Open-Sourcing Resonant: What I Learned Building a Local-First Voice App
Resonant's core is now open source under the MIT License. Here's everything I learned about local inference, positioning, distribution, and voice UX along the way.
Thomas Schlossmacher
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From Coding to Operational Work
We have reached the point where coding agents are no longer just tools for writing software. They are becoming practical enough to move into operational work...
How to Name Something
A simple heuristic for finding a product name that actually fits.
You Think Faster Than You Type
Typing is low bandwidth. Voice is the upgrade we already have — and most AI tools aren't using it.
Companies as Code
On companies as input-output platforms, operational agents, and the human harness around them.
How to Develop Taste
In a world where everyone has superpowers, taste is the differentiator. Here's how builders develop it.
Digital Desire Paths
How the physical shortcuts humans carve through grass are shaping modern UIUX — from OAuth to the 'last used' login badge.
9 Things You Can Do for More Effective Agent-Driven Development
Nine practical strategies for AI agent-driven development, from cross-referencing architecture to optimizing code for agent navigation.
Starter Template: agents.md
A reference template for configuring AI coding agents with behavioral rules, documentation practices, and code style guidelines.
The IRL Moat
In an age of AI and infinite digital content, in-person experiences become the ultimate competitive moat.
Matching buying behavior (GTM)
Why matching your sales process to buyer's operational environment reduces friction and wins deals.
AI Anywhere Extension
Browser extension that lets you highlight text on any webpage and send it directly to your favorite AI chat platform.
Claude Code Setup 101
Essential tips and best practices for setting up and using Claude Code effectively in your development workflow.
The Upstream Squeeze
How AI model companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are competing with their own customers by building applications.
Memory, Intimacy, Consciousness
Exploring AI's shift from general intelligence to deeply personalized systems that capture memory and user consciousness.
The JSONification of Everything
Learn to capture the essence of designs, styles, and ideas in JSON format for AI to analyze and recreate.
The Soft Skills Renaissance
As AI handles technical work, soft skills like taste, intuition, and empathy become the new competitive advantage.
Vibe Coding Apps
A curated list of the best AI-powered IDEs, development environments, and terminal tools for vibe coding.
Vibe Coding
How AI is creating a new class of builders who focus on empathy and user experience over technical perfection.
AI Coding: A Beginner's Guide
Personal, no-nonsense guide to getting started with AI coding, covering ideation, building, debugging, and design.
The Deep Research Tool List
A curated list of AI-powered deep research tools and implementations for comprehensive information synthesis.
A List of Websites to Delete Your B2B Data From
Comprehensive list of opt-out links to remove your professional data from major B2B data brokers.
Guide: Writing Long-Form Content with Voice and AI
A practical guide to creating long-form content by combining voice interaction with AI assistance.
Demo: One-Shot App Development with AI
A seven-step process for building complete applications with AI assistance in a single development session.
Observations: Coding with AI
A practical framework for using AI coding assistants effectively, from setup to debugging workflows.
Observations: VC Priorities and Politics in 2025
Analysis of 2025 VC priorities from YC and A16Z, revealing alignment with presidential campaign topics.
List of AI Coding Tools
Comprehensive list of AI coding tools, IDEs, and extensions including Cursor, Replit, Windsurf, and more.
Charlie - Focus Extension
Chrome extension providing ambient accountability through a friendly animated observer named Charlie.
Favorite Software Applications
A curated collection of privacy, productivity, creative, and research tools that enhance daily workflows.
Favorite Pieces of Software
A curated collection of software tools for privacy, productivity, development, and creativity.