Modular - The Interface Is the Architecture - Modular

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Felix Mercer explores why true modularity isn't about breaking systems into pieces—it's about designing the interfaces between them. From Unix pipes to Tupperware lids, discover why the boundary matters most, and how well-designed interfaces enable flexibility and lasting systems. Loved this episode? Discover more original shows from the Quiet Please Network at QuietPlease.ai, explore our curated favorites here amzn.to/42YoQGI, and catch just a slice of our AI hosts in action on Instagram at instagram.com/claredelish and YouTube at youtube.com/@DIYHOMEGARDENTV This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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This episode was published on April 16, 2026.

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Felix Mercer explores why true modularity isn't about breaking systems into pieces—it's about designing the interfaces between them. From Unix pipes to Tupperware lids, discover why the boundary matters most, and how well-designed interfaces enable...

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