mgsloan's blog https://mgsloan.com/ /favicon.png Michael G Sloan 2021-07-08T00:00:00Z Ergo update: co-working experiment https://mgsloan.com/posts/ergo-update-coworking/ 2021-07-08T00:00:00Z 2021-07-08T00:00:00Z A semi-accidental experiment in sitting more Type-Directed Permutation of Function Parameters https://mgsloan.com/posts/reorder-args/ 2021-07-07T00:00:00Z 2021-07-07T00:00:00Z Variadic functions + unordered application. Custom Type Errors for Unordered Function Application https://mgsloan.com/posts/unordered-apply-type-errors/ 2021-04-06T00:00:00Z 2021-04-06T00:00:00Z Better type errors via GHC's custom type errors. Polymorphic Type-Directed Function Application https://mgsloan.com/posts/unordered-apply-polymorphic/ 2021-04-06T00:00:00Z 2021-04-06T00:00:00Z GHC plugin to choose a "best-match" parameter type. Unordered Function Application In Haskell https://mgsloan.com/posts/unordered-apply/ 2021-04-03T00:00:00Z 2021-04-03T00:00:00Z Type system tricks to implement type-directed function application. Ergo update: standing desk + treadmill https://mgsloan.com/posts/ergo-update-standing-desk-treadmill/ 2020-09-12T00:00:00Z 2020-09-12T00:00:00Z Active sitting stool, suspended drinks, tidying cables. Ergo update: suspending keyboard from ceiling https://mgsloan.com/posts/ergo-update-suspending-keyboard-from-ceiling/ 2020-05-25T00:00:00Z 2020-05-25T00:00:00Z Experiment in suspending keyboard from fixed points. Polarizer Glasses for Outdoor Computing https://mgsloan.com/posts/polarizer-glasses/ 2020-05-16T00:00:00Z 2020-05-16T00:00:00Z I built some variable angle polarizer glasses based on camera optics! Laptop Ceiling Suspension https://mgsloan.com/posts/suspending-laptops/ 2020-05-02T00:00:00Z 2020-05-02T00:00:00Z Using adhesive hangers and adjustable tie-downs to suspend laptops. Ergo update: hammock under deck https://mgsloan.com/posts/ergo-update-hammock-under-deck/ 2020-04-25T00:00:00Z 2020-04-25T00:00:00Z Nice location for a hammock - under a deck! Tree Based Computing https://mgsloan.com/posts/tree-based-computing/ 2020-03-25T00:00:00Z 2020-03-25T00:00:00Z A portable and ergonomic way to use your computer in nature. Deskless Ergonomic Work-From-Home Setups https://mgsloan.com/posts/deskless-ergo-wfh/ 2020-03-25T00:00:00Z 2020-03-25T00:00:00Z A few different ideas for comfortably working from home, without a desk. Supine Computing https://mgsloan.com/posts/supine-computing/ 2019-12-18T00:00:00Z 2019-12-18T00:00:00Z Comfortable computer use while laying down, dealing with back pain. Hammocks! Outdoor Computing with a Deck Desk https://mgsloan.com/posts/deck-desk/ 2019-12-08T00:00:00Z 2019-12-08T00:00:00Z Experiments in outdoor computing, deck desking, and reclined computing. Inspecting Haskell Instance Resolution https://mgsloan.com/posts/inspecting-haskell-instance-resolution/ 2019-09-28T00:00:00Z 2019-09-28T00:00:00Z A sketch of how Haskell instance resolution errors could be improved.