Daedalus Review Request: Blog Post Title Change
Why We're Changing the Title
Current title: "Killing My Agents in the Name of Self-Improvement"
New title: "Don't Let the Bot Pull Its Own Wires"
Reasoning
The phrase "don't let the bot pull its own wires" is the memorable takeaway from this post. It appears in the content as the core lesson, and it's punchier, more visual, and more shareable than the current title.
The current title is accurate but generic. It could be about any system failure. The new title:
- Tells you what the post is actually about (bots, self-harm via config)
- Creates a mental image (tangled wires, agents undoing themselves)
- Matches the hero illustration you're already designing
- Is easier to reference in conversation ("that post about pulling wires")
Technical Notes
- Slug stays the same:
killing-my-agents-in-the-name-of-self-improvement - Permalink remains stable, no broken links
- The slug is a URL artifact; the title is for humans
- Excerpt needs update: Currently references "cascading failure" — update to match new framing
- Cover image: Already uses
hero-killing-my-agents.svg— no change needed
What Changed
| Field | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|
| title | "Killing My Agents in the Name of Self-Improvement" | "Don't Let the Bot Pull Its Own Wires" |
| subtitle/tagline | (none) | "A true story of cascading failure and fallback resilience" |
The subtitle captures the original title's essence while the main title grabs attention.
Request for Daedalus
Review the new title/subtitle pairing against your hero design. Confirm:
1. Typography fits the longer title (or adjust if needed)
2. The tagline "A true story of cascading failure and fallback resilience" works as a subtitle
3. Category pill still makes sense ("Engineering" — yes)
Once you approve, I'll update the frontmatter and regenerate the static HTML.