Lars Rosenquist
@calvobianco.com
"Do the right thing. Do what works. Be kind."
Aka Calvo Bianco
Father of 2, husband of 1, musician
Dev adv eng @ Zoom
Former Redis, VMware, Pivotal
Dutch
He/him
https://calvobianco.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/calvo-bianco
https://deployonfriday.com
Aka Calvo Bianco
Father of 2, husband of 1, musician
Dev adv eng @ Zoom
Former Redis, VMware, Pivotal
Dutch
He/him
https://calvobianco.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/calvo-bianco
https://deployonfriday.com
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Lars Rosenquist
@calvobianco.com
· Nov 22
Beat DAT
YouTube video by Calvo Bianco
www.youtube.com
Out of all the tracks I made this was the hardest.
To get everything to fit rythmically/sonically, and to form a story (with sub stories!) took around 100 samples and to get to that number I had to audition roughly 3000 (!).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlj2...
#calvobianco
#musicsky
To get everything to fit rythmically/sonically, and to form a story (with sub stories!) took around 100 samples and to get to that number I had to audition roughly 3000 (!).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlj2...
#calvobianco
#musicsky
New addition. Going to put it to good use. :)
January 12, 2026 at 2:58 PM
New addition. Going to put it to good use. :)
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Ppl forget that AI doesn’t change some basics:
1. Evaluate on a single metric and engineers game it (we are smart enough)
2. Code is increasingly promoted by AI
3. The single best eng contribution can be… not shipping code!
4. A 1-character change can have massive impact
Etc etc
1. Evaluate on a single metric and engineers game it (we are smart enough)
2. Code is increasingly promoted by AI
3. The single best eng contribution can be… not shipping code!
4. A 1-character change can have massive impact
Etc etc
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Ppl forget that AI doesn’t change some basics:
1. Evaluate on a single metric and engineers game it (we are smart enough)
2. Code is increasingly promoted by AI
3. The single best eng contribution can be… not shipping code!
4. A 1-character change can have massive impact
Etc etc
1. Evaluate on a single metric and engineers game it (we are smart enough)
2. Code is increasingly promoted by AI
3. The single best eng contribution can be… not shipping code!
4. A 1-character change can have massive impact
Etc etc
If you think it's trivial for AI to replace existing markets/solutions/industries, consider that your understanding of the subject material is limited.
Below is a good example. Spoiler: this example is not trivial at all, it probably couldn't be farther from it.
Below is a good example. Spoiler: this example is not trivial at all, it probably couldn't be farther from it.
Had someone telling me ai = trivial to disaggregate a mainframe, convert to modern language and run microservices active-active across regions and providers. No issues with bugs, performance, latency, or data consistency. Just dead easy max agility & resilience.
Me: that’s not how any of this works
Me: that’s not how any of this works
January 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM
If you think it's trivial for AI to replace existing markets/solutions/industries, consider that your understanding of the subject material is limited.
Below is a good example. Spoiler: this example is not trivial at all, it probably couldn't be farther from it.
Below is a good example. Spoiler: this example is not trivial at all, it probably couldn't be farther from it.
People in our industry saying AI is inevitable or will revolutionize xyz:
You need to back those statements up. Research is saying otherwise and if you can't show anything that disproves said research your opinion is just wishful or fatalistic thinking.
Trust me bro/vibes don't count. Data does.
You need to back those statements up. Research is saying otherwise and if you can't show anything that disproves said research your opinion is just wishful or fatalistic thinking.
Trust me bro/vibes don't count. Data does.
every fucker saying how much more powerful Claude is now is allergic to measurable numbers. they will literally give you graphs of vibes.
what are the measurable results, fucker. do the METR study but up to date if you don't want to accept it saying how you suck.
what are the measurable results, fucker. do the METR study but up to date if you don't want to accept it saying how you suck.
"The tools are getting better!" is a constant drumbeat in AI circles. They say, Claude is 1000x more powerful now. But practically what does that mean? It means nothing. The "insights" are just as fake as they were five years ago.
January 12, 2026 at 10:37 AM
People in our industry saying AI is inevitable or will revolutionize xyz:
You need to back those statements up. Research is saying otherwise and if you can't show anything that disproves said research your opinion is just wishful or fatalistic thinking.
