Three Buddy Problem A special mailbag episode with book recommendations
Jan 2, 2026
The hosts dive into the controversial landscape of AI, debating its misuse and the need for guiding principles. They tackle the alarming MongoBleed vulnerabilities and their impact on security. Insights into ransomware response and the ethics surrounding synthetic content spark lively discussions. In a special mailbag segment, they share book recommendations, revealing their favorite reads and the merits of audiobooks versus physical books. Tune in for a blend of tech insights and literary suggestions!
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Stop Tacking AI Everywhere
- Avoid putting AI into products that don't need it; it creates technical debt and useless features.
- Reserve AI for automation and orchestration where it reduces human toil and adds real value.
AI Lets Humans Supervise, Not Micromanage
- Think of AI as extending decision-making so humans supervise higher-level orchestration.
- Design systems so humans step in as supervisors, not micromanagers of every small decision.
Keep Databases Off The Public Internet
- Don’t expose MongoDB instances to the public internet; bind them to localhost and use firewalls.
- If you cannot upgrade, disable protocol compression as a temporary mitigation against MongoBleed.