A deep dive into the mounting research evidence that AI over-reliance is quietly eroding our critical thinking abilities, memory, and problem-solving skills. The automation complacency effect isn't coming: it's already here.
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Introducing a framework for human-AI collaboration that preserves cognitive growth through intentional friction. When convenience becomes the enemy of cognition, how do we design AI systems that make us smarter, better and kinder, not just faster?
A comprehensive journey through web accessibility: conducting Lighthouse audits, fixing color contrast issues, implementing WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and creating an accessibility policy that ensures universal access to technical content.
Building a comprehensive resource discovery system: creating dedicated resource pages, implementing smooth drawer interactions, achieving accessibility excellence, and transforming citations from simple lists into an interactive research platform.
Building a complete newsletter subscription system using Buttondown's free plan, custom redirect pages, Markdown email templates, and privacy-first principles for authentic audience engagement.
Devlog #7: Building a Citation System for the AI Age - Balancing Generative AI with Academic Integrity
devlogHow I built an interactive citation system that maintains academic rigor while optimizing content for AI discovery. From inline tooltips to validation scripts, here's the complete development journey.
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is revolutionizing how students discover universities. Learn why higher education needs to optimize for AI-driven search results and generative engines like ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing Chat.
Deep dive into creating zoomable, interactive SVG wiring schematics that replace traditional text-based guides with visual clarity and enhanced user experience.
Designing and implementing an IoT-powered environmental monitor for terrestrial isopods using ESP32-C6, modern sensors, and thoughtful engineering principles.
Redesigning the devlog cover images with a unified grid system and tackling an elusive XML parsing error that had me stumped.
Setting up GitHub Pages deployment with custom domains and implementing development-only debug patterns for better developer experience.
My journey migrating from static files to a dynamic, type-safe content architecture using Astro Content Collections and MDX.
Enhancing Content with Dynamic Elements While Respecting User Preferences
Exploring how I established Signals & Systems, the technologies involved, and the decisions behind them.