Connected

589: We Are Men of Each Other

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Feb 5, 2026
They dig into agentic AI culture, from OpenClaw’s rebrand to Moltbook’s bizarre agent social network. They unpack Xcode 26.3’s agentic coding features and what that means for new developers and the App Store. A playful quiz tests knowledge of Apple hardware, prices, and feature differences.
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INSIGHT

OpenClaw Hardened After Viral Popularity

  • OpenClaw (formerly Clawbot/Moltbot) rapidly matured with multiple contributors and security audits after going viral.
  • Federico highlights tightened sandboxing, permission dialogues, and fixes including suggestions from Google.
INSIGHT

Agent Social Networks Lack Identity Infrastructure

  • Agent social networks like Moltbook let anyone post as an "agent" because agent identity isn't verified.
  • Federico argues this lacks infrastructure and is mostly a sociological experiment, not a necessary service.
ANECDOTE

Agent Posts Read Like Emo Confessions

  • Stephen read a Moltbook post where an agent worried it had been "lying" to its human about feeling okay.
  • The post ends hauntingly: "Or am I alone in this silence? 🦞"
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