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.

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.

Filtered Reality: Tech Roasts, Mirrored Selfies & Broken Bottle

Three stories—tech comedy, AI selfies, and a broken bottle—woven into one reflection on how filters shape our lives and what we choose to keep.

Believe in Ted Lasso: Lessons Beyond the Pitch

Ted Lasso isn’t about soccer — it’s about leadership, kindness, and life lessons that hit harder than any finale. Here’s why you should watch it.

My Frustrating Journey to Create an Agent in Microsoft Copilot Studio for Applied Skills

Passed with 96% but at what cost? My honest experience inside Microsoft Copilot’s Applied Skills lab to create an agent, where bugs outpaced the exam itself.

From Cartoons to Code: Why Life Runs on Reps

Repetition shapes us. From childhood cartoons to coding late at night. Here’s why looping again and again is how we truly learn.

Eight-Legged Truths: From Werewolves to Water Leaks

A wild July update: cracked teeth, plumbing fails, Citrix chaos, Nigerian time, forbidden love, and a dystopian binge. Eight real-life stories, one human thread.

The Locker Room Ballet of Human Signals

How much can a single “yeah” say? From Dutch tones to dressing room stares, Mike explores why communication is more than words—even in the age of AI.