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Personal weeknote covers rain, cycling, historical reenactment, and AI skepticism

This weeknote covers a variety of personal experiences and observations, including navigating heavy rain in the city and testing out a new bicycle. The author also attended a reenactment of the Battle of Brooklyn in Prospect Park, noting the historical significance and the appeal of horseback riding during the event. Additionally, the author shares several links to articles on topics ranging from urban traffic and brewery relocations to innovative ferry designs and the strategic use of shortages, with a particular mention of skepticism towards large language models. AI

IMPACT Skepticism towards LLMs is noted, suggesting a cautious approach to their current utility.

RANK_REASON The item is a personal weeknote discussing various unrelated topics, including personal activities and shared links, with no single overarching newsworthy event.

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Personal weeknote covers rain, cycling, historical reenactment, and AI skepticism

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    Weeknote 2026.34 Heavy rain is the mother of all (poncho) invention, putting the new bike though its paces and watching a reenactment of the Battle of Brooklyn.

    Weeknote 2026.34 Heavy rain is the mother of all (poncho) invention, putting the new bike though its paces and watching a reenactment of the Battle of Brooklyn. In the links: NYC Harbor traffic is no joke, DIY ferry, AI skepticism and more! https:// jpreardon.com/2026/08/23/weekn…