https://jamesm.blog/general/ Recent content in General on jamesm.blog https://jamesm.blog/papermod-cover.png https://jamesm.blog/papermod-cover.png Hugo en Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/gta-6-the-economics-of-the-biggest-launch-ever/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/gta-6-the-economics-of-the-biggest-launch-ever/ Grand Theft Auto VI lands on November 19, 2026 after roughly a decade in development and a budget that may pass anything in entertainment history. A hobbyist's look at the numbers - what it cost, what it could earn, and why a single video game now behaves like a national economy. https://jamesm.blog/general/human-advancement-acceleration/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:31:00 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/human-advancement-acceleration/ Why human advancement is accelerating exponentially - from steam engines to AGI in three centuries https://jamesm.blog/general/classic-tv-shows/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:13:01 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/classic-tv-shows/ Collection of classic British television shows and comedy programs including Tomorrow's World, Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, and more. https://jamesm.blog/general/the-hindley-street-country-club/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:47:01 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/the-hindley-street-country-club/ Australian cover band group with millions of YouTube views and global following for innovative music arrangements. https://jamesm.blog/general/tweets/worst-uis/ Mon, 15 May 2023 14:53:39 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/tweets/worst-uis/ Tweet thread collecting some of the worst user interfaces ever shipped - a masterclass in what not to do. https://jamesm.blog/general/favourite-tv-movies/ Thu, 11 May 2023 21:06:35 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/favourite-tv-movies/ Personal collection of favourite television shows, films, comedians, directors, and actors. https://jamesm.blog/general/links/ Wed, 10 May 2023 14:53:39 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/links/ Curated collection of technology, podcast, and personal blog links covering tech, science, and cultural topics. https://jamesm.blog/general/shortcodes/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:01 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/shortcodes/ Developer reference guide for Hugo shortcodes and embedded content syntax. https://jamesm.blog/general/markdown/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://jamesm.blog/general/markdown/ Developer reference guide for Markdown syntax and Hugo shortcodes used on this site.