Yesterday's episode of The Daily is a great listen on the quasi-religious beliefs powering the AI race. Worth your time, really!
nytimes.com/2026/09/18/podcasts/the-daily/the-techno-religion-at-the-center-of-the-ai-debate.html
Geoffrey Richard
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Hi there, I'm Geoffrey, welcome. You'll find a small about page, a feed with my posts on the web, and a few blog posts on privacy, encryption and the occasional rant on European tech policy.
Recent Writing
Skincare for Millennial Men: The Science, Not the Marketing Fluff
The essentials of skincare for millennial men, plus evidence-based options for those who want to go beyond the basics.
August 3, 2026 · skincare
The Galileo Gambit: Scientific Liberty, Consensus, and the Cost of Persuasion
Why “they laughed at Galileo” is not evidence and why, in matters of health, the gap between persuasion and proof carries a measurable cost.
June 6, 2026 · epistemology
Owning My Corner of the Internet: Self-Hosting Decentralized Social Media
A few years ago I wrote a series about taking back your privacy, starting with the humble password manager. That series was about defense: stopping other people …
May 22, 2026 · tech
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I am really enjoying experimenting with Meshcore. The Brussels network is improving, and the Belgian coast is now reachable with consistency. I expect broader coverage for eastern Brussels in time, along with Wallonia, though the obstacles there are more substantial.
When technical access narrows, legal compulsion widens.
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