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Aidan McLaughlin@aidan_mclau

ignore literally all the benchmarks the biggest o3 feature is tool use ofc it's smart, but it's also just way more useful >deep research quality in 30 seconds >debugs by googling docs and checking stackoverflow >writes whole python scripts in its CoT for fermi estimates

1.3K likes59 repliesPosted Apr 16, 2025

View the original on X Written by Aidan McLaughlin. Captured Sep 4, 2026.

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Why it worked

Opens with a short, self-contained line that is easy to take in at a glance.
Uses short lines and white space, which makes a long post feel quick to read.
Ends on a short line that is easy to quote and repeat.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Landing
Style: Short lines with heavy white space, built to be scanned.
Tone: punchy
Written for: Product teams

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