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.

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.

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.