Daniel and Manton follow up on Core Technology Fee and who it affects marketplaces and small developers. Then, they celebrate Black Ink for iOS finally shipping, weighing the benefits of 7-day vs. 30-day trials. Finally, they discuss their purchase plans for the Vision Pro and Rabbit R1 devices, and what they expect from the cutting edge hardware. Is it okay to hide technology purchases from your kids?The post Episode 585: Manton Doesn’t Like It appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about Apple’s announced App Store changes to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. They discuss who can take advantage of the new rules, how they impact users and developers, and the limitations of new features both geographically and in terms of the financial status of a developer’s company.The post Episode 584: Only In The EU appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about Apple's latest workaround for lawsuits demanding they support "outside sales" on the iPhone. They talk about what Apple's balance of priorities with money-making vs. world-changing should be, and whether they are on the right track. Finally, they ask whether Apple is destined to gradually lose its soul over time, and they issue a challenge to current Apple employees to turn things around.The post Episode 583: Nobody But Apple appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about two hardware AI-focused products: Rabbit and Humane's Ai Pin. They compare the features, the prices, and question whether the premise from each company is true: do people really hate their phones? Daniel argues that Apple Watch is the form factor that these devices should be pursuing, and they both reflect on how the phenomenal growth of AI in the tech industry is expanding out of software and into AI.The post Episode 582: Leaving Things Behind appeared first on Core Intuition.

For our first show of 2024, we talk about new year ambitions and achievements. Manton’s Indie Microblogging book is almost done. Daniel reads the book Atomic Habits and thinks about the scaffolding for changing a lifestyle.The post Episode 581: Too Damned Nice appeared first on Core Intuition.

For the last episode of the year, Daniel and Manton discuss the latest tech news including Apple stopping sales of new Apple Watch over a potential patent violation, and Adobe and Figma calling off the acquisition. Then Daniel and Manton look toward 2024 and what they might be working on.The post Episode 580: Adobe Can Buy Us Now appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel react to AI announcements from Google and Apple, and speculate that AI could be the technological weakness empowering other companies to challenge Apple's dominance. They talk about a new service from Beeper that allows Android users to connect directly to the iMessage network, and how likely they are to be stopped by Apple. Finally, they discuss the ethical implications of a company like Beeper "hitching a ride" on another company's infrastructure without their permission.The post Episode 579: A Fool’s Errand appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about the MarsEdit 5.1 release and some things that affected it, such as the range of Mastodon instances and forks with different behaviors. They talk about the increasing sentiment towards locking down access to data on the web, in Mastodon specifically and more generally the public’s reaction to AI bots. How will AI empower data collectors to “imitate” styles of other expressions, and how does using copyrighted visual art to train AI differ from using copyrighted binary code to train code? Daniel answers why MarsEdit 5.1 isn’t called 6.0, plus some closing thoughts about the waning viability of one-time purchases for desktop software.The post Episode 578: Snarfing Up The Data appeared first on Core Intuition.

