If you run Arch and are annoyed by kernel upgrades removing the running kernel's modules, I've updated a script to keep them around: https://github.com/pushcx/archlinux-update-modules
Really interesting interview + research of how misinformation propagates between mass media and social media: https://www.lawfareblog.com/lawfare-podcast-yochai-benkler-mass-media-disinformation-campaigns Picked up the book to read.
"Ah yes, this explains that odd extra log message I figured I'd look at after the bug... five hours ago."
Everything in this story is incredible, but this section is especially notable as a sign that a journalist is doing some of the finest work possible in the face of complete institutional failure. https://www.ft.com/content/745e34a1-0ca7-432c-b062-950c20e41f03
One time I helped a group of devs at a trade school solve a design issue and one said to the other, "See, that's why I wanted to invite Peter, because he's been programming longer than you've been alive." These surprise milestones knock me on my ass.