The Alchemy of 13: How Sutherland Turns Counterintuition Into Clarity A reflection on Rory Sutherland’s Alchemy, perception, synchronicity, and data. How shifting perspective reveals clarity, creativity, and meaning in everyday decisions and modern life.
Between Anesthesia and Eternity A father’s reflection moves from his daughter’s aching tooth to the risks of AI and the timeless mystery of consciousness — exploring love, fear, and divine curiosity.
The Bicarnival Mind of the 11th Man in the Mirror On 11/11, Mike reflects on mirrors, minds, and the meaning of “crazy” — from Philip K. Dick to the bicameral brain, from carnival masks to consciousness itself.
Four Bottles and a Bracelet When a group of kids knocks on the door selling jewelry for bottles, a father rediscovers the beauty of small-scale entrepreneurship, family values, and modern barter.
The Polarity Game: Between Screens, Scores and Stillness A reflective essay on digital balance—how the law of polarity helps us navigate between screens and stillness, distraction and focus, competition and connection in a hyperconnected world.
How to Signal in a Silent World In an age of noise, truth still travels in symbols. Mike reflects on belief, balance, and the quiet art of signaling meaning in a silent world.
Find Your Tribe, Remember Your Kind From corporate colors to human compassion — a reflection on belonging, culture, and the universal tribe we all share.
The Copilot of the Mind From Microsoft’s Copilot voice chat to Jordan Jensen’s intrusive-thought comedy, Mike reflects on what it means to co-pilot the human mind and notice the symbols hiding in plain sight.
Mud, Monsters, and Momentum A parent’s reflection on Halloween thrills, automatic EV struggles, and finding meaning in the messy momentum of family life.
What LinkedIn Games Teach Us About Connection A reflective take on LinkedIn’s hidden competition—how small daily games reveal deeper truths about connection, recognition, and being human online.
