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.

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.

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.