Trust me bro/vibes don't count. Data does.
You need to back those statements up. Research is saying otherwise and if you can't show anything that disproves said research your opinion is just wishful or fatalistic thinking.
Trust me bro/vibes don't count. Data does.
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
Hey you! Yes, you! 🫵
You're into this whole "making music" thing? You're a solo artist or you're in a band? Then this is for you!
It's not much and will not launch you into super-stardom, but here are three simple things you can do to get your music heard; all of it for free, no obligations!
🧵 1/4
You're into this whole "making music" thing? You're a solo artist or you're in a band? Then this is for you!
It's not much and will not launch you into super-stardom, but here are three simple things you can do to get your music heard; all of it for free, no obligations!
🧵 1/4
a man wearing headphones and glasses looks at a computer monitor
Alt: A bearded man with glasses is sitting in front of a computer, has headphones on, smiles and is moving to music he is listening to.
media.tenor.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Hey you! Yes, you! 🫵
You're into this whole "making music" thing? You're a solo artist or you're in a band? Then this is for you!
It's not much and will not launch you into super-stardom, but here are three simple things you can do to get your music heard; all of it for free, no obligations!
🧵 1/4
You're into this whole "making music" thing? You're a solo artist or you're in a band? Then this is for you!
It's not much and will not launch you into super-stardom, but here are three simple things you can do to get your music heard; all of it for free, no obligations!
🧵 1/4
If you think hanging out on a child porn generator run by nazis doesn’t affect you: it absolutely does.
Don’t agree?
Then please explain below why your (or your company) don’t mind your posts and content showing up between CSAM and nonconsensual erotic material.
Don’t agree?
Then please explain below why your (or your company) don’t mind your posts and content showing up between CSAM and nonconsensual erotic material.
Every time elon slams twitter's dick in the car door, the new influx of people is composed of people who acclimated longer to hanging out in a Nazi bar.
The longer they spent at the Nazi bar, the worse they are at interacting normally, like feral cats past the age domestication is possible
The longer they spent at the Nazi bar, the worse they are at interacting normally, like feral cats past the age domestication is possible
January 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM
If you think hanging out on a child porn generator run by nazis doesn’t affect you: it absolutely does.
Don’t agree?
Then please explain below why your (or your company) don’t mind your posts and content showing up between CSAM and nonconsensual erotic material.
Don’t agree?
Then please explain below why your (or your company) don’t mind your posts and content showing up between CSAM and nonconsensual erotic material.
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
*posting on twitter* oh ho, I’ve made a wry observation. Better make sure a bunch of pedophiles see it
January 10, 2026 at 10:46 PM
*posting on twitter* oh ho, I’ve made a wry observation. Better make sure a bunch of pedophiles see it
My theme for tonights #raveyardshjift is 'Secret Cinema' a.k.a. Jeroen Verheij. Throwing in some Michel de Hey for good measure as well.
Ok, let's gooooooo!
Ok, let's gooooooo!
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
My theme for tonights #raveyardshjift is 'Secret Cinema' a.k.a. Jeroen Verheij. Throwing in some Michel de Hey for good measure as well.
Ok, let's gooooooo!
Ok, let's gooooooo!
January 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
I need book recommendations.. anything that will challenge my thinking or open up a new BB perspective. Go!
January 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I need book recommendations.. anything that will challenge my thinking or open up a new BB perspective. Go!
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
Big mistake in s/w development is believing the "value" that "flows" is in the software that emerges from our delivery pipeline - the output.
The *real* value is in the FEEDBACK that flows /back/ in to future iterations.
It's not in what we deliver, it's in what we *learn* from what we deliver.
The *real* value is in the FEEDBACK that flows /back/ in to future iterations.
It's not in what we deliver, it's in what we *learn* from what we deliver.
January 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Big mistake in s/w development is believing the "value" that "flows" is in the software that emerges from our delivery pipeline - the output.
The *real* value is in the FEEDBACK that flows /back/ in to future iterations.
It's not in what we deliver, it's in what we *learn* from what we deliver.
The *real* value is in the FEEDBACK that flows /back/ in to future iterations.
It's not in what we deliver, it's in what we *learn* from what we deliver.
This week, I collected some more samples, dialogue and audio fragments to go into the pool for 'Alien Robot Invasion'.