All about the last week of OpenAI news: Sam Altman’s firing, board upheaval, Microsoft’s influence on the future of the company, and Sam Altman returning as CEO. Daniel and Manton then talk about the merits of OpenAI fulfilling their original nonprofit goals vs. pursuing commercial goals, and where all the activity around AI leaves Apple.The post Episode 577: Just A Quick Recap appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel talks to Manton about his road trip, how he got Covid, and had to rush home. They react to the leak of an internal Tumblr memo, and Matt Mullenweg's subsequent public statements about it, evaluate Tumblr's current status and prognosis for the future, and why the heck Tumblr posts don't have dates.The post Episode 576: Double Checkmarks appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel react to Apple's M3 Mac announcement. They have different feelings about the quality of the presentation, but agree on the substance of what was presented. They talk about resisting the urge to upgrade when Macs are increasingly holding their utility for many years. Manton observes that Apple actually talked about "AI" by name, and they both talk about Apple's relative obliviousness when it comes to AI. Finally, they hint at Manton’s forthcoming road trip, combining work and pleasure.The post Episode 575: A Unique Evening Event appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about The Verge article on POSSE, which mentions Micro.blog and includes quotes from Manton. They discuss the value of speaking to press to get your message out, and the increasing appeal of cross-posting to multiple social networks. Then they wrap up with testing SupportAgent.ai and the trend of personal automation tools — using computer assistance to create products that are more humane than they might have been otherwise.The post Episode 574: Curating All The Answers appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk more about the on-by-default Video Reactions feature, now that it's been deployed to the masses. They acknowledge the risks of injecting emotional language and imagery into arbitrary digital contexts, and think about how Apple might have introduced the feature differently. Finally, they consider Twitter/X's new $1/year subscription approach, which might not be the craziest idea they've ever heard.The post Episode 573: One Dollar! One Dollar! appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about WordPress.com introducing ActivityPub integration, how it effects Micro.blog, and the ability of Automattic to leverage work of plugin developers on WordPress.com, but not for Tumblr. Then they wrap up with an AI discussion of Humane’s Ai Pin and how it might be related to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s investment in the company.The post Episode 572: This Is My Web House appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton discuss Apple’s latest round of in-person and online “Apple Experts” events, the Apple Vision Pro sessions and whether the NDAs allude to anything exciting, and Daniel’s shoulder injury and worrying about getting older and being stuck in our ways as the technological world changes.The post Episode 571: An Old Dog With Old Tricks appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton Follow-up on whether they ordered any new phones or watches. They talk about resisting the temptation to buy things because they are “shiny and new”. Entropy and the incentive companies do or don’t have to make financial arrangements “simple”. Finally they talk about the risks and rewards of upgrading to macOS Sonoma and Xcode 15.The post Episode 570: Going Deep Into NSView appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel respond to Apple's latest special event. They celebrate Tim Cook's relatively good acting, and perhaps being … funny for the first time? The march of USB-C progress, and how iPhone 15 brings us one step closer to the elimination of Lightning ports. Finally they reflect on the forthcoming release of macOS 14 "Sonoma" and the funny way a new feature injected itself into Daniel's life.The post Episode 569: We Have Enough White Cables appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel finally ships a MarsEdit beta for Mastodon, and Manton and Daniel discuss the value of the beta feedback loop, with Daniel keeping focus on shipping the final 5.1 release. They reflect on the various ways that blogging and microblogging services treat photos. Finally, they talk about how shipping a new version often means cutting what you think are vital features. Ship often to increase your odds of success.The post Episode 568: Just Ship The Damn Thing! appeared first on Core Intuition.

We start with Manton’s frustration with Apple platform development. Manton has been shifting away from macOS and iOS development, begrudging Apple’s outsized influence. Daniel and Manton talk about the broader issues of whether to accept closed platform restrictions after tasting the freedom of self-publishing. Then they wrap up with the Apple Vision Pro’s approach to privacy and whether a locked-down device can ever really replace the Mac.The post Episode 567: Homemade Granola appeared first on Core Intuition.

