# fan mail (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fan mail. Page: Feed: --- ## [Whose privacy?](https://martins.irbe.dev/2026/whose-privacy) _2026-03-02 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ A reflection on cancelling a ChatGPT subscription, the distinction between public and private AI use, and the principle that convenience shouldn't cost privacy. ## [Promise in a broken mirror](https://martins.irbe.dev/2026/promise-in-a-broken-mirror) _2026-02-20 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ A reflective look at what language models actually are, why they often seem more mysterious than they are, and how understanding their limits changes how we use them. ## [A Better Score Tracker for Flip 7](https://martins.irbe.dev/2026/a-better-flip7-score-tracker) _2026-01-26 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ A small side project born at the kitchen table: why I built a faster, clearer score tracker for Flip 7 to keep the game flowing, even with kids involved. ## [Let’s Make Some Mayak Gyeran](https://martins.irbe.dev/2025/mayak-gyeran) _2025-01-25 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ Learn how to make 마약계란 (Mayak Gyeran), delicious Korean marinated eggs with a perfect balance of umami, sweetness, and spice. A quick and easy recipe for a flavorful side dish, snack, or ramen topping! ## [Friends Don’t Lie](https://martins.irbe.dev/2024/friends-dont-lie) _2024-10-18 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ A reflection on how friendships shape personal growth, the impact of losing friends, and the lasting influence of those who inspire us along the way. ## [CRE-ai-TIVITY](https://martins.irbe.dev/2024/cre-AI-tivity) _2024-10-11 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ A reflection on the use of AI tools like NotebookLM and ElevenLabs in content creation, the challenge of AI-generated content saturation, and the responsibility of creators in shaping the future of technology. ## [PlayStation: End of an Era](https://martins.irbe.dev/2024/playstation-end-of-era) _2024-09-20 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ A personal reflection on the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Edition PS5 Pro, the shift in gaming culture from innovation to marketing-driven strategies, and the nostalgia for the original PlayStation experience. ## [Everything “new” feels old](https://martins.irbe.dev/2024/everything-new-feels-old) _2024-09-10 · Mārtiņš Irbe · Mārtiņš Irbe_ A reflection on how modern technological advancements feel predictable, lacking the innovation that once sparked excitement, and how personal growth changes our perception of novelty.