Unapocalyptic

Unapocalyptic

'Fessing Up

I owe you an explanation.

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Karl Schroeder
Jul 27, 2026
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I’ve repeatedly said that two of the principles I abide by are, firstly, using constraints as creative spurs; and secondly, actively seeking out blindspots in my thinking.

So it’s a bit embarrassing to realize that I’ve been living with a blindspot you could drive a truck through, and refusing to admit to you the most important creative constraint I curr…

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