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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, July 9, 2026?

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AI Made Marketing Bland. Creativity Is the Moat Now, Says WalletConnects Dayana Aleksandrova

By @terezabizkova [ 4 Min read ] WalletConnects Head of Social Dayana Aleksandrova on why AI made marketing bland, why relatable beats cool, and how to build a brand nobody can copy. Read More.

The Open Chip Revolution Has Reached the Real World

By @zbruceli [ 26 Min read ] Open source CPU/GPU/AI chips? A standard governed in Switzerland, extensible by anyone, embargoable by no one. How real are they in 2026? Read More.

5 Mindset Shifts That Turn Good Leaders Into Great Ones

By @vinitabansal [ 11 Min read ] What do you think separates good leaders from the great ones? Is it their knowledge, experience and skills? Read More.

What Entity Component Systems Can Teach Us About Ego, Identity, and Emptiness

By @doublex [ 22 Min read ] ECS can be surprisingly helpful on understanding Śūnyatā, even though it still barely scratches the surface :) Read More.

Quantum Mechanics and the Psychology of Uncertainty

By @rosspeili [ 9 Min read ] Why Feynman’s famous declaration that nobody understands quantum mechanics remains relevant today. Read More.

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