64 shoelace observations, then someone explained the knot
In July 2023 I published a personal experiment comparing four ways to tie my laces. Statistics found a difference; a reader’s comment helped explain the mechanism.
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Observations, experiments and small things that are difficult to leave alone.
English drafts · translated from the Russian originals
A voice message needs a trailer
In 2020 I was interested in voice-message transcription. In 2026 I wanted a preview to help me decide whether to press Play at all.
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After “I would recommend it”, add a Share button
In 2020 I proposed a small addition to NPS: give people a chance to do the thing you have just asked them about.
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Augustine in the margin: “Not me”
Following a dubious quotation in Pale Fire led me to a medieval manuscript where a drawn author objects to words attributed to him.
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I made Tinder for my camera roll
A Shortcut I made in 2021 offers one random photo at a time for deletion. Favourites have immunity.
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I tapped my phone. Claude answered.
In 2025 I put an AI request behind a phone gesture: use the clipboard, or ask for text if it is empty.
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Several days in a bath. For science.
An episode from before 2020: I joined a dry-immersion programme and received a visitor without getting out of the bath.
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There was no Copy button. I asked for one.
Apps on demand and my experience with early-access Wabi in 2025: from one interface for everyone to a version you can make your own.
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