Essays & Notes
Essays & Notes
An archive of slow writing about software, product, and life between two languages.
- Apr 9, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
The First 🐺 in 12,000 Years: How Colossal "Brought Back" the Dire Wolf
Startup Colossal has announced de-extinction — three "puppies" of the dire wolf have been born.
- Apr 7, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
Always Ask for a Discount
In the post-Soviet space, asking for a discount seems shameful, while in the USA it’s the norm.
- Apr 7, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
How Quickly Do Money Appear in a Civilization?
If we were to start a civilization from scratch, how quickly would money appear in it? This brings incredible delight.
- Apr 6, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
How to Disable Canvas in ChatGPT
If you, like me, are annoyed by Canvas, it turns out you can disable it for all new chats.
- Apr 4, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
Thoughts of Rvachev
Today, I want to share some thoughts about the intersection of software development and personal growth.
- Apr 3, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
Walking Meetings: A New Format for Communication
Arrange a walking meeting instead of traditional lunches or dinners.
- Apr 2, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
Can You Tell 🤖 from 👨🦰?
Guys from UC San Diego launched an interesting research game — you chat simultaneously with a human and AI and try to figure out who is who.
- Mar 31, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
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- Mar 31, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
How to Edit Images in ChatGPT
Not everyone knows that in ChatGPT you can edit only a part of the image.
- Mar 30, 2025 · Essay · 1 min
Placing Bets on Auto-Generated Stickers in Telegram
When will Telegram introduce auto-generated stickers?