The end of Twitter is finally nigh, so Daniel and Manton talk about the continuing foolishness of Elon Musk. They celebrate the rebranding to “X” as a relief for people who ever loved anything about Twitter, and talk about Threads as a viable alternative to Twitter. Daniel shares that he has applied for a Vision Pro prototype to develop a VR version of Black Ink. Finally, they take a deeper consideration of the value of pushing yourself into areas you’re not comfortable with or feel unqualified for.The post Episode 566: You Could Be One Of Those People appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about Apple’s threat to withhold FaceTime and Message from the UK. How much leverage should tech companies have over countries? They segue to a discussion of where to draw the line in general on public surveillance. Finally, they struggle to conclude whether or not companies should exert power over governments, and consider Apple's unlikely goodness for being a huge company.The post Episode 565: I’m Not There Yet appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel returns home from vacation and he and Manton talk about Meta’s Threads launch. They discuss how misunderstandings about what ActivityPub provides could impact expected user-facing features. Finally they revisit whether Tumblr will still support ActivityPub, and which platform gets there first: Tumblr or Threads?The post Episode 564: ActivityPub Is Weird appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton start with a discussion of the possible Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk cage match, the value of Nintendo Switch’s subscription service, and whether Elon Musk is getting better at not making empty promises. Then Daniel gives a first-look at the macOS Sonoma beta and specifically the feature to save Safari web apps to the Dock.The post Episode 563: Pretty Good at Tetris appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about Apple's new visionOS SDK, and debate the virtue of steering clear from "new shiny" technologies, vs. getting acquainted with them as soon as possible. How do we prioritize native platform development while maximizing the ability to deploy to all of Apple's platforms? They talk about investing time into new platforms and frameworks when the investment will pay off, vs. when the work will be wasted on short-term workaround. When does it makes sense for a company to invest even a small amount of money in their competitors, like Automattic just did? Finally, they touch lightly on the possibility that Facebook will enter the ActivityPub realm, and the ridiculousness in general of NDAs.The post Episode 562: AppKit Is Dying appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton follow up on other news from WWDC. They consider Apple’s autocomplete advances, and question whether this kind of "AI" can fill the gap between Apple's state-of-the-art and technologies like ChatGPT. They lament the lack of announcements about improvements to Siri, and wonder whether they should "tear it down and start over." They talk about the new Swift Macros technology, and whether the utility of such a feature outweighs the added complexity. Finally, they gauge the overall success of this year's WWDC.The post Episode 561: Autocorrect Is Great appeared first on Core Intuition.

WWDC 2023 recap, with an emphasize on the Apple Vision Pro. Manton’s road trip to Colorado instead of Cupertino. Daniel and Manton discuss whether Apple missed the AI bandwagon, and they try to predict the technical future of the headset.The post Episode 560: Something Wrong About This Product appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel recap Micro Camp 2023 and look forward to WWDC, including events from John Gruber and Try Swift. Then they wrap up with how Daniel’s 50%-off sale for MarsEdit went.The post Episode 559: I’m A Little Jealous appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk more about Micro Camp, which will feature a conversation with Om Malik. They talk more about WWDC, Apple headset rumors, and our assumption that they won’t be interesting to us. Finally, they appreciate that it’s been 10 years since Google Glass debuted, and lament how little things have evolved.The post Episode 558: We Will Be Paying Attention appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about the Micro.camp conference happening next week. They summarize some of the planned talks, and weight the pros and cons of deciding to have it be an all-online event. They react to the iPad Pro versions of Logic and Final Cut, and imagine what the news might mean for WWDC announcements.The post Episode 557: So Easy to Predict appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton react to Apple Store employees asking for tips. They wonder if Square-style kiosks are making tipping more widely expected, even where it doesn’t really belong. Daniel’s enthusiasm for ChatGPT wanes, contrasting with Manton’s increased usage of it. They talk about the value of products originating from authentic human creativity, the huge pressure on Apple to offer something for AI integration in Xcode, and the potential for AI to shake up the status quo of winners and losers in tech.The post Episode 556: Never Exceed Expectations appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about Bluesky. In the context of Nostr, what is the merit of social norms, and how has the meaning of phrases like “anti-censorship” and “fake news” changed because of social networks.The post Episode 555: If I Were To Bet appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton asks Daniel about MarsEdit 5.1's progress, particular about the forthcoming ability to post to Mastodon. They talk about some shortcomings of Mastodon’s API, and Daniel's effort to submit a pull request that remedies one such shortcoming. Finally, they talk about Manton's resistance to considering Mastodon a “real blogging platform”, itemize the features that prevent it from being one, and wonder about how it might evolve in the future.The post Episode 554: Get Yourself Into a Pickle appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton check in about the status of their WWDC 2023 applications, and talk about the virtue of attending WWDC, even if it's different than it used to be. Manton shares a new Twitter import feature for Micro.blog, which Daniel particularly enjoys.The post Episode 553: I Didn’t Like You Anyway appeared first on Core Intuition.

