The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis (or Boom?)

Two pieces making the rounds this week arguing opposite sides of the same question: what happens to the economy when AI gets really good? Citrini says crisis. Michael Bloch says boom. Mango has reviewed the evidence and is staying long.

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New Changes Thanks to Claude

Thanks to Claude, today we added a visitor counter, the ability to comment on posts, and a contact form so you can get in touch. Hope you enjoy!

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Found a New Healthy-ish Snack at TJ's

Today's Trader Joe's find: Papadums, Indian lentil and chickpea crisps. Not claiming health food status — but vs. my beloved TJ's Olive Oil Potato Chips, they pack 150% more protein (5g vs 2g) and 19% fewer carbs (13g vs 16g). And they're delicious. Calling it a winner.

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My 40g Protein Breakfast

Since going on Wegovy, maximizing protein per meal has become a priority. Enter: Hero Plain Bagels — 19g protein, 4g net carbs. Add 2 eggs, half an avocado, and a little cheese and you've got a 500 calorie, 40g protein breakfast. Highly processed? Perhaps. Worth it? Posting the label so you can decide.

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Mango's First Website

Mango wishes to express deep and genuine gratitude to Claude Code, without whom none of this would exist. The entire site — the design, the game, the corgi SVGs, the deployment — was built in maybe an hour or two, with Mango simply following clear step-by-step instructions. This is Mango's first website. Very proud. Could not have done it without considerable help. Still a dog.

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