The Desk
The Desk — Edition 91
Welcome to the 91st issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
Brandon Himpfen
Open Knowledge
How to Contribute to Awesome Lists (and What Makes a Good Contribution)
A practical look at how Awesome Lists work, why contributions are reviewed carefully, and what signals maintainers consider when deciding whether to accept a new resource.
Awesome Lists
Why Awesome Lists Still Matter in an AI-First Web
An analytical exploration of why curated Awesome Lists remain essential in an AI first web, focusing on structure, incentives, credibility, and the long term role of human judgment in knowledge systems.
The Desk
The Desk — Edition 90
Welcome to the 90th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
Structured Knowledge
The Projects I’m Building (And Why They Exist)
An overview of the projects I’m building, from AtlasInference and Office AI Playbook to DestinationGuides.ca and MartialArtsPedia. A philosophy-driven approach to structured knowledge, AI governance, and durable digital systems.
The Desk
The Desk — Edition 89
Welcome to the 89th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
The Desk
The Desk — Edition 88
Welcome to the 88th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
Open Knowledge
Introducing Data & Analytics as a First-Class Category in Awesome Lists
An analytical explanation of why Data & Analytics is being introduced as a first-class category in Awesome Lists, and what this shift reveals about modern systems, governance, and long-term knowledge infrastructure.
Publishing Systems
Why Consistency Matters More Than Frequency in Publishing
An analytical look at why consistency matters more than frequency in publishing, exploring incentives, reader expectations, sustainability, and long-term credibility.
Systems & Ecosystems
Awesome Travel: From Resources to a Dedicated Ecosystem
An analytical look at how travel resources evolve into a sustainable ecosystem, exploring curation, incentives, and long-term structure in travel knowledge.
The Desk
The Desk — Edition 87
Welcome to the 87th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
Infrastructure Design
Designing a Stable Entry Point for a Growing Project Network
As projects evolve into networks, the point of entry becomes infrastructure. This article examines what makes an entry point stable, why neutrality matters, and how separating routing from explanation improves long-term system durability.