Matt

I write software in LDN

[Matt @mttcnnng]

@paulg YC has always had the courage to fund those who dreamed to dare. Most see the now. Few see the see the journey. Keep giving the hackers an easel to paint.

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🤖 #idea006 - The Human Layer

Today:
Humans use software.

Tomorrow:
Humans manage intelligent systems that use software.

HEDGD is the human decision layer for AI agents — where uncertainty gets escalated before action is taken.

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I don’t remember whole books. I soak up the ideas, cluster them, and build mental models I can actually reason from.

Built a few agents in c# recently and I’m starting to think/see memory retrieval is the real bottleneck.

Indexing + chunking alone doesn’t cut it. We need to reduce the volume during ingestion — compress, connect, and turn it into evolving concepts. Less data, way better recall.

Just my current thinking.

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I’ve actually never really understood why companies put competitor comparisons on their product websites.

I get it helps buyers evaluate price/features. But surely, it also introduces and promotes alternatives they may not have considered otherwise.

It's always felt like an anti-pattern to me. Especially when converting a lead is already a hard enough.

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@tdinh_me I'd like to see people offer up selling their entire prompt interaction history to get to a desired output.

I feel this would be a great way to learn, build and share.

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Anyone else still carrying two pairs of headphones?

Wired is still superior for calls, IMHO.

Lost count of how many times the other person says “it’s loud in the background” — which is code for, this call sounds terrible.

Tried every AirPods setting. They’re excellent for music though.

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📕 #Idea005 - AI Trailers for Books

Allow authors (or fans) to create a short trailer for a book from the description, synopsis or blurb.

Thanks @Grok for illustrating the idea.

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This is still one of my favourite books on computing. It’s just a fun and educational read.

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🚀 #Idea004 - Tired of feeling like you’re always missing great content?

Discover This has zero original content.

It’s not another feed — it’s a pure discovery engine.

See exactly what the smartest people in your network are reading, watching, listening to & following — across every platform.

One place. Powered by your real connections.

Follow better. Learn faster. Stay ahead.

No content. Just clarity.

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I’ve spent years ‘optimising’ my commute like its code.

The right platform position, carriage spot, exits, streets…

All that work to save ~3 minutes per trip.

Mind the Gap!

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🚀 Idea #003: Knowledge Matching App

An app that turns your phone contacts into a smart knowledge marketplace.

Post a question or offer + finder’s fee → send to selected contacts. They can answer or forward to someone better.

When a match happens, everyone in the chain gets paid.

Real trust + real incentives = six degrees of separation, monetized.

Who’s building this? 👀

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@paulg You did write a spam filter in LISP. It’s a natural response that’s embedded in you.

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@SebastianRoehl A secret project? Exciting. What you share in your business update posts is incredible and very insightful. So much food for thought. I for one look forward to reading them. You’re one of the most authentic builders out there - a joy to follow.

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@arvidkahl A wonderful expression 😀.. the algebraic kind..

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@GoshawkTrades Reminiscences of a stock operator (Edwin Lefèvre) is also an educational read.

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It’s the weekend and I love a burger—who doesn’t? I’ve had plenty, from Big Macs to Whoppers to smash burgers, and my all-time favourite at Hillstone’s on Park Avenue, NYC.

But there’s always been one issue… the slip. First bite in and the burger (patty) shoots straight out the back of the bun. Chaos and mess.

Well, not anymore. With a coffee, a piece of kitchen towel, and a pen in hand… a solution has been found.

Introducing the Non-Slip Burger Bun.

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Took those wireframes and used ChatGPT Images 2.0 Image to bring it to life.

A few prompts later… it actually feels like a real product that can be explained.

Fun to go from idea → something visual that helps you grasp the idea now. I'm no designer so this a great tool.

Over to you now Claude or Mr Codex...

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Had this idea sitting in a wireframe for years…

A private inbox just for links — because anything you send to friends just disappears into chats.

Today (Friday energy), I turned it into this ↓

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This is where it started.

Scrappy wireframes. No polish. Just the core idea:
→ send a link
→ it lands in a dedicated inbox
→ nothing gets lost
Simple… but it stuck with me.

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Been coding a new agent for @HarksterHQ using Microsoft Agent Framework v1.0 in C# (previously used Semantic Kernel).

I’m genuinely impressed. Much cleaner agent abstractions and way better visibility into how agents flow between tools, memory, and workflows.

It actually feels like a framework I can commit to long-term for in-app agents and workflows.

If you’ve used SK, this is definitely worth trying. #CSharp #dotnet #AI #AgentFramework