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.
Forgetful Friday and the Cheese-Stick Paradox Three things I forgot before 9 AM, one capitalist metaphor, and a hopeful glimpse into the voice-enabled future of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Smart Wedding Rings and the Flexing Art of AI-Free From buffet philosophies to smart rings and AI debates—Mike explores the tools, habits, and puns that shape our lives, one LinkedIn scroll at a time.
The Xennial Halfway Point: 48 in a World of Transformations A Xennial reflects on subtle yet profound personal change, aging, tech shifts, and love—on his quietly meaningful 48th birthday.
Can You See What You Can’t Name? Mike reflects on emotion, language, and perception — from EV plugs theft and Gen Alpha slang to a child’s fears and the blue we can’t name.
Happy Mother’s Day: Love, Loft Beds & the IKEA Effect A heartfelt Mother’s Day reflection on building loft beds, legacy, and love—featuring IKEA wisdom, cosmic wonder, and the mysterious grace of motherhood.
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.
A Storytelling Manifesto for the Corporate World Rethink corporate storytelling with insights from TED Talks, TV shows, and The Matrix. Discover why time, structure, and storytelling matter more than slides.
The Hidden Scales: From Divine Loneliness to Conscious Love A short journal reflecting on the hidden scales of life—from microscopic worlds to cosmic love, and the deep feelings that arise in between.
Walter Russell and the Cost of Being Too Early Walter Russell’s visions, Tesla’s time capsule, and the blurry zone where science, imagination, and belief collide — explored through the lens of Mike’s Mind.
