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Sep ’23

  • Stanford is a platform

    I love talking to incoming students at Stanford. When I do, I always emphasize that Stanford is a platform, not a destination. Sure, they have a magical time ahead. They’ll make amazing friends, and they’ll enjoy unbelievably good weather.

Aug ’21

  • Are you a robot?

    Poor robots. All around the internet are little ‘CAPTCHA’ checkboxes designed to keep them out. That terrible tickmark—“I am not a robot”—has caused many a positronic tear. Well, it’s time someone thought about the robots. I created a dedicated website for robots and harnessed the power of probability to keep humans out.


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