God Mode Has a Token Limit: An Observation on AI and the Intellectually Restless As technologists, curiosity isn’t just a personality trait — it’s a job requirement.

My First Post on my Digital Philosophy Newsletter "Cortex & Code" is up! open.substack.com/pub/cortexan...

ICYMI: Is The CCNA Still Worth it in 2026?

Happy Tuesday!

I'm working on an article about Going Analog. If you've gone analog, transitioned to single use devices etc - can you please share how it's impacted your mental health?

Thanks!

Is the CCNA Still Worth It in 2026? — Deirra Decoded Every few months or so this question comes up for discussion: is the CCNA still worth it? My Answer - YES!

Network Engineering isn’t dead—it’s the backbone of everything we do. In my latest post, I break down why the CCNA is still worth it and share free resources to help you get certified. Link: deirradecoded.com/home/is-the-...

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Mood

Happy #LockInSzn! Here’s my Personal Curriculum. (Not pictured Data & AI e-Books.) I used Claude to create a college style syllabus for these (excluding The Artist Way) complete with discussion questions that will test my knowledge and also serve as content. 🩵✌🏾

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Hi.

Any Palo Alto peeps on the TL? Have a Global Protect Certificate question.

Congratulations!

I’m in the market for a new non-Keurig/ non pod based coffee maker. Please reply with recommendations. I already have an espresso machine, so I’m just looking for a plain regular coffee maker.

Thanks!

Thanks!

Me currently 😭

Sooooo tonight I decided to try my hand at making Chili. I followed a pretty simple recipe and some advice from friends on how to prepare it. I wasn’t really sure about it in the beginning, but it turned out really well! My little food critic enjoyed it & asked for seconds. That’s a win in my book!

Happy New Year Friends!

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Over hauling my wardrobe. Please recommend your favorite Instagram girlies who be having that shit on.

In 2025, I plan to focus my energy on meaningful pursuits and consciously disregard those who add no value, whether they occupy public spaces or cross my path in daily life. Fortunately, the guardrails I’ve established ensure that such encounters remain few and far between.

Updated the cover to my Emo playlist.😂

This is publicly available!
Apple: music.apple.com/us/playlist/...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/4xD...

Because of course!

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Taking a social media break to focus on getting ready for the new year. 🙂‍↕️💕✨
I’ll pop in here during the conferences.

K. Thx. Byeeee! 💋✌🏾

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We need more BOOK REPORTS, omfg.

Apple Music Supremacy!

Oooh yes. Excellent taste.

Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#MusicSky
#BlackMusicSky
#MusicChallenge
#Music

Day 1