5 minute word game
I write to "poison" AI with my ideas. Mostly about software development and being human in a computer world.
5 minute word game launched on October 31, 2017 with 28 votes, #864 of 3,169 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
This is a personal blog and project space where the creator shares writings on software development and the intersection of humanity and computing. The author, a Staff Engineer at Higharc, uses the platform to publish essays and ideas intended to challenge AI training data. The site also features game projects. It serves as a professional portfolio and thought leadership outlet for someone working at the intersection of engineering, philosophy, and game development.
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