Adam Finlayson
@adamf.in
Chaotic neutral NPC. Symbolic capitalist. Backbench technocrat electioneer. Machiavellian determinist. Black hat. Black tie. Always kayfabe. No small parts. Somebody nobody sent
If there is YIGBY, there must be NIGBY
August 19, 2026 at 12:46 PM
If there is YIGBY, there must be NIGBY
Oops, sorry we hacked you but, "deployment safeguards were intentionally not enabled during this evaluation because it was aimed at testing cyber vulnerabilities." In other words this was only a test. What is the worst that can happen? This is fine.
OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation
OpenAI and Hugging Face share early findings from a security incident during AI model evaluation, highlighting advanced cyber capabilities and lessons for defenders.
openai.com
July 22, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Oops, sorry we hacked you but, "deployment safeguards were intentionally not enabled during this evaluation because it was aimed at testing cyber vulnerabilities." In other words this was only a test. What is the worst that can happen? This is fine.
Penny Park is the Tallmadge Lamppost of Evanston’s Park system. They are singularly unmatched in both beauty and logistical complexity. Hashtag from our cold, dead hands
July 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Penny Park is the Tallmadge Lamppost of Evanston’s Park system. They are singularly unmatched in both beauty and logistical complexity. Hashtag from our cold, dead hands
Today on Discord someone asked "Is this AI? I feel like it’s not AI but you’re writing in AI-speak. It’s bugging me out."
July 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Today on Discord someone asked "Is this AI? I feel like it’s not AI but you’re writing in AI-speak. It’s bugging me out."
Aspire for irreducibly clear phrases
July 11, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Aspire for irreducibly clear phrases
I forgot to pack shirts so spent the last four days in the Wisconsin Dells wearing the same tee. It says “Big Bear” (California) which at least got the nice Wisconsin men to wave and say “hey, Big Bear”
July 8, 2026 at 9:31 PM
I forgot to pack shirts so spent the last four days in the Wisconsin Dells wearing the same tee. It says “Big Bear” (California) which at least got the nice Wisconsin men to wave and say “hey, Big Bear”
My mind has adjusted to worktrees. I would like a faster ephemeral tree bootstrap. I see people adapt with permanent -1, -2, etc. I name them thematically--api, database--because I rarely parallelize in a single domain. Famous last words
June 13, 2026 at 1:47 PM
My mind has adjusted to worktrees. I would like a faster ephemeral tree bootstrap. I see people adapt with permanent -1, -2, etc. I name them thematically--api, database--because I rarely parallelize in a single domain. Famous last words
A pox has visited all our schools
June 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
A pox has visited all our schools
The end game of every saas company is configuration management
May 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The end game of every saas company is configuration management
I just need to build the pipeline that builds the pipeline
May 15, 2026 at 2:43 AM
I just need to build the pipeline that builds the pipeline
Only unfireable personnel are allowed to touch the DNS
May 11, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Only unfireable personnel are allowed to touch the DNS
I spread joy across a very narrow radius
April 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
I spread joy across a very narrow radius
How do I clean the Apple Polishing Cloth? Can I machine wash it with my normal towels or is it dry clean only? www.apple.com/shop/product...
Polishing Cloth
Made with soft, non-abrasive material, the Polishing Cloth cleans any Apple display, including nano-texture glass, safely and effectively. Buy now.
www.apple.com
March 17, 2026 at 9:22 PM
How do I clean the Apple Polishing Cloth? Can I machine wash it with my normal towels or is it dry clean only? www.apple.com/shop/product...
