why i played spiritfarer on mortality, acceptance, and finding meaning in life's journey

Turns out a cute, cozy game helping spirits move on to the afterlife makes you think about your own mortality (who knew?). 🎮👻

why i played spiritfarer - open.substack.com/pub/bionicju...

#Spiritfarer #VideoGames #MindfulGaming #IndieGames #CozyGames

why i watched how i use llms by andrej karpathy on staying relevant as a software engineer

I watched Andrej Karpathy's "How I Use LLMs" since it feels like required viewing if LLMs are coming after software engineers' jobs. 😅

Full thoughts here: open.substack.com/pub/bionicju...

#AI #SoftwareEngineering #FutureOfWork #LLMs #TechCareers

why i read the winners by fredrik backman on sacrifice and belonging

Just finished the Beartown trilogy which explores that impossible question: what are we willing to sacrifice for the people and communities we love?

Full thoughts ↓

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why i watched "don't die" on longevity and what gives life meaning

why i watched "don't die" on netflix.

Thoughts on mortality, meaning, and human connections:
open.substack.com/pub/bionicju...

#dontdie #longevity

why i read anxious people by fredrik backman on human connection and not judging others prematurely

There's something magical about fiction that articulates emotions we feel but struggle to express—like playing the ultimate RPG of human experience.

What books have helped you understand yourself better? #reading #backman #anxiouspeople

🔗 Full reflection here: open.substack.com/pub/bionicju...

why i played florence on innovative storytelling through game design

why i played florence (the game) open.substack.com/pub/bionicju...

why i watched michael lewis's masterclass on learning storytelling

why i watched michael lewis's masterclass on storytelling. open.substack.com/pub/bionicju...

why i started this blog writing on writing

Trying to develop a writing habit. open.substack.com/pub/bionicju...