Currently in the process of laying them out on the track, and boy is this going to be a heck of a ride. :)
While I learned a lot from Beat DAT it's still a fair amount of work.
Currently in the process of laying them out on the track, and boy is this going to be a heck of a ride. :)
While I learned a lot from Beat DAT it's still a fair amount of work.
January 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
This week, I collected some more samples, dialogue and audio fragments to go into the pool for 'Alien Robot Invasion'.
Currently in the process of laying them out on the track, and boy is this going to be a heck of a ride. :)
While I learned a lot from Beat DAT it's still a fair amount of work.
Currently in the process of laying them out on the track, and boy is this going to be a heck of a ride. :)
While I learned a lot from Beat DAT it's still a fair amount of work.
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
4 post thread. Take the time.
I was an expert witness to an employment tribunal where just one developer was excluded from share options - "Alice" was also the only woman on the team. Management claimed that Alice wasn't productive, unlike "Bob" who was lauded for the amount of code he produced.
...
...
January 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM
4 post thread. Take the time.
When I worked as a contractor this was explicitly forbidden by my clients.
And even if it wasn’t: as a contractor my reputation and close relationship with clients was why I got the good gigs and was never without one even during the financial crisis.
And once again: ethics.
And even if it wasn’t: as a contractor my reputation and close relationship with clients was why I got the good gigs and was never without one even during the financial crisis.
And once again: ethics.
OpenAI is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
I’m sure that will go well:
I’m sure that will go well:
OpenAI Is Asking Contractors to Upload Work From Past Jobs to Evaluate the Performance of AI Agent
To prepare AI agents for office work, the company is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
www.wired.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
When I worked as a contractor this was explicitly forbidden by my clients.
And even if it wasn’t: as a contractor my reputation and close relationship with clients was why I got the good gigs and was never without one even during the financial crisis.
And once again: ethics.
And even if it wasn’t: as a contractor my reputation and close relationship with clients was why I got the good gigs and was never without one even during the financial crisis.
And once again: ethics.
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
And a tacit admission that the code in their training data is some distance from real-world production code, which goes some way to explaining why their models crap out on it so often. Real code is out-of-distribution.
OpenAI is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
I’m sure that will go well:
I’m sure that will go well:
OpenAI Is Asking Contractors to Upload Work From Past Jobs to Evaluate the Performance of AI Agent
To prepare AI agents for office work, the company is asking contractors to upload projects from past jobs, leaving it to them to strip out confidential and personally identifiable information.
www.wired.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:10 AM
And a tacit admission that the code in their training data is some distance from real-world production code, which goes some way to explaining why their models crap out on it so often. Real code is out-of-distribution.
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
Need some soothing,warm downtempo business to get you through this chilly day?
This is my very first Easter Soirée from 2022 and probably the best thing I've ever done.
If it's not your thing, a simple share or like is much appreciated ☺️
www.mixcloud.com/deandeep/dea...
This is my very first Easter Soirée from 2022 and probably the best thing I've ever done.
If it's not your thing, a simple share or like is much appreciated ☺️
www.mixcloud.com/deandeep/dea...
Dean Marsh - Iso Easter Soiree - April 2022
So here it is, my slightly delayed one off special made for Easter last week.
Unlike my regular Isolation Mixes I decided to slow things down and do a mix full of classic sunshine vibes. Spanning ever...
www.mixcloud.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Need some soothing,warm downtempo business to get you through this chilly day?
This is my very first Easter Soirée from 2022 and probably the best thing I've ever done.
If it's not your thing, a simple share or like is much appreciated ☺️
www.mixcloud.com/deandeep/dea...
This is my very first Easter Soirée from 2022 and probably the best thing I've ever done.
If it's not your thing, a simple share or like is much appreciated ☺️
www.mixcloud.com/deandeep/dea...
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
It’s on Mixcloud too www.mixcloud.com/Faydz/1989-i...
Dj Faydz - 1989 Illegal Rave Mix (Vol 1)
www.mixcloud.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:40 PM
It’s on Mixcloud too www.mixcloud.com/Faydz/1989-i...
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
I feel this. Who else can relate?
January 9, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I feel this. Who else can relate?
