Hendrix And Fatigue


Jimi Hendrix Was A Systems Engineer

Rohan S. Puranik | IEEE Spectrum | 25th February 2026

Hendrix might not have spoken in decibels and ohm values, but a close analysis of his work reveals a high-level technical understanding. "Reframing Hendrix as an engineer doesn’t diminish the art. It explains how one person, in under four years as a bandleader, could pull the electric guitar toward its full potential by systematically augmenting the instrument’s shortcomings for maximum expression" (1,300 words)


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My Battle With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Hermione Hoby | Guardian | 24th February 2026

So much of the writing on this topic force experiences into a linear narrative, ending with a triumphant recovery. This one is more interesting because it lacks resolution. Despite the writer's efforts — with everything from medical specialists to wellness coaches to fancy juices — her episodes of extreme, debilitating fatigue recur. Being sometimes-ill is difficult for the patient, and the world, to understand (4,200 words)


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