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Introduction

I’m a veteran software engineer with more than 25 years of experience, ranging from coding Unix applications in C to crafting sleek .NET solutions and even blockchain and cryptographic solutions. Along the way, I’ve dabbled in everything from writing Windows drivers to streaming desktops as video feeds, game development, and now I’m exploring gRPC and Google Cloud hosting. When I’m not banging out code, I’m probably wrangling tech quirks or pondering the mysteries of management decisions and direction of technology in general.

 

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To tired to think and it's AIs fault

By Matt Raffel on June 24, 2026

I've Been Tired. And I Think AI Is Part of the Reason.

I've been tired lately. Not the good kind of tired after a solid workout or a long hike—the kind where your body feels earned and your mind is clear. This is brai...

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