This is a great point and one that applies to most of @doctorow.pluralistic.net 's writing - it's not about doom and gloom, there are important lessons to be learnt!

It's probably just that Ian has a larger following rather than Substack. I found the write-up and analysis extremely insightful!

It's probably a question of internal priorities, even when it seems like it should be a no-brainer. At my previous employer, we had similar challenges with access to engineering samples and pushing PR's to the main repo even when it was for enabling literally the largest customer.

William Dalrymple's "The Golden Road" and two bags of single-estate 'Agastya Coffee' from Coorg

Finally got my 'Holiday Package' from India! Single estate coffee from Coorg and @willdalrymple.bsky.social 'The Golden Road' - got a copy for my daughter too! Perfect combo for the #PNW winter 🙂