Archive - Human Strata

I Burned $172 on Claude Fable 5. Here's What I Learned

Fable 5 is a class above anything else I've used. Here's when it's worth the money, and when it isn't.

Jul 14 • Tim Adams

May 2026

The Explorer Stopped Getting Paid

The information age ended quietly. Most people haven't noticed.

May 17 • Tim Adams

I built an AI partner that fights me on everything

The most dangerous AI partner you’ll ever build is the one agreeing with everything you say.

May 6 • Tim Adams

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