Daily Prompts
Spark some thought each day.
I share a daily prompt that’s somewhat related to the tech industry, coding, office life, work/life, balance or anything, to be honest… If you want to follow along each day, follow me on mastodon infosec.exchange@sudorandom or this RSS feed .
October 2025
- What if the internet is a single, massive, sentient entity that occasionally glitches to remind us of its presence? Oct 28
- Discuss the trade-offs between customization and ease-of-use in operating systems. Oct 27
- What does it mean to live authentically? Oct 26
- How do you stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving landscape of software development? Oct 25
- What's your favorite (or least favorite) trend in mobile app design? Oct 24
- How do you deal with stress and burnout? Oct 23
- What are the challenges in verifying the integrity of third-party components? Oct 22
- What's your ideal way to spend a weekend? Oct 21
- How can open-source projects better protect themselves from malicious contributions or compromised dependencies? Oct 20
- Discuss the impact of app stores on mobile development and user experience. Oct 19
- What's a hidden gem utility or feature in your preferred OS that more people should know about? Oct 18
- What's the future of wearable technology? Oct 17
- The moon landing was faked, but not by NASA – by a rival nation to embarrass the US. Oct 16
- The Bermuda Triangle is actually a portal to another dimension, and the disappearances are just accidental crossings. Oct 15
- Microservices are often over-engineered for most applications. Oct 14
- What are the biggest security concerns for users on each of the major operating systems? Oct 13
- Is free will an illusion, or do we truly have agency over our choices? Oct 12
- What are your thoughts on low-code/no-code platforms? Are they a threat or an opportunity for software engineers? Oct 11
- What are the most effective strategies for mitigating supply chain risks in software development? Oct 10
- What's the biggest challenge facing mobile app developers today? Oct 9
- What's a book or movie that profoundly impacted you? Oct 8
- What are the ethical responsibilities of developers when creating AI systems that could have significant societal impact? Oct 7
- Unit tests are overrated; integration tests provide more value. Oct 6
- If you could only use one operating system for the rest of your life, which would it be and why? Oct 5
- How should we regulate the development and deployment of AI to ensure it benefits humanity? Oct 4
- Discuss the importance of code reviews in a team setting. Oct 3
- Discuss a hypothetical (or real) supply chain attack scenario and how it could be prevented. Oct 2
- What if time travel exists, but it's only used to ensure historical events play out as they already have? Oct 1
September 2025
- Describe the scent of autumn. Sep 29
- What was the most important lesson you learned this month? Sep 28
- Is there any chance of a happy ending with AI? Sep 28
- Is social media a net positive or net negative for society? Sep 27
- What does 'success' mean to you, beyond money or a title? Sep 26
- What is a time you felt a strong sense of community? Sep 25
- What is something you know to be true, but you can't prove? Sep 24
- What is a favorite object on your desk or in your room? Describe it. Sep 23
- What's a small annoyance that can ruin your day if you let it? Sep 22
- What is a tradition from your childhood that you've carried into adulthood? Sep 21
- What is a travel destination that's high on your list? Sep 20
- What is the last thing that made you laugh out loud? Sep 19
- How do you practice self-compassion? Sep 18
- What's a movie trope or cliché you are tired of seeing? Sep 17
- If you could solve one world problem, what would it be? Sep 16
- What is a moment you wished could last forever? Sep 15
- What is something you are grateful for about your body? Sep 14
- What's a talent you have that you're proud of? Sep 13
- What is a topic that you feel you know a lot about? Sep 12
- When was the last time you felt truly present and in the moment? Sep 11
- What is a simple thing you can do today to make yourself feel good? Sep 10
- What's a piece of advice that has stuck with you? Sep 9