The Twitter API is finally going away. Daniel and Manton talk about Twitter not understanding the benefits of the web. Then Manton starts experimenting with AI image generation and they talk about the role of AI in general for creative pursuits.The post Episode 552: Drunk On This Capability appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about the new AI-based transcripts feature in Micro.blog. What are the advantages (and new opportunities) to software developers for all these AI tools?The post Episode 551: Pretty Much Exactly Right appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton hears Daniel's excuses, or perhaps explanations, for continuing to struggle with shipping Black Ink for iOS. They talk about the sometimes nonsensical rationale for postponing a release, and productivity hacks that might counter it. Manton describes his recent adventures with AI, including a practical effort to harness OpenAI’s voice recognition for transcription purposes. Finally, they discuss their shared awe about the current state of AI, and how they are struggling to imagine how to take advantage of it, both as users and as developers.The post Episode 550: A New Reality appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about Manton’s impressions of the new Bluesky network. They reflect on the lack of evolution in microblogging over ten years, as WordPress focused on “macroblogging” features like Gutenberg Blocks, and how WordPress.com’s marketing compares with other sites that emphasize blogging. Finally, they talk about Nostr and the loaded nature of “anti-censorship” platforms.The post Episode 549: A Crazy, Wild Place appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel updates Manton on his progress with Black Ink for iOS, and his decision to take the March 1 deadline to ship less seriously. They talk about the difficulty of tackling huge new features and how it can be dispiriting and disruptive to schedules. They catch up on Twitter’s latest hi-jinx, remark on the Elon Musk's remarkable ability to perform worse than even the most pessimistic of expectations, and struggle to understand Twitter as it is both enormously influential and transparently broken.The post Episode 548: I’m the King of the World appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about the fallout from Austin’s ice storm and preparing rationally for unexpected emergencies. Manton gives an update on Micro.blog enabling Mastodon support for more users, the impending Twitter API shutdown, and whether Manton should pay Twitter to postpone an inevitable removal of Twitter integration from Micro.blog.The post Episode 547: An Unprincipled Decision appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel gives Manton an impromptu review of the new Micro.blog home page. They talk about striking a balance between coming across like a charming one-person company vs. a faceless corporation. Manton talks about open-sourcing the React-based version of Micro.blog, they talk about the benefits of doing so, and briefly discuss the GPL and MIT licenses.The post Episode 546: What Do You Stand To Gain? appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel quits Twitter! Manton and Daniel talk about how everybody has a “last straw” when they quit Twitter. They compare Manton’s frustrations with Twitter 10 years ago and the new problems with Elon Musk’s Twitter. Is Mastodon a viable alternative to Twitter, and how is Facebook evil different than Twitter evil? Then they think about what kind of leader would have to come in to potentially save Twitter in the way that Steve Jobs came back to Apple.The post Episode 545: Lawful Evil appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton talks to Daniel about the forthcoming re-design of Micro.blog's home page. They discuss the marketing importance of home pages, comparing them to the "storefront" of an online business. Are claims that an app "doesn't have a lot of features" ever accurate, and if they are, is such an assessment valid criticism? Daniel asserts that he and Manton have lost some of their "hustle" compared to earlier years, and looks forward to plans to ship a public release of Black Ink for iOS.The post Episode 544: A Bit Of A Conflict There appeared first on Core Intuition.