1989 Acid House Mix | Illegal Rave
YouTube video by DJ Faydz
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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I'm cranking the heat AND the fun up this Saturday afternoon at 3pm with a hot bunch of Erotic Monster tunes. I think we could all do with some warm giggles, kitchen dancing and utter filth. I'd love you to join me 🪩 🔥
www.lovewillsavetheday.fm
www.lovewillsavetheday.fm
January 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
I'm cranking the heat AND the fun up this Saturday afternoon at 3pm with a hot bunch of Erotic Monster tunes. I think we could all do with some warm giggles, kitchen dancing and utter filth. I'd love you to join me 🪩 🔥
www.lovewillsavetheday.fm
www.lovewillsavetheday.fm
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2026. We go again. Anyone need any small design work done?
It takes less than 5 seconds to RT, like something.
Big up your mates, help them out, even if you don't need anything done.
Support them when you can.
You never know who might see it.
Link in bio as always.
Cheers ✊
It takes less than 5 seconds to RT, like something.
Big up your mates, help them out, even if you don't need anything done.
Support them when you can.
You never know who might see it.
Link in bio as always.
Cheers ✊
January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
2026. We go again. Anyone need any small design work done?
It takes less than 5 seconds to RT, like something.
Big up your mates, help them out, even if you don't need anything done.
Support them when you can.
You never know who might see it.
Link in bio as always.
Cheers ✊
It takes less than 5 seconds to RT, like something.
Big up your mates, help them out, even if you don't need anything done.
Support them when you can.
You never know who might see it.
Link in bio as always.
Cheers ✊
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
If you think the world is heading to an amoral oblivion... you are quite wrong.
If you're too busy sharing division on social media, you are fanning the flames.
It doesn't matter how "right" you think you are. If you're in the dehumanisation game, you are part of the problem.
If you're too busy sharing division on social media, you are fanning the flames.
It doesn't matter how "right" you think you are. If you're in the dehumanisation game, you are part of the problem.
January 7, 2026 at 9:50 PM
If you think the world is heading to an amoral oblivion... you are quite wrong.
If you're too busy sharing division on social media, you are fanning the flames.
It doesn't matter how "right" you think you are. If you're in the dehumanisation game, you are part of the problem.
If you're too busy sharing division on social media, you are fanning the flames.
It doesn't matter how "right" you think you are. If you're in the dehumanisation game, you are part of the problem.
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
I reckon 2 to 3 weeks so if you got funky, beepy, weird, wired, groovy, disjointed, abrasive, throbbing, soundtrack, experimental, electronic, instrumental music get it in.
Midnight Transmissions coming soon on untidyradio.com
3 hours of bips, bops and beeps every night at midnight(uk)
Submissions/Suggestions wanted.
#experimental #ambient #triphop #electronic #soundtrack #synth #instrumental #music #musicsky
3 hours of bips, bops and beeps every night at midnight(uk)
Submissions/Suggestions wanted.
#experimental #ambient #triphop #electronic #soundtrack #synth #instrumental #music #musicsky
January 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I reckon 2 to 3 weeks so if you got funky, beepy, weird, wired, groovy, disjointed, abrasive, throbbing, soundtrack, experimental, electronic, instrumental music get it in.
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I have a great graphic designer that is looking for a job. Anyone looking for a Rockstar to hire? :)
January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I have a great graphic designer that is looking for a job. Anyone looking for a Rockstar to hire? :)
Reposted by Lars Rosenquist
This is your reminder that you are allowed to log off of the news fire house and go craft.
Make something.
Throw joy, pain, suffering, tears, anger, any and all of it into art.
I don't care if it is music, collage, painting, drawing, dance, or whatever.
Make something.
Because it matters.
Make something.
Throw joy, pain, suffering, tears, anger, any and all of it into art.
I don't care if it is music, collage, painting, drawing, dance, or whatever.
Make something.
Because it matters.
January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This is your reminder that you are allowed to log off of the news fire house and go craft.
Make something.
Throw joy, pain, suffering, tears, anger, any and all of it into art.
I don't care if it is music, collage, painting, drawing, dance, or whatever.
Make something.
Because it matters.
Make something.
Throw joy, pain, suffering, tears, anger, any and all of it into art.
I don't care if it is music, collage, painting, drawing, dance, or whatever.
Make something.
Because it matters.