The Foundation Series: Mentalics, AI, and the Future of Human Consciousness
EssaysFrom the Second Foundation's mind-control powers to today's neural interfaces and artificial intelligence, exploring the boundary between human and machine cognition.
Thoughts on design, strategy, technology, and the intersection of human capability and innovation.
From the Second Foundation's mind-control powers to today's neural interfaces and artificial intelligence, exploring the boundary between human and machine cognition.
Examining the cyclical nature of civilizations through Asimov's Foundation and Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, and what it means for our modern institutions.
Exploring Isaac Asimov's concept of psychohistory and how statistical predictions of mass behavior mirror today's big data analytics and predictive modeling.
Why abundance of options often leads to paralysis, and how intentional design can guide better decisions.
Accessibility is not a feature—it's a foundation. How inclusive design creates better products for everyone.
In a world obsessed with features, simplicity remains the most underrated competitive advantage.
How systematic design creates alignment, consistency, and speed at scale.
How to think about artificial intelligence in ways that preserve human judgment and agency.