Amy Hoy

I have mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), aka "randomly allergic to everything" including heat, vibration, pain and, at times, — most fucked of all — water.

At least, what are my productivity challenges where tools can help (or hurt)?

Back in the day, I used to be a true power user — I had a highly specific setup, tuned over the years, with lots of specialized productivity tools.

Some user experience suggestions for Bluesky around blocking/muting and generally controlling the content and people you see.

How does your brain work?

Originally a thread on Twitter, archived here for posterity, plus an expert weighs in at the bottom!

My childhood basement was stuck firmly in the 70's: dark faux wood paneling; harvest gold speckled linoleum — the real kind, cold and smooth; monolithic This End Up crate furniture with nubby beige fabric.