Published 14 Feb 2026
Duration: 3649
The podcast explores the creation of **Nonsense Monthly**, a physical programming newsletter covering diverse topics from software development to risk management and intentional design.
In this episode I talk with Brad Taylor about his journey as a fractional CTO and advisor for various companies. We discuss his experience with open s...
The podcast focuses on the development and philosophy behind Nonsense Monthly, a physical programming newsletter that provides a more thoughtful and engaging reading experience compared to digital alternatives. The content spans both programming and non-programming subjects, including software development practices, domain modeling, and the significance of planning and teamwork. The discussion also addresses the complexities of commercializing health technology, stressing the challenges of building robust medical software systems and the importance of a solid business foundation.
Other key topics include the metaphorical explanation of technical debt using concepts like entropy and blades, highlighting the need for deliberate design and clear separation between safe and risky decisions in development. The podcast emphasizes the role of storytelling in programming, portraying code as a form of narrative that demands clarity and shared understanding among team members. It also explores broader themes such as risk management, the value of learning from past failures, and the necessity for engineers to grasp the underlying reasons behind their work in order to make more informed and thoughtful decisions.
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