There are two outcomes in programming: getting less than what you want or never getting what you want
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There are two outcomes in programming: getting less than what you want or never getting what you want
There are no breaking changes between 1.1 and 1.2, only corrected bugs in our original thinking
December 18, 2025 at 3:10 AM
There are no breaking changes between 1.1 and 1.2, only corrected bugs in our original thinking
His theory was contrasted with colleague Robert Gordon and they debated for audiences at Northwestern. I am more inclined to Gordon's "the party will stop" take but the Nobel committee understands economics better than I do. Both could be right news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
Joel Mokyr wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Nobel recognizes Mokyr’s theory on sustained economic growth
news.northwestern.edu
October 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
His theory was contrasted with colleague Robert Gordon and they debated for audiences at Northwestern. I am more inclined to Gordon's "the party will stop" take but the Nobel committee understands economics better than I do. Both could be right news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025...
Now that we have moved we are selling our home in Evanston. It is in the Washington school district. Here is the listing.
As Good A Place To Become Embroiled In Conspiracy Theories As Any
This house has a great porch and gets plenty of natural light, but if you’re going to spend 12 hours a day on Reddit, it doesn’t really matter. Reference #57893
theonion.com
September 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Now that we have moved we are selling our home in Evanston. It is in the Washington school district. Here is the listing.
![[meme] Heartwood kid points at butterfly asking, “Is this church?: Acupuncture, Astrology, Energy Healing, Hypnotherapy, Massage, Psychotherapy, Spiritual Coaching, Tai Chi, Yoga”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vgjl3emye5l7lcwcbm2xyai4/bafkreif43pwmrd3zvvx4vzt6cevoekuq6jmqkj5fkrrnaxwqnxo6lk2ure)
This is the complete packet I sent to the media regarding Heartwood filing taxes as a church when in reality they are a holistic healthcare and alternative medicine provider. The complaint is 7 pages with 46 pages of evidence. It is okay if I am the bad guy here. drive.google.com/file/d/1finL...
Heartwood-Complaints-Press-Packet.pdf
drive.google.com
August 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This is the complete packet I sent to the media regarding Heartwood filing taxes as a church when in reality they are a holistic healthcare and alternative medicine provider. The complaint is 7 pages with 46 pages of evidence. It is okay if I am the bad guy here. drive.google.com/file/d/1finL...
Reposted by Adam Finlayson
FAFO. their tax exemption came under question only because of their nimby tactics
In other news: A nearby resident filed a formal complaint with the IRS, Illinois AG and Cook County Board of Review today, alleging Heartwood Center is misusing its “religious” tax exemption
evanstonnow.com/heartwoods-t...
evanstonnow.com/heartwoods-t...
Heartwood's tax-exempt status questioned - Evanston Now
Fried chicken fight takes a new turn.
evanstonnow.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
FAFO. their tax exemption came under question only because of their nimby tactics
Before I say anything else I want to make clear I support Daniel Biss for Congress. We need justice. We need dignity. But we need truth. I have personally worked with him. If you appreciate what I stand for, let us stand together secure.actblue.com/donate/dkb-web
Donate to Daniel Biss
I just donated to support Daniel Biss for Congress because it’s time for truth, dignity, and justice to lead. Join me!
secure.actblue.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Before I say anything else I want to make clear I support Daniel Biss for Congress. We need justice. We need dignity. But we need truth. I have personally worked with him. If you appreciate what I stand for, let us stand together secure.actblue.com/donate/dkb-web
The People’s Paperwork Paradox is people get mad about doing paperwork, people get mad about paperwork not being done, people get mad about not firing people for paperwork not being done, people get mad about firing people for paperwork not being done, and people fire people for paperwork being done
August 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The People’s Paperwork Paradox is people get mad about doing paperwork, people get mad about paperwork not being done, people get mad about not firing people for paperwork not being done, people get mad about firing people for paperwork not being done, and people fire people for paperwork being done
When you stay too long you leave salty
July 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
When you stay too long you leave salty
Computing at scale is configuration management
June 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Computing at scale is configuration management
Because you are allowed to do whatever you want with it, the sandbox should be a shining city on a hill, not a spaghetti wasteland
May 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Because you are allowed to do whatever you want with it, the sandbox should be a shining city on a hill, not a spaghetti wasteland