Python, the Shepard Tone, and the Narrow Waist of Software Architecture

This entry captures a pivotal conversation about technical intuition and mental models in the Age of AI. By examining metaphors like the Shepard tone and the narrow waist of Unix, I frame how developers can remain in tune with their tools without succumbing to bloat or platform lock-in. It reinforces the core philosophy of building simple, text-backed, resilient systems.