The Desk — Edition 93
Welcome to the 93rd issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
Brandon Himpfen
Check out the latest posts
Building a Battery Life Estimator for UAVs
A reflective look at building a UAV battery life estimator, focusing on simplicity, data accumulation, and explainable models for real-world flight operations.
Why I Keep Some Projects Separate (and Merge Others)
A reflective look at how and why some projects remain separate while others are merged, exploring structure, clarity, and long-term system design.
Travel Blogging: Balancing Personal Stories with Informative Content
Learn how to balance personal storytelling with informative content in travel blogging to build trust, improve clarity, and create sustainable, credible content.
The Transparency Problem in AI Systems
An in-depth analysis of the transparency problem in AI systems, exploring technical limits, data opacity, incentives, and regulatory pressures shaping how AI is understood and disclosed.
The Desk — Edition 92
Welcome to the 92nd issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
How to Evaluate a Blog Post: A Systems-Based Framework
A systems-based framework for evaluating blog posts. Learn how to assess clarity, structure, and depth to create stronger, more durable content.
AI as Infrastructure: What We Lose When It Disappears
AI is becoming infrastructure. This analysis explores what systems lose when AI disappears, including hidden dependencies, coordination gaps, and shifting skill structures.
Open Knowledge as a Strategy, Not a Philosophy
A reflective look at open knowledge as a strategic decision, exploring how publishing, structure, and reusability shape long-term systems and projects.
How Open Datasets Support Solo Travelers Without Surveillance
How open datasets help solo travelers make informed decisions without relying on surveillance-based platforms, and why this model supports independence and transparency.
Crafting an Engaging Travel Blog Newsletter
Learn how to craft an engaging travel blog newsletter that builds trust, sustains readership, and supports long-term growth through clear structure and thoughtful content.
Dealing with Culture Shock as a Solo Traveler
Learn how to manage culture shock as a solo traveler with practical, calm guidance focused on safety, preparation, and personal comfort in unfamiliar environments.