Generationship Ep. #39, Simon Willison: I Coined Prompt Injection
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Jul 10, 2025 
Rachel chats with Simon Willison, founder of Datasette and co-creator of Django, known for his contributions to data journalism. They explore the surprising comeback of blogging and its impact on professional growth. Simon shares his innovative concept of 'prompt injection' and how he manages myriad projects using GitHub issues as an external brain. The conversation delves into learning in public, the ethical implications of AI, and the intriguing intersection of technology and creativity, all wrapped in humor and wit.
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Power of Blogging Today
- Start a personal blog for influence and visibility.
- Even infrequent blogging over years yields long-term benefits and opportunities.
Publish On Own Site Strategy
- Use the POSE strategy: Publish on your own site, then syndicate everywhere.
- Retain control of content while gaining wide distribution via social and newsletters.
Learning in Public as Memory
- Learning in public functions as an external memory system.
- Public GitHub issues serve as searchable notes, boosting productivity and recall.
