Drew Smith
@drewpasmith.com
Leadership (and life) coach helping folk unfold in to life: https://unfoldi.ng
Co-creator at @lookingoutpodcast
#SaccoEra devotee
Late-stage autistic
Gadigal land / Sydney
They/Them
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Co-creator at @lookingoutpodcast
#SaccoEra devotee
Late-stage autistic
Gadigal land / Sydney
They/Them
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Ok, this has been a fascinating use case for an LLM:
Autodesk Fusion 360, the CAD package with which I'm relearning... uh... CAD has an LLM-driven assistant built into it.
It has direct access to the 3d model via MCP plus it can take and analyse screenshots to "see" what I'm seeing.
It's amazing.
Autodesk Fusion 360, the CAD package with which I'm relearning... uh... CAD has an LLM-driven assistant built into it.
It has direct access to the 3d model via MCP plus it can take and analyse screenshots to "see" what I'm seeing.
It's amazing.
September 17, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Ok, this has been a fascinating use case for an LLM:
Autodesk Fusion 360, the CAD package with which I'm relearning... uh... CAD has an LLM-driven assistant built into it.
It has direct access to the 3d model via MCP plus it can take and analyse screenshots to "see" what I'm seeing.
It's amazing.
Autodesk Fusion 360, the CAD package with which I'm relearning... uh... CAD has an LLM-driven assistant built into it.
It has direct access to the 3d model via MCP plus it can take and analyse screenshots to "see" what I'm seeing.
It's amazing.
Preach, babes.
Preach.
Preach.
anyway, all this is to say: I would rather live in the flaming wreckage of everything we now take for granted than participate in a national LessWrong thread
September 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Preach, babes.
Preach.
Preach.
Gotta keep sellin’ this chips, eh, Jensen?
(mark’s so far behind he’d just as happily see the others burn, probs)
(mark’s so far behind he’d just as happily see the others burn, probs)
September 16, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Gotta keep sellin’ this chips, eh, Jensen?
(mark’s so far behind he’d just as happily see the others burn, probs)
(mark’s so far behind he’d just as happily see the others burn, probs)
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ed sheeran makes a good point, there really are two paths to peace: doing something, and not doing something
September 15, 2026 at 5:57 PM
ed sheeran makes a good point, there really are two paths to peace: doing something, and not doing something
Last night, Chris made a mahoosive pot of pumpkin soup because our neighbours did a fruit and veg run to the wholesale markets on Saturday.
We gave some of the soup to another neighbour, who gave us spanakopita (Greek cheese and spinach pie) in return.
I love our building.
We gave some of the soup to another neighbour, who gave us spanakopita (Greek cheese and spinach pie) in return.
I love our building.
September 15, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Last night, Chris made a mahoosive pot of pumpkin soup because our neighbours did a fruit and veg run to the wholesale markets on Saturday.
We gave some of the soup to another neighbour, who gave us spanakopita (Greek cheese and spinach pie) in return.
I love our building.
We gave some of the soup to another neighbour, who gave us spanakopita (Greek cheese and spinach pie) in return.
I love our building.
For everyone, generally, but for @tenders.bsky.social, @andypolaine.bsky.social, and @bjkraal.bsky.social specifically.
AI Economics for Dummies
“Xavier owns an apartment that he rents out at a loss of $1 billion/month. Seeing this success, he decides to make financial commitments to construct $850 bi...
www.mcsweeneys.net
September 15, 2026 at 3:13 AM
For everyone, generally, but for @tenders.bsky.social, @andypolaine.bsky.social, and @bjkraal.bsky.social specifically.
Reposted by Drew Smith
Back in 2008, I photographed this gentleman and his Isuzu 117 Coupé on the street in Aomonoyokocho. Beautiful car and he had a classy look, too.
In January of 2025, I was walking on the Old Tokaido Road and spotted the same car, off the road, parked. Good to know it's still here. Hope he is, too.
In January of 2025, I was walking on the Old Tokaido Road and spotted the same car, off the road, parked. Good to know it's still here. Hope he is, too.
September 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Back in 2008, I photographed this gentleman and his Isuzu 117 Coupé on the street in Aomonoyokocho. Beautiful car and he had a classy look, too.
In January of 2025, I was walking on the Old Tokaido Road and spotted the same car, off the road, parked. Good to know it's still here. Hope he is, too.
In January of 2025, I was walking on the Old Tokaido Road and spotted the same car, off the road, parked. Good to know it's still here. Hope he is, too.
Ah, Ed…. EEEEEEDDDDDDD!?!?
(@niedermeyer.online that is)
Zurich Insurance is offering discounts to Australian Supervised FSD customers.
