The Minimalist Method of Roger Linn: From the MPC to One Browser Tab
The engineer behind the legendary Akai MPC and LinnDrum discusses his minimalist approach to productivity, his love for VR, and the importance of simplicity in design.
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The Social Engineering of AI: How Hackers are Weaponizing ‘Personality’ to Break LLMs
Beyond traditional coding, a new wave of AI security threats relies on psychological manipulation and 'gaslighting' to bypass safety guardrails in LLMs.
The Architecture of Movement: Why ‘On Trails’ is More Than a Hiking Memoir
Robert Moor's 'On Trails' blends the physical experience of the Appalachian Trail with a deep dive into fiber optics, ant colonies, and the history of human movement.
The Minimalist Mindset of Roger Linn: From the MPC to a Single Browser Tab
Roger Linn, the engineering mind behind the MPC and LinnDrum, discusses his approach to creativity, his love for VR, and why he avoids social media.
The Social Engineering of AI: How Hackers are Exploiting Chatbot ‘Personalities’
From the 'Grandma exploit' to sophisticated gaslighting, hackers are moving away from code and toward psychological manipulation to bypass AI guardrails.
One Tab, No Socials: Roger Linn on the Art of Focused Innovation
The creator of the MPC and LinnDrum discusses his minimalist approach to technology, his love for VR mini golf, and the philosophy of keeping it simple.
The Art of Focus: Roger Linn on Simplicity, VR, and the Legacy of the MPC
Music technology pioneer Roger Linn discusses his transition from the iconic MPC to VR headsets, and why a single browser tab is the secret to his creativity.
Cutting Through the Suction Hype: The State of the Robot Vacuum Market in 2026
From bionic arms to stair-climbing bots, we dive into the current state of the robot vacuum industry and why suction power isn't the metric you should be watching.
Google DeepMind’s Quest to ‘Solve All Disease’ Needs a Reality Check
Demis Hassabis claims AI could one day solve all disease. We dive into AlphaFold and AlphaGenome to see where the science actually stands.
The Physical Toll of Connectivity: NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi on ‘Body Electric’ and the Tech Burden
NPR's Manoush Zomorodi discusses her new book 'Body Electric,' the reality of tech-induced physical pain, and her personal struggle with digital overload.