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Software teams can often be built on mediocre advice, strive to do better and improve fundamentals.
Teams can operate either on gut feeling and experience or fashionable advice and impulsive behavior.
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You can support Fight to Repair by purchasing t-shirts, mugs, and books from their shop.
The Fight to Repair shop offers t-shirts, mugs, and a bookshop with recommended reads for right to repair advocates.
Farmers have a special 'DUCK FEERE!' shirt and mug that supports their right to repair their equipment.

Various species of racists exist, each with unique behaviors and traits.
Identifying and avoiding racists can be challenging, but understanding their characteristics is essential.
It's important to be vigilant against racism in all its forms and to stand up against it when encountered.

NIH is seeking input on reducing publication bias against null studies to improve science integrity and innovation
NIH is inviting comments on their strategic plan for data science to ensure data is findable, accessible, and leads to tangible health improvements
Prioritizing null results and meaningful data metrics can advance science and human health

Xavi Benjamin's new platform focuses on sharing thoughts on entrepreneurship, art, and building an empire.
Xavi reintroduced himself after a break from writing online, expressing his rusty writing skills despite considering himself a writer.
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A new online project is launching soon. It's exciting to see new ideas coming to life!
The project is run by Zakaria Yousfi, who is looking to share his thoughts and insights.
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Started a personal journal to track daily highlights and foster creativity.
Repurposed personal website for sharing writings and learning with a broader audience.
Resumed writing in newsletter to prioritize learning about AI and share content bi-weekly.

On Engineering is a new publication focusing on technology and engineering.
The content includes in-depth long-form posts on specific topics.
The author is excited to start the journey and delve into the process with the readers.

The quote 'Information wants to be free' originated in a conversation between Stewart Brand and Steve Wozniak in 1984, highlighting the conflicting views on the value and accessibility of information.
The idea that information should be free, but the time spent on it should not, underscores the balance between information's economic worth and the scarcity of attention.
The original transcription of the conversation revealed that the term 'information wants to be free' was not accurately spoken by Brand, with the qualifier 'almost' altering the context of the statement.