Building The Thinnernet: A Personal Quest for a Parallel Internet
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Summary
The author describes a personal project since 2020 where they've adopted a Steve Jobs-like alter ego to build what they call "The Thinnernet" — a parallel internet concept. The article begins by reflecting on frustrations with knowledge base systems and ticket management, questioning why workflows couldn't be more integrated and efficient. The piece appears to be a personal narrative about reimagining digital infrastructure and challenging conventional approaches to technology.
Key quotes
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Since 2020, I've taken on a Steve Jobs alter-ego (on a very, very part time basis, and often for humor purposes).
Using one every day, I thought there had to be a better way to integrate steps taken into a ticket management system.
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