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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

i started something over the holiday break. my wife and i spent a morning talking about ai. what it means for how people work, whether ai-assisted art is still art, what gets lost when machines can do things that used to require years of practice. she's a pastry chef. i work in tech...

austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Where tf is the non-political side of Blue Sky? Don’t get me wrong, I love reading through all the hot takes, news, and hot seats on here but f*ck my mental health, it needs a break sometimes.

As a democrat, this is a good thing. Wow….look how easy that was.

If you’re even considering downloading DeepSeek, just know the data’s not yours. So don’t do it.

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It’s not a buyout? It’s an agreement to continue working at home and then lose their job in September.

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In case it’s unclear… Trump’s strategy is to consolidate power by eroding checks on presidential authority (dismantling oversight of federal agencies, congress, and international alliances) while expanding control over law enforcement. He doesn’t want to lead. He wants to rule.

austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

He also doesn’t do streaming, so the Severence production team sends him dvds so he can watch it.

austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

This January is the longest January in the history of January.

austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

TIL that the “hello” screen that shows up when setting up an Apple product is paying homage to the original Macintosh.

austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

The insane number of executive orders in the last 24 hours has got me thinking a lot about this quote from Andor.

austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

This is totally where the $500B came from for the Starship Enterprise or whatever the f*ck it’s called.

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Pains of living in an apartment complex where my gig internet tanks around 6pm.

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Just bought a PlayStation Portal. Is the cloud gaming really as good as the reviews are saying? I don’t play any FPS that require quick reaction times. Just games like BG3, Dave the Diver, Stardew Valley.

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Accountability is good. Punishment without context isn’t. It’s hard to accept, but most people don’t “cancel” others to create accountability. They do it to feel virtuous. Growth, and room for repair should matter more than speed and finality.

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

This idea of “exploration > certainty” has been a big theme for me lately. It’s shaped how I think about work, leadership, and even my own personal growth. I broke down my perspective more in my latest Substack: open.substack.com/pub/austinr...

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Independent thinking isn’t about rebellion, it’s about curiosity. It’s about asking “What if that isn’t true?” That instinct has caused friction in my work, family, and life. And I stand by it. If more people value exploration over certainty, we’d be better off.

austinreece.substack.com/p/embracing...

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If any of this resonates, I invite you to read my full post on (and subscribe!), where I share personal stories, reflections on the COVID era, and thoughts on work, cancel culture, and more. It’s my first post, so I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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My takeaway? Balance is essential. Conformists create stability and order, but too much of it becomes oppressive. Independent thinkers create progress, but too much of that can lead to chaos. Macro balance, micro independence, that’s the goal.

And then there’s social media. Algorithms reward emotional outrage, not curiosity or thoughtful debate. Conventional-minded enforcers dominate, while independent thinkers (with “strong opinions, loosely held”) get drowned out. It’s a game most of us don’t realize we’re playing.

At work, the same patterns emerge. Companies say they want “disruptive thinkers,” but in practice, they want compliance. Leaders say, “challenge me,” but most people play it safe. Over time, it creates a system people secretly hate but can’t escape.

We’ve all seen this play out. Mobs form, punishments are handed out, and nuance dies. Sometimes it’s justified. But most of the time, it’s not. I argue for more space to let people reflect, grow, and change, especially in public discourse.

One of the most provocative claims from Graham’s essay is this: “The aggressively conventional-minded cause a disproportionate amount of the world’s problems.” I reflect on that idea and how it connects to cancel culture, social media, and modern work life.

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The thrill of challenging assumptions is something I can’t shake. At work, in life, even during the pandemic, I found myself drawn to exploring “taboo” questions. It wasn’t about being contrarian, it was about exploration.

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I just published my first Substack post, and it’s about something that’s been on my mind for a while: conformism. How it shapes society, work, and our own lives. Inspired by Paul Graham’s 4-quadrant model, I explore where I fit and how I think it shows up in our world.

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A lot of people can’t stand Zak Brown, but credit where it’s due; he took one of the worst teams on the grid and turned it into the best. When he joined in 2016, they had lost most of their sponsors, struggled with the engine, and even their drivers were mocking them. Look at them now.

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

One of my favorite things on social media is trying to de-escalate angry replies and turn them into more thoughtful conversations.

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austin @austin-reece.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Just Checo doing Checo things. No attempt to go, no clutch issue, just not paying attention. RedBull needs a new teammate for Max.

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Ferrari strategy is deserving of the meme.

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There’s no way Sainz can do a one-stop. Mark my words this is a Ferrari strategy f*ck up in the making.

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Sean Kelly @virtualstatman.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Those mediums aren’t lasting for anyone.

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Before tonight, Lewis Hamilton had won every Grand Prix in which he has led a lap this season (Silverstone, Spa) #LasVegasGP

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Hopefully it stays that way once he pits!

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Mediums lasting 10-12 laps, softs lasting 4 ish laps (Alonso). This track is absolutely wrecking the tires. It’s gonna be a 3-4 stopper at this rate. #LasVegasGP

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I need a “Free Oscar” t-shirt like those old Free Weezy shirts.

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Leclerc went from an epic start to a drop in pace like no other. Those mediums are getting grained af on that Ferrari.

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Another classic F1 scenario: RB claims incompetence during practice and/or qualifying and then BAM 💥 straight to the front. Max Verstappen is a beast in race trim.

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Oscar under investigation for false start 🫠

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I feel like I should be more on the edge of my seat as the Drivers Championship could be decided tonight. I just don’t think Landon Norris has what it takes to beat Max. He’s too risk averse imo. Hopefully I’ll eat my words.

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F1 Destructor’s Championship Driver Standings* ⤵️ 🥇PER ($4.8M USD) 🥈ALB ($4.6M USD) 🥉RUS ($3.2M USD) *Estimated cost of accidents