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. Continue Reading →
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. Continue Reading →
The Great Upload A Dutch dad reflects on slang, digital legacies, AI-powered journaling, and the philosophical comedy of TV series Upload—all before his morning coffee. Continue Reading →
The Child in the Basement, the Oracle in the Cloud Explore the hidden truths of modern systems. Dive into AI, trade wars, and ethical dilemmas shaping our world. Stay aware, stay curious. Continue Reading →
The Timing Trap: Small Delays, Big Costs Timing isn’t just about showing up but acting at the right moment. From coffee machines to climate change, small ignored actions scale up, reminding us to act before it’s too late. Continue Reading →
Definition of Done: From Marriage to Mars Mike humorously compares the flexible concept of “done” in marriage with the Definition of Done in software development. It emphasizes evolving definitions, particularly in science fiction, exploring humanity’s relationship with advanced technology and potential alien life. Continue Reading →
The Brown M&Ms of AI Security Discover how Van Halen’s brown M&Ms test and Elon Musk’s unique email spacings reveal crucial security lessons for AI. Vigilance and attention to detail can prevent costly oversights. Stay curious! Continue Reading →
Digital Longevity in the Human Era Preserve your digital journals and voice memos using AI tools and platforms like WordPress. Embrace the Intelligence Age (IA), ensuring your creative legacy lasts into the future, well beyond 12,024 HE. Continue Reading →
Microsoft Copilot Wave 2: First Impressions First impressions of Microsoft’s Copilot Wave 2: impressive agentic AI, new collaborative (Loop) Pages, enhanced Python integration in Excel, and innovative narrative builder in PowerPoint. Promising updates! Continue Reading →
Shape Up: A CTO’s Brain Bursts Exploring CTO roles, AI advisory demand, and the inspiration from 37Signals, all wrapped up with family fun—pillow fights and “oof-ing.” Balancing tech insights and personal moments. Continue Reading →
