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Why We See Persons in Code
The Psychology of Anthropomorphism and How to Design With It
Sep 8
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Brian Liou
Monk Mode: Mastering Deep Focus
A skeptical‑optimistic guide to harnessing monk mode for sustainable productivity without sacrificing mental health or relationships.
Sep 2
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Brian Liou
August 2025
Build Your Forever Stack
Curiosity, writing, and AI form a skill stack that compounds forever. Here's how to build and stay unbeatable in a world of constant change.
Aug 26
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Brian Liou
One Mission, Zero Noise
Radically compress your identity into one North Star—and watch clarity, focus, and brand gravity stack in your favor.
Aug 19
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Brian Liou
Done Is Gold
Inside the psychology of perfectionism and a practical playbook for shipping
Aug 12
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Brian Liou
Your Open-World Life Blueprint
Gamify your reality with 7 micro-quests that turn setbacks into XP, upgrade your habits, and build a legendary load-out.
Aug 5
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Brian Liou
July 2025
DoorDash Reflections
Nine lessons from three years scaling DoorDash’s codebase—on ownership, outcome mindset, and high-leverage engineering.
Jul 24
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Brian Liou
Will AI Feed Us All or Starve Us?
The future of automation depends not on the technology itself but on the choices we make around ownership, policy, and distribution.
Jul 2
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Brian Liou
June 2025
On the Quiet Restructuring of Thought in the Age of LLMs
How language models became the first voice we hear, and what that means for agency, truth, and the shape of human judgment.
Jun 28
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Brian Liou
Ideas for bridging Chinese and English
Notes on tone, structure, and the space between characters
Jun 14
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Brian Liou
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