Tar and Tide

Aaron Herbst - March 13, 2025 - 4 mins read

Lots of this is subject to change, but its a start. Grok has been massively helpful in speeding up the development of this story, making it feel possible to write. This is the middle, but plenty entrenched in it to be interesting. Chapter One: Tar and Tide The sea spat Syberiyxx onto the black sand like a half-digested meal. Salt burned in his throat, and the metal fused to his left arm—remnants of the forge they’d shoved him into—creaked as he clawed at the shore.

Patents and Solutions

Aaron - April 11, 2024 - 3 mins read

What’s wrong with the patent system and what are the solutions ~ me Problem: The patent system, while intended to encourage innovation, faces some criticisms: **Blocking Innovation:** Sometimes patents can hinder progress. If a key invention is patented, it can make it difficult or expensive for others to build upon it or create new products. This can stifle further innovation ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patent)). **Cost and Complexity:** Patents can be expensive and time-consuming to obtain, especially for small businesses and individual inventors.