Who Is Coming? An essay exploring evolution and downstream consciousness, tracing the leap from Neanderthals to modern humans and asking who — or what — is arriving next Continue Reading →
Needless Division of Work for Complete Humans in the AI Era In the age of AI agents, we must reclaim our Renaissance roots—becoming complete humans again, capable of connection, creativity, philosophy, and synthesis beyond narrow specialization. Continue Reading →
Appstraction A short reflection on “appstraction” – the moment an app pulls your attention away from the very thought you picked up your phone for. A human look at habit, distraction, and digital awareness. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
Mud, Monsters, and Momentum A parent’s reflection on Halloween thrills, automatic EV struggles, and finding meaning in the messy momentum of family life. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
