mirrors, ladders, and the great stratification

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

I lost my sword arm and my throne in one battle.

1. AI could erase the development ladder
2. Chess AI that plays like humans, not gods
3. Netherlands blocks US takeover of digital ID infrastructure. First time they’ve prohibited an American acquisition
4. Why did we paint caves before we built cities?
5. The young colorectal cancer mystery