Elizabeth Tai

Blog: https://elizabethtai.com/
Profile: https://elizabethtai.com/author/firediarist/
Homepage: http://firediarist.wordpress.com

My article was No.1 on Hacker News

To say that I didn’t expect this to happen is an understatement. But hey, achievement unlocked!
How to Build Your Own AI Writing Pipeline (No Paid Tools)

Reblogging this because it’s fascinating to see how this can be done. I probably personally won’t use it for my own personal workflows, as I prefer to be present during the formation of the draft, but I’m thinking of creating a system where, once I complete the draft it gets automatically proofread and parked in…
Being a minority on social media sucks sometimes

It can be a very lonely thing navigating US-centric social media platforms as a Malaysian. Due to the dominance of American narratives and my differing perspectives on topics like AI and geopolitics, I feel an immense pressure to self-censor. I long for more lasting and understanding connections but I know that I’m just one cultural…
Pangram in Substack? I’m so excited for the AI witch hunts

Substack’s new feature for detecting AI-generated content has sparked support and frustration among its users. Critics argue that detection tools are unreliable, unfairly singling out neurodivergent and ESL writers. My biggest concern is that it will spark an AI witch hunt, and significantly worsen the uptick in bullying and harassment since Substack’s introduction of social…
On the matter of Greek erasure in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Nolan’s Odyssey isn’t just a movie—it’s the latest act in a 200-year-old tradition of appropriating Greek culture while denying that Greeks should have control of their own heritage.
July 2026: Lestat, OpenCode and the art of resting

Reflecting on my medical leave and how I’m catching up on dramas, learning how to use OpenCode, and catching up with personal writing projects despite my body’s demands that I do nothing.
The Last Generation of ‘Bananas’? How Malaysian Chinese Identity Is Transforming

More Malaysian Chinese are leaning towards their Chinese roots, and that includes having an education in Chinese.
The key to my successful weekly planning system: Time blocking with Google Calendar and Google Tasks

My weekly productivity routine is anchored by Google Tasks, Calendar, and Google Workspace tools.
Substack writers, you need a website!

Substack is convenient, but treat it as a distribution tool for your content. Your content should live on an independently owned website, which has a domain name you control and own. This way, you can secure long-term visibility and control over your digital presence on the Internet.
Linkblog: Dwelling on the Internet

My compendium of links to stuff that I found interesting on the web. This week the focus is about “Being on the Internet”.