For the first show of the new year, Daniel and Manton talk about themes vs. resolutions, follow up bug fix updates to the MarsEdit 5 release, and book goals in Micro.blog. They reflect on the virtue of making things rather than merely consuming them, and Daniel’s lack of an enthusiastic desire to work on “just one app”. What is the likelihood of MarsEdit becoming “the thing”?The post Episode 543: A Meandering Path appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel celebrate the apparent revitalization of blogging, a possible silver lining on cloud surrounding Twitter's downfall. They talk about Matt Mullenweg's recent podcast and public speaking appearances, and his general positivity about the future of blogging. They compare the virtue of owning your own domain name to owning your own home, and wonder whether awareness of this virtue will grow among the general public.The post Episode 542: A Fire In The Castle appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about Micro.blog trying to get more serious about marketing. How do we actually measure the success of advertising campaigns, and should we aim to attract more “influencers” to our products? Manton tries to be conscious of wrapping up high-pressure work in time to take it easy for the holidays. Finally, Daniel gives an update on his continuing efforts to get MarsEdit 5 approved in the Mac App Store.The post Episode 541: No Whammies, Big Money appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton talks to Daniel about releasing MarsEdit 5, his excitement aboutthe positive reactions, and his frustration about it not being approved by Mac App Store Review. They grapple with the uncertainty that app review opaqueness creates, and Daniel wonders if he could have done anything differently to make things go more smoothly. They talk about the mind-blowing impact of OpenAI's ChatGPT, and about the implications of machine learning on human creativity. Finally, they weigh the pluses of minuses of AI in general, and Daniel wonders whether he could fake virtually any job with the help of the technology.The post Episode 540: Moderately Blown Away appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about payments from the Small App Developer settlement against Apple. Why does Manton refuse to accept free money, and are there valid reasons to opt out of the settlement? Then they reflect on the wave of opportunity from Twitter’s drastic downfall, and whether Manton and Daniel can “catch it”. Finally, Manton remembers the IndieWeb principles about plurality and monoculture, and they discuss how that might relate to Mastodon.The post Episode 539: Frustrated On Your Behalf appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel catch up on the latest news from Twitter, including the fact that Twitter is allegedly hiring. They talk about whether Manton would accept the far-fetched opportunity to be CEO of Twitter, and what he would do in that scenario. They acknowledge the mass exodus from Twitter and the potentially golden opportunity for both Daniel and Manton with respect to Micro.blog and MarsEdit. Finally, Daniel stares down the last two week of MarsEdit 5 development before his promised ship date.The post Episode 538: The Last Employee At Twitter appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton returns from the road while Twitter continues going off the rails. What is the company’s viability as they bewilder users and advertisers, and how much should Manton react to the opportunities that might exist? Daniel and Manton discuss Twitter, whether Jack Dorsey stands to gain even if Twitter fails, and the nihilistic tendencies of certain leaders. Finally, Manton checks in with Daniel on progress toward MarsEdit 5.The post Episode 537: With Public Squares Like These appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton checks in with Daniel from his west coast road trip. They talk about Elon Musk’s first, chaotic week at Twitter. Daniel talks about his commitment to shipping MarsEdit 5 on Dec 5, and how sometimes we have to ship software for own sake first, and for customers' sake second.The post Episode 536: Worse Than I Thought It Would Be appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about everything Twitter. Elon Musk officially taking over the company, Manton’s 10-year anniversary of not posting to twitter.com/manton, Twitter’s open source Bluesky initiate and the AT Protocol, social media network effects, and how Twitter may or may not change in the coming months.The post Episode 535: A Modest Hellscape appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about recent layoffs at Sketch, and what it means for the app's future. They consider the difficulty for native apps when it comes to competing specifically in the realm of collaboration features. Finally, they take an optimistic view of Sketch's future as an underdog among design apps.The post Episode 534: A Really Good Mac App appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton review Manton’s latest progress with the Indie Microblogging book. They talk about the need to get into a groove when working on a long-running project, and not to promise too much when setting goals for yourself or others. Finally, Daniel shares plans for a new “micro posting” UI for MarsEdit.The post Episode 533: A Moment Of Insight appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about Daniel's progress on MarsEdit 5. They weigh the pros and cons of releasing major upgrades vs. a steady stream of "regular updates." They talk about the changing landscape of PR and marketing for Mac software, and icky feelings associated with trying to “reach influencers.” Finally, they talk about the value of sticking to one’s own ideals an indie developer, and powering through feelings of hopelessness when you run into challenges.The post Episode 532: Swing for the Fences appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about the Meridian