switch for a steal at $14. Currently sitting in my digital library, waiting for their turn. A small tech hurdle has come up though: my wall-mounted TV’s somewhat inaccessible sockets are making the Switch dock setup more complicated than anticipated. Looks like I’ll need to call in a handyman to sort that out.
Health Log
Finally getting back into the rhythm of movement after a three-month hiatus due to work travel. This week marked a return to exercise with a mixed routine:
- Cycling
- Jump rope sessions
- Gym workouts
Side Projects
BCBCBath Project
- Progress made: No active progress this week due to hectic work schedule
- Current Status: In planning phase for a major technology transition
- Next steps: Planning to migrate the codebase from Python to PHP
- Notes for future:
- Need to evaluate the scope of PHP conversion
- Should establish migration strategy before starting new features
- Consider documenting current Python implementation for reference during conversion
Watched
The TV remains largely untouched this week. Bae and I had conversations about starting something new, but my current lack of interest in shows has been a point of frustration.