Gabriel Weinberg

Principles almost always have exceptions, often when they conflict with other principles (Rule 5)

When principles conflict, a priority stack usually decides which one wins.

May 10 • yegg

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April 2026

Start collecting an AI "token tax" now; figure out exactly what to do with the funds later

Decoupling collection from disbursement will make it easier to start putting money in a lockbox now, providing flexibility to craft the right support…

Apr 25 • yegg

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March 2026

You can make a compelling narrative for almost anything untrue (Rule 4)

Pick something you believe to be untrue, for example a common conspiracy theory or policy narrative.

Mar 22 • yegg

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February 2026

There should be a citizen-led path to amend the Constitution

Congress won't reform itself, but a citizen-led amendment path could.

Feb 28 • yegg

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January 2026

Simulating likely 2026 World Cup matchups (for all matches)

I’ve been using Cursor for coding for some time, but I finally gave Claude Code a try for this short side project: simulating the 2026 World Cup bracket…

Jan 31 • yegg

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Yes AI or No AI, that is the question

AI is everywhere. Did anyone give you a choice?

Jan 19 • yegg

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As AI displaces jobs, the US government should create new jobs building affordable housing

What if some displaced workers help build the housing we need?

Jan 7 • yegg

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December 2025

Some surprising things about DuckDuckGo you probably don't know

We have hundreds of easter-egg logos (featuring our friendly mascot Dax Brown) that surface when you make certain queries on our search engine. Our…

Dec 13, 2025 • yegg

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November 2025

What GLP-1 drug price is cost neutral to Medicare?

Seemingly around $140/month

Nov 29, 2025 • yegg

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One approach to a heavily curated information diet

Disclaimer: This approach works for me.

Nov 22, 2025 • yegg

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China has a major working-age population advantage through at least 2075

Given this advantage, they have a path to dwarf the U.S. economy

Nov 15, 2025 • yegg

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Introducing Duck Tales

New audio/video interview series taking you inside DuckDuckGo

Nov 8, 2025 • yegg

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