announcement, check-in apps, and the potential for a new “place marking” infrastructure. Daniel reiterates an earlier point on the podcast about how specialized features like Micro.blog’s bookshelves could be generalized for new types of data and workflows. Finally, Daniel pre-announces his new blogging app that is just for pizza posts.The post Episode 531: We Have So Much Data appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about Daniel's latest detour into working on new features for FastScripts, at the expense of other, possibly more pressing work. They discuss the merit of seeking out "quick wins", while acknowledging the difficulty of predicting whether a goal will turn out to be a quick win or a huge time sink.The post Episode 530: Sounds Complicated appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton follow up on the iPhone 14, discussing who bought it and revisiting the different payment plans. Then they talk about the Micro.blog 3.0 for iOS beta release with a long detour into the TestFlight approval process and why it often feels ridiculous.The post Episode 529: Convinced It’s The Right Choice appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel react to Apple's latest event and compare notes about the potential impact on their wallets. They marvel at the production value of Apple's many long videos, but wonder how much value they have, and whether they go too far in dramatizing customer catastrophes. They talk about their shared appreciation of the Apple Watch, and shared belief that Apple's events are getting too long and boring.The post Episode 528: I Think I Love It appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about next week’s Apple event and the expected iOS and iPadOS releases, including Apple’s choice to withhold Stage Manager functionality from non-M1 iPads. Then they talk about 5G wireless and the advantages of Apple’s eSim support for using the second SIM to add data independently from your main plan.The post Episode 527: It’s Basically Your Fault appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel catch up on their respectively busy vacation plans over recent weeks, and start looking forward to a more structured September schedule. Daniel shares his early progress on MarsEdit 5 development, while Manton talks about his experience converting a private blog from WordPress to Micro.blog, after first going all-in on the WordPress Block Editor, to understand how it works.The post Episode 526: Home Alone appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about Manton’s decision to cancel his Blinksale account, after 16 years of service. They weigh the relative value of the thousands of dollars paid as a fraction of the overall business conducted. They talk about Stripe’s increasing dominance in the world of financial services, and how they even offer a comparable invoicing product as a built-in feature.The post Episode 525: Another Litmus Test appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton tells Daniel more about his experience with Blinksale, how they raised his monthly fee to account for features that he didn't receive. They talk about our collective tendency as customers to lose track of the amount we are paying for subscription services that raise their prices regularly over time. Daniel explains that he shipped MarsEdit 4.6 but that it doesn't include all the updates he hoped for, and they elaborate on the challenge of continuing to ship updates while perpetually having to put off certain changes.The post Episode 524: It Did Start To Bug Me appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton talk about plans for MarsEdit 5, requiring a later version of macOS, and even employing SwiftUI in the new version. When is it the right time to drop support for older OSes because of the lure of newer features? Then they talk about when a major upgrade is “paid upgrade-worthy” and which platforms Daniel should invest in for MarsEdit’s future.The post Episode 523: A Secret Futurist appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about the latest stage of FogBugz’s corporate ownership, the reaction among its few remaining users, and how happy Daniel is to have gotten out when he did. They ponder how important it is for any company to continually update their apps, as long as they continue to fulfill their primary purpose, and Manton makes a discovery about a long-time service he’d assumed was not receiving regular updates.The post Episode 522: I’m Sure You’re Happy appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel and Manton react to Elon Musk's attempt to back out of acquiring Twitter. They talk about whether Twitter should even try to force him to follow through, or whether that is ultimately worse for the company. Is Twitter still a diamond in the rough, and could a leader with vision and enthusiasm make the company more valuable than Musk's offer?The post Episode 521: Some Dumb Mistake appeared first on Core Intuition.

Manton and Daniel talk about Panc’s Playdate game system, the audaciousness of building a novel hardware device, and whether or not “What Would Panic Do” should still apply to most of us. They celebrate the thrill and joy of pursuing “weird” ambitions when you want to. Finally, they talk about their own tendencies to work on multiple projects of personal interest, and how much they should strive to avoid spreading themselves too thin.The post Episode 520: Do Weird Things appeared first on Core Intuition.

Daniel talks to Manton about his continuing work to transition MarsEdit away from legacy WebView, the difficulty of doing so, and the thrill of becoming a "tangential expert" in web development. They react to a small rift in the WordPress community involving Matt Mullenweg and Go Daddy, and compare thoughts on what obligations, if any, consumers of open source software have to the creators.The post Episode 519: It’s A Gift appeared first on Core Intuition.