I’m looking forward/not looking forward to this…
www.smh.com.au/business/con...
(@niedermeyer.online that is)
Zurich Insurance is offering discounts to Australian Supervised FSD customers.
I’m looking forward/not looking forward to this…
www.smh.com.au/business/con...
‘Humans make mistakes’: Insurer offers discount to self-driving car owners
Fully self-driving cars are already on the road in Australia, now one major insurer is backing the safety claims of the futuristic technology.
www.smh.com.au
September 13, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Ah, Ed…. EEEEEEDDDDDDD!?!?
(@niedermeyer.online that is)
Zurich Insurance is offering discounts to Australian Supervised FSD customers.
I’m looking forward/not looking forward to this…
www.smh.com.au/business/con...
(@niedermeyer.online that is)
Zurich Insurance is offering discounts to Australian Supervised FSD customers.
I’m looking forward/not looking forward to this…
www.smh.com.au/business/con...
Reposted by Drew Smith
We may have witnessed the most brazen cartel agreement in history—not negotiated in some back room but right there on social media.
Which is: All AI frontier labs agree to constrain growth (ie cut spending on innovation) which reduces capital needs.
Next step: "responsible" pricing of tokens?
Which is: All AI frontier labs agree to constrain growth (ie cut spending on innovation) which reduces capital needs.
Next step: "responsible" pricing of tokens?
September 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
We may have witnessed the most brazen cartel agreement in history—not negotiated in some back room but right there on social media.
Which is: All AI frontier labs agree to constrain growth (ie cut spending on innovation) which reduces capital needs.
Next step: "responsible" pricing of tokens?
Which is: All AI frontier labs agree to constrain growth (ie cut spending on innovation) which reduces capital needs.
Next step: "responsible" pricing of tokens?
Reposted by Drew Smith
Posting apropos of *gestures broadly*…
(we’re singing this in choir this season and every time we have so far, and every time I listen to this recording, I start crying)
(we’re singing this in choir this season and every time we have so far, and every time I listen to this recording, I start crying)
Light of a Clear Blue Morning
YouTube video by Conspirare - Topic
youtu.be
September 12, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Posting apropos of *gestures broadly*…
(we’re singing this in choir this season and every time we have so far, and every time I listen to this recording, I start crying)
(we’re singing this in choir this season and every time we have so far, and every time I listen to this recording, I start crying)
Big dog has entered the car wash.
September 11, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Big dog has entered the car wash.
It’s kinda crazy to me how the end of civilisation at the hand of some SV manchilds has just casually slipped into the discourse and we’re all supposed to be like “huh, I guess that’s so…” and get on with our lives.
Meanwhile, here’s a lovely 997 with an ambitious number plate and the GS in back:
Meanwhile, here’s a lovely 997 with an ambitious number plate and the GS in back:
September 11, 2026 at 11:01 PM
It’s kinda crazy to me how the end of civilisation at the hand of some SV manchilds has just casually slipped into the discourse and we’re all supposed to be like “huh, I guess that’s so…” and get on with our lives.
Meanwhile, here’s a lovely 997 with an ambitious number plate and the GS in back:
Meanwhile, here’s a lovely 997 with an ambitious number plate and the GS in back:
I have no idea what this means but it combines Azealia Banks and a kangaroo so I’m here for it.
September 11, 2026 at 9:24 PM
I have no idea what this means but it combines Azealia Banks and a kangaroo so I’m here for it.
Reposted by Drew Smith
Bears repeating here too via @mattxiv.bsky.social
September 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Bears repeating here too via @mattxiv.bsky.social
Me: mum, I want some lipstick on a pig
Mum: we have a pig with lipstick on at home
The lipsticked pig at home:
Mum: we have a pig with lipstick on at home
The lipsticked pig at home:
September 10, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Me: mum, I want some lipstick on a pig
Mum: we have a pig with lipstick on at home
The lipsticked pig at home:
Mum: we have a pig with lipstick on at home
The lipsticked pig at home:
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“A Rolls-Royce is a Rolls-Royce.
And then there is the Rolls-Royce Camargue—which contains everything expected from a Rolls-Royce, and then some”. 1/2
#RollsRoyce #Camargue #AutoDidakt #CarDesign
And then there is the Rolls-Royce Camargue—which contains everything expected from a Rolls-Royce, and then some”. 1/2
#RollsRoyce #Camargue #AutoDidakt #CarDesign
Rolls-Royce Camargue - AUTO DIDAKT Design Review
YouTube video by Auto Didakt
youtu.be
September 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
“A Rolls-Royce is a Rolls-Royce.
