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Chris Johns

@chrisjohns.me

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Web Engineer - Not spider-webs though, those are scary  “Be curious, not judgmental.” - Ted Lasso #GoldenRule ChrisJohns.me

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 07/09/2026

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 22/12/2025

Image of the iOS Reminders App icon with a red dot badge with the number “4” in it.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 10/05/2025

I definitely don’t have a grudge against #Netflix

“Netflix to open their own restaurant”

A comment below that image shows:
“Are you enjoying your meal sir?”
“Yeah it’s amazing!”
“Splendid” *Removes it from the menu*

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 20/02/2025

"My name is Harry Potter"
"Hello Harry Potter, my name is ChatGPT"

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 20/02/2025

Proper prompt formatting for LLMs: Goal, Return Format, Warnings, and Context Dump

Goal
I want a list of the best unique weekend getaways within two hours
of New York City.
Each destination should provide a cool and unique experience and be lesser known

Return Format
For each getaway, return the name of the destination as I'd find it on travel guides, then provide the starting address, the ending address (if applicable), distance, drive time, duration of the
experience, and what makes it a cool and unique adventure.
Return the top 3.

Warnings
Be careful to make sure that the name of the location is correct,
that it actually exists, and that the time is correct.

Context Dump
For context: my partner and I love exploring! We've done pretty much all of the well-known spots in our city, whether it's popular museums, parks, or local attractions. We definitely want to get out of town — we did a small road trip recently to a nearby landmark, and it was really long and tiring, so we're in the mood for
something different this weekend! Water views would still be nice. We love great food. One thing I really enjoyed about our last trip was that it ended with a fun celebration (arriving somewhere cool for dinner!). Historical sites and hidden gems are great, but we've done a lot of those already. We won't be seeing each other for a few weeks (they have to travel for work), so the uniqueness here really counts.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 03/02/2025

“It’s al about the greater good”
“The greater good”
“How can this be for the greater good?”
“The greater good”

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 02/12/2024

Why I trust #ApplePay over #GooglePay

A diagram comparing Apple Pay and Google Pay security systems. The image shows two parallel flows: On the left, Apple Pay uses a Device Account Number (DAN) stored in a secure chip, connecting to an e-commerce server and bank. On the right, Google Pay routes credit card info through Google servers before connecting to the e-commerce server and bank. Both systems start with a user's credit card information at the top. The diagram uses blue arrows for secure data flow and red arrows for credit card information transfer.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 17/11/2024

“Free Speech”

Elon Musk tweet that says, “There will be consequences for those who pushed foreign interference hoaxes.”
8:06 AM - Nov 16, 2024

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 15/11/2024

A family member was completely outraged and in shock when Obama bowed to a Japanese emperor (which followed tradition). And yet, silence when this happened:

President Trump in 2018 appearing to salute a North Korean General; the General attempting to shake Trump’s hand.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 15/11/2024

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 10/11/2024

Just sitting here listening to music… realizing that I have a max limit of 30 minutes to disassociate.

A parking stall sign that says “30 minute parking only”.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 07/11/2024

Uneducated, young, white males

Graphic showing exit poll numbers based off of key demographics.
Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump
Gender
Male: 42% to 55%
Female: 53% to 45%

Race
White: 41% to 57%
Black: 85% to 13%
Hispanic/Latino: 52% to 46%
Asian: 54% to 39%
Other: 42% to 54%

Age
18-29: 54% to 43%
30-44: 49% to 48%
45-64: 44% to 54%
65+: 49% to 49%

Education
College graduate: 55% to 42%
No college degree: 42% to 56%

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 07/11/2024

"One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We're no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It's simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we've been taken. Once you give a charlatan power over you, you almost never get it back."
- Carl Sagan,
The Demon-Haunted World

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 06/11/2024

I put a decoy/fake “roofing” event on my Google Calendar, just to see if they’re scraping that data or using my calendar to serve ads back to me… and sure enough, there’s an advertisement on my YouTube feed for roof replacement. Yes, I know… It’s silly of me to want privacy. 🙄

Calendar event showing, "Get Home Roof Replaced" in Google Calendar.

YouTube showing sponsoring "Roofing" advertising.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 06/11/2024

Multi-streaming gameplay using dual PC setup feels just…

Digital art of Pacha from Emperor's New Groove making his signature 'just right' gesture with closed eyes and an OK hand signal (chef's kiss), wearing his green poncho against a dark red background.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 06/11/2024

Image of 3 slices of "Captain Jack Sparrow" from Pirates of Caribbean.
First slice shows text: "Backend Developer" - he looks interested in a rock he's holding.
Second slice shows text: "CSS" - and him licking the rock.
Third slice shows him recoiling in disgust.

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 21/10/2016

I like my new MacBook decal

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Chris Johns @chrisjohns.me · 29/03/2014

Look guys I'm in Paris!!! Jk it's just Las V. t.co/MbZtf0NR3i

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