Fallthrough New Year, New Nuance
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Jan 10, 2026 Kris and Matt dive into their exciting plans for 2026, including Matt's upcoming fatherhood. They discuss the importance of personal growth and the need for nuance, especially in tech discussions like AI. Kris shares his newfound understanding of electricity with help from LLMs, while they explore how these tools can enhance learning. The duo also touches on their DIY projects, blending software skills with physical making and the evolving landscape of education. Plus, they tackle the local AI infrastructure and the value of trades over traditional paths.
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Preparing For Fatherhood With Remote Work
- Matthew Sanabria shares he's expecting a baby girl due around April and explains why he left a commuting job to be remote before parenthood arrives.
- He frames remote work as an intentional choice to prioritize family time and flexibility during early child-rearing.
From Floors To Doors: Starting Woodworking
- Kris describes starting a woodworking journey and renovating a room with a new subfloor, enjoying hands-on physical building with Ian.
- He wants to learn door-making and combine physical craft with CAD and electronics skills this year.
Low-Level Knowledge Improves High-Level Work
- Learning low-level physical concepts (like electricity or wiring) deepens engineering judgment at higher layers of the stack.
- Both hosts note that understanding fundamentals makes you a stronger engineer for your own layer of work.
