The Inversion Game: Halloween and Hidden Agendas On Halloween night, Mike reflects on masks, Dan Brown, and the politics of deception—where angels and demons often trade costumes.
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.
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.
Peace in the East, Storm in the West September 30th reflections: a prophetic hug from my daughter, U.S. generals recalled to Washington, peace in the East, and the uneasy feeling of an empire in decline.
From The Valley to The Hague Why I’m lifelogging from The Hague: reflections on AI hardware, global tech power, and why we need our own answers beyond Silicon Valley.
Game On or Game Over: Saved Progress Not Found A father-son chat sparks deep questions about AI amulets, simulation theory, and the urgent need for digital sovereignty in an entangled world.
The First American Pope: Not a Blink, but a Bold Indication On May 8, 2025, the Vatican elected Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope. A bold signal in a world of blinkers, wedges, and shifting powers.
The Child in the Basement, the Oracle in the Cloud Explore the hidden truths of modern systems. Dive into AI, trade wars, and ethical dilemmas shaping our world. Stay aware, stay curious.
Neutrality vs. Complicity: a Powerful Pencil When does staying neutral become dangerous? One dad, six kids, and a powerful pencil trace the lines between tech, truth, and global power plays.
