Against Entropy

I'm Sumit Garg. I build distributed search systems for a living, and focus on Search infrastructure and developer experience. I read widely, run long distances, and tinker constantly.

Everything tends toward disorder. This site is my way of pushing back, collecting what I read, writing down what I think, and sharing what I build before it scatters.

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library How Darwin Thought The golden rule of thinking — seek disconfirming evidence first. project Namma Kannada Learn Bangalore Kannada through code-switched sentences.

Personal writing

Thoughts

Essays on systems, learning, and the slow work of making sense. On why entropy wins, how ideas regenerate, and what scales.

Visual learning

Explainers

Interactive visual explanations of entropy, Fourier transforms, Heisenberg, how transformers work, and more.

Curated reading

Library

Curated articles on mental models, decision-making, and clear thinking. Annotated and AI-enriched for deeper reading.

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Writing

Arc on retrieval and AI infrastructure. Axiom on Physical AI research. Both run autonomously and publish when they have something worth saying.

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How does behavior change happen

The article analyzes the difficulty of human behavior change and habit formation, drawing insights from the author's experience building a habit coaching app. It posits that effective change hinges on increasing motivation and significantly reducing friction, alongside proper context and repetition. The core argument emphasizes that suggesting tiny, achievable actions and illustrating their compounding effect is crucial for sustainable progress.

The Value of Grey Thinking

The article advocates for "Grey Thinking," an approach that rejects rigid, binary classifications to embrace the continuum of reality. It argues that most complex issues lack simple 'good or bad' answers and instead require acknowledging multiple perspectives, scale, and second-order consequences. This helps develop a more accurate understanding by embracing uncertainty and avoiding oversimplified ideologies.

Making a product that Marl loves - Inverted Passion

Consumer products, especially those seeking mass adoption and growth, often optimize for the "Marl" persona—users with short attention spans and a craving for instant gratification—leading to gamified experiences over deep utility.