Felix
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Hi, I'm Felix.

I am a sixth former studying Economics, Maths, Further Maths and Physics. I lead Code for Impact, a non-profit for young people creating social impact with code.

Substack

Notes, longform essays, and inquiries into AI market structures & urban economics on @felixink

Research

I'm working on research projects on Universal Basic Income, fiscal policy in the UK, and the cost-effectiveness of campaigns to influence government policy

Projects

I develop games, hardware and programming projects when I have cool ideas and to explore my interests

Photography

Exploring architecture, nature, urbanism and history through the lenses of my Nothing Phone (2a)

felix.ink

Learning more about... everything (especially econ, policy, AI and living better lives). Join me for the journey.

AUTHOR Felix Myrie
POSTS 02 Published
FREQUENCY Infrequent :/
PLATFORM Substack
#01 Technology & AI NOV 2025

Lessons to be learned from the AI boyfriend apocalypse

A short essay exploring the market dynamics of foundational AI models, synthetic companions, and the potential human implications.

#02 Economics & Policy FEB 2026

Is affordable housing a scam?

A critical economic examination into planning quotas, supply distortions, and whether affordability mandates actually deliver affordable homes.

Article Preview Technology & AI

Lessons to be learned from the AI boyfriend apocalypse

SUMMARY

A short essay exploring the market dynamics of foundational AI models, synthetic companions, and the potential human implications. Examining why generic LLM wrappers face severe commoditization pressure, while synthetic companionship applications demonstrate unprecedented engagement and emotional retention moats.

KEY THEMES
  • Foundational model economics & commoditization of raw intelligence
  • Synthetic companionship dynamics and emotional retention curves
  • Market incentives and societal externalities of synthetic intimacy

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