Breaking Change v49 - Saving Face Oil
Jan 9, 2026
Join an entertaining exploration of quirky anecdotes, including an awkward dinner moment about face washing. Discover insights on running Codex CLI agents for iOS apps and the highs and lows of gadget ownership, like the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer glasses. There’s a wild story about a live phone call interruption, along with reflections on AI's impact, including the backlash against AI-generated content. Plus, enjoy some humor with puns, listener feedback, and lively discussions on smart glasses and the evolving landscape of technology.
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Face-Washing Confession Backfired
- Justin Searls told a dinner story about admitting he doesn't wash his face and calling it "ethnic grease."
- The confession provoked disgust and made him realize how his habits land in social settings.
Let Agents Run With Test Loops
- Use long-running coding agents with verification loops: write tests and have the agent make them pass.
- Let agents run asynchronously and notify you when milestones finish to avoid constant context switching.
Artist Friend Offers Balanced AI View
- Justin met his friend Eric Doggett, a Disney fine artist, and plans a Hot Fix episode with him.
- Eric offers a balanced view on AI's impact for creatives, mixing optimism with realism.