Jeffrey Klaus

Just Finished Re-reading Children of Dune

Just finished my re-read of Children of Dune and I'm still processing. The way Herbert explores the burden of prescience and the trap of seeing the future is incredible. Leto II's transformation is one of the most compelling arcs in all of sci-fi.

If you haven't read it, this is the book where everything really starts to pay off. The political machinations, the ecological themes, the way power corrupts even the most well-intentioned. It's all there.

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Children of Dune

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Building Teams That Scale

One thing I've learned leading engineering teams: the best code reviews aren't about catching bugs. They're about knowledge transfer, shared ownership, and building a culture where people feel safe to learn.

The technical stuff matters, but the human stuff matters more. When you create an environment where engineers can ask questions without fear, that's when real growth happens.

Why I Love Playing Pickup Basketball

There's something about the flow state you hit during a good pickup game that I haven't found anywhere else. No playbook, no coach yelling—just reading the game, making quick decisions, and trusting your teammates.

It's like debugging in production, but with more running. The best games are when everyone's communicating without words, just reading each other's movements and reacting.

The Best Ramen I've Ever Had

Found this tiny spot in Tokyo last month that changed my entire perspective on ramen. The broth had been simmering for 18 hours. The noodles were made fresh that morning.

Sometimes the best experiences are the ones you stumble into without a plan. No reservations, no reviews—just walking into a place that looks interesting and trusting your instincts.

The Expanse: Best Sci-Fi TV Since Battlestar

Finally finished The Expanse series. The physics are (mostly) right, the politics feel real, and the characters actually grow.

It's rare to find sci-fi that balances hard science with compelling storytelling. Now I need to read the books.