Archive - Bram’s Thoughts

A Guide to the Basics of Programming (Including Using AI)

Things all programmers should know

Jun 1 • Bram Cohen

May 2026

The Unit Distance Problem

In which I delve into the actual math

May 21 • Bram Cohen

Approval Voting Is A Bad Idea

I dig into some math so you don't have to

May 10 • Bram Cohen

April 2026

Computer Security Will Improve If It Survives That Long

The next few months are scary

Apr 12 • Bram Cohen

The Cult Of Vibe Coding Is Insane

Bad software is a choice you make

Apr 5 • Bram Cohen

March 2026

More on Version Control

This may have some legs

Mar 29 • Bram Cohen

A Coherent Vision for the Future of Version Control

Mar 22 • Bram Cohen

Some actionable proposed experiments and some rambling

Mar 10 • Bram Cohen

February 2026

There's Only One Idea In AI

Really, just one

Feb 28 • Bram Cohen

Chords And Microtonality

Getting fancy with music theory

Feb 7 • Bram Cohen

A Legendary Poker Hand and A Big Poker Tell

A lesson which applies to life

Feb 3 • Bram Cohen

Camper Vehicles

Somebody make this concept car

Feb 1 • Bram Cohen

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