The Folding Secret A father’s reflection on Dutch election day, his daughter’s innocent questions, and the quiet power of folded choices — in politics and in life.
The Funny Uncle Election A reflection on language, family, and the meaning of being an uncle — through Dutch words, cultural quirks, and quiet realizations.
The Bathroom, Ballot, and Board Game A reflection on Dutch elections, toilet habits, and social deduction games—how small acts and big games alike expose our uneasy relationship with truth and trust.
The Paradox of Play: Teaching Truth Through Deception A father reflects on playing the controversial board game Secret Hitler with his family and what it revealed about trust, manipulation, and teaching critical thinking to children.
Reflections in the Boring Dentist’s Chair A morning dental visit turns into a meditation on boredom, presence, and parenthood until a small voice interrupts with a story about snakes.
Soul Camera: When the Orb Looks Back What if Sam Altman’s Orb is the real “Soul Camera”? A reflection on AI, identity, and the fine line between fiction and prophecy.
DJing the Future: How ‘Stems’ Shows What’s Next for AI What DJ software reveals about AI’s future: it’s already everywhere, just not called AI anymore. The “stems” feature shows how intelligence blends into tools. Quietly and completely.
Agents, Angels & The Moat of Gnosis On the eve of Continuity, Mike reflects on OpenAI’s leaked AgentKit, startup moats, and ancient Gnostic wisdom; where AI meets awakening.
From USB Sticks to AI: Trust, Loopholes, and Leadership From Rufus to mobile ads to AI geopolitics, Mike explores how trust, loopholes, and leadership shape tech from our pockets to the global stage.
Rome, Quantico, and the AI Empire America’s empire is fading, but AI may be its last chance. From Rome to Quantico to Silicon Valley, the third great arms race is underway.
