The Anti-Abundance Critique on Housing Is Dead Wrong
Challenges the left-wing antitrust claim that big homebuilders monopolize and restrict housing supply to raise prices.
Data from Dallas shows top builders hold about 50% market share with steady construction growth, contradicting oligopoly accusations.
Market concentration alone doesn’t prove monopoly power without evidence of price hikes, quality cuts, or subcontractor suppression.
Experts argue zoning laws, land-use regulations, and permitting barriers are the primary housing supply constraints, not builder monopolies.
Policymakers should focus on systemic regulatory reform rather than breaking up large builders, which may reduce homebuilding capacity.Face it: you’re a crazy person
Introduces “unpacking,” a process of detailing the real, often unpleasant work realities behind idealized career visions.
Success in high-status or unconventional jobs depends on unique passion and tolerance for their demanding, often unusual aspects.
Highlights the false consensus effect: people underestimate how unusual their own job tolerances and quirks are.
Advocates for culturally teaching unpacking mental models to align one’s personal "madness" with career demands.
Emphasizes the value and insight gained from the iterative journey of realistic career exploration.Denver rent is back to 2022 prices
Denver rents declined 3.7% YoY in Q2 2025 after a 2024 construction boom added ~20,000 units, pushing vacancy rates to 6.4%.
Average rent dropped $71 to $1,832/month, the first sustained fall in 15 years, easing affordability pressures.
Vacancy highest in studios (8.4%); landlords offer concessions (free rent, amenities) not reflected in averages.
Pipeline for new apartments slowed by one-third from 2023 peak, suggesting potential future rent increases as supply tightens.
Analysis points to the cyclical interplay between construction volumes, vacancies, and rental prices affecting market dynamics.Many countries that said no to ChatControl in 2024 are now undecided
Several EU countries, including Germany, have moved from opposing to undecided on the controversial ChatControl surveillance regulation ahead of the Oct 2025 vote.
ChatControl aims to scan private communications for illegal content, raising concerns about mass surveillance, encryption weakening, and privacy erosion.
Critics warn of authoritarian surveillance trends and difficulties in public political influence due to well-funded lobbying and opaque processes.
Nations like Netherlands, Poland, and Austria maintain resistance or neutrality, though internal pressures in Austria complicate positions.
Digital rights advocates urge citizen activism despite barriers, highlighting tension between security policies and civil liberties.UniFi OS Server Released: How to Self-Host Your Full Network Stack in Minutes
Ubiquiti launched UniFi OS Server Early Access, enabling full self-hosted UniFi network stack on user hardware across Windows (WSL2), macOS, and Linux (Podman).
Supports UniFi Network, InnerSpace, and now UniFi Identity, expanding self-hosting capabilities beyond prior limits.
Installation offers detailed steps but some rough edges (“janky” scripts), especially on Linux; Windows uses a guided installer.
Remote management requires Ubiquiti account; skipping account setup disables cloud features and MFA.
UniFi Protect (video surveillance) is absent; users appreciate design and reliability but note incomplete features and UI quirks.
Targets home labs and SMBs wanting control without vendor cloud dependence, suggesting future integration of more applications.
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