gregdaniels421··on Superoptimizer – A Look at the Smallest Program (1987) [pdf]Same author did the synthesis kernel with Carl Pu, I think? The Synthesis kernel was genius, but relied on self modifying code, so can't work with modern chips well.
gregdaniels421··on Death of the Status Update: Why 55% of Americans Stopped Posting on Social MediaDiscord is a bit better about that with "pings"