And then there is the Rolls-Royce Camargue—which contains everything expected from a Rolls-Royce, and then some”. 1/2
#RollsRoyce #Camargue #AutoDidakt #CarDesign
And then there is the Rolls-Royce Camargue—which contains everything expected from a Rolls-Royce, and then some”. 1/2
#RollsRoyce #Camargue #AutoDidakt #CarDesign
Come for Bowie singing fag in hand.
Stay for George Michael singing along in the background.
(also, it takes a while for Annie to give the good stuff if I'm honest)
Stay for George Michael singing along in the background.
(also, it takes a while for Annie to give the good stuff if I'm honest)
September 9, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Come for Bowie singing fag in hand.
Stay for George Michael singing along in the background.
(also, it takes a while for Annie to give the good stuff if I'm honest)
Stay for George Michael singing along in the background.
(also, it takes a while for Annie to give the good stuff if I'm honest)
Funny thing is, the nicest old money UHNWIs I know roll like this.
You can shove your Rolls Royce chauffeured runway access. Theres only one way to be taken seriously in business. Its Twingo Time!
September 8, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Funny thing is, the nicest old money UHNWIs I know roll like this.
I can't wait to see this.
I'd I'm beyond grateful to @niedermeyer.online for his service.
Watching the Musk brainworm destroy parts of automotive design and engineering culture, and the people who are responsible for its stewardship, has been beyond painful.
I'd I'm beyond grateful to @niedermeyer.online for his service.
Watching the Musk brainworm destroy parts of automotive design and engineering culture, and the people who are responsible for its stewardship, has been beyond painful.
I somehow managed to miss the red carpet, as well as the last train home, but the premiere of MUSK was still an incredible experience. Alex Gibney has captured the Musk phenomenon for a mainstream audience in a way we haven't seen, and which makes many lonely years feel more worthwhile.
September 8, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I can't wait to see this.
I'd I'm beyond grateful to @niedermeyer.online for his service.
Watching the Musk brainworm destroy parts of automotive design and engineering culture, and the people who are responsible for its stewardship, has been beyond painful.
I'd I'm beyond grateful to @niedermeyer.online for his service.
Watching the Musk brainworm destroy parts of automotive design and engineering culture, and the people who are responsible for its stewardship, has been beyond painful.
Reposting apropos of nothing other than the biggest BSky drag I've seen in a while.
I'll say it again: many designers knew this.
Many actively counselled against it.
But senior leadership, dazzled by Elon's derring do, said "BIG SCREENS LFG!"
And the rest is history in the making.
I'll say it again: many designers knew this.
Many actively counselled against it.
But senior leadership, dazzled by Elon's derring do, said "BIG SCREENS LFG!"
And the rest is history in the making.
September 7, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Reposting apropos of nothing other than the biggest BSky drag I've seen in a while.
I'll say it again: many designers knew this.
Many actively counselled against it.
But senior leadership, dazzled by Elon's derring do, said "BIG SCREENS LFG!"
And the rest is history in the making.
I'll say it again: many designers knew this.
Many actively counselled against it.
But senior leadership, dazzled by Elon's derring do, said "BIG SCREENS LFG!"
And the rest is history in the making.
This isn’t a controversial opinion, even among (especially among) people who design cars for a living.
It's cool that we took all that time (correctly) banning texting while driving, and then let car manufacturers put in screens so big they create giant blind spots along the lower edge of your windshield. More child deaths for the joy of your interior looking like a 23 year old tech bro's apartment.
September 5, 2026 at 10:29 PM
This isn’t a controversial opinion, even among (especially among) people who design cars for a living.
The Porsche 928 was the car that set me down the path of automotive design as a career.
The Mercedes R129 and W140 (and visiting Sindelfingen at 12) were the cars that shaped my understanding of engineering and quality.
The OG Range Rover taught me about cars as cultural/social objects.
And yes.
The Mercedes R129 and W140 (and visiting Sindelfingen at 12) were the cars that shaped my understanding of engineering and quality.
The OG Range Rover taught me about cars as cultural/social objects.
And yes.
What car made you fall in love with cars as a kid? Is it still on your dream garage list today?
September 5, 2026 at 10:21 PM
The Porsche 928 was the car that set me down the path of automotive design as a career.
The Mercedes R129 and W140 (and visiting Sindelfingen at 12) were the cars that shaped my understanding of engineering and quality.
The OG Range Rover taught me about cars as cultural/social objects.
And yes.
The Mercedes R129 and W140 (and visiting Sindelfingen at 12) were the cars that shaped my understanding of engineering and quality.
The OG Range Rover taught me about cars as cultural/social objects.
And yes.
Ok, this one actually killed me.
“I wanna be Matt yglesias but about cars” is a weird goal, but you do you girl
September 5, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Ok, this one actually killed me.