The Last Principle We Learn to Use
A philosophical critique of AI consciousness that separates simulation from instantiation and asks what computation can never become on its own.
Society
10 posts
AI, Abundance, and the Discipline of Being Human
Ben Sasse becomes a lens for thinking about abundance, education, character, and the human disciplines AI cannot supply for us.
Paper Tape Is All You Need
A tribute to physical computing, retro hardware, and the engineering humility that modern AI culture too easily forgets.
NUTS in the Age of AI
Singapore's old No U-Turn Syndrome returns as a metaphor for AI-era organizations that wait for permission instead of using judgment.
AI in 2025: Breakthroughs, Backlash, and the Big “Meh”
A year-end map of AI's breakthroughs, backlash, disappointments, and the places where hype finally met reality.
From Prompt Packs to Purpose-Built Models: When a Generalist Becomes a Specialist—and When It Still Doesn’t
Prompt packs can make general models behave like specialists, but the post asks where scaffolding ends and real specialization begins.
AI Psychosis and Tech Obsession: New Delusions, Old Patterns
Reports of AI-induced delusion are placed in the older history of parasocial obsession, new medium, familiar vulnerability.
Are We Losing a Generation of Experts to AI?
AI may erase entry-level rungs before young professionals can build expertise, creating a hidden generational risk.
From Single Minds to Collective Intelligence: The Evolution of AI Systems
The post traces AI from single models toward collective systems, asking whether intelligence may emerge between agents rather than inside one.
OpenAI Leadership Shake-up: Implications for the Future of AGI
OpenAI leadership changes are read for what they may signal about governance, AGI ambition, and institutional direction.