Systemic pathology: The unseen wound
Distress is a perfectly healthy response to a distressing situation.
Society and Politics
Thoughtful explorations of how people live together, navigate differences, and shape culture, grounded in the nature of society and the dynamics of politics.
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Surveillance and control
It is often argued that privacy is a small price to pay for progress, but is this truly a necessary sacrifice or more of a Faustian bargain?
The work imperative
If we are the the sum of our actions, how much of ourselves are we willing to sell?
Artificial Boundaries
As we continue to carve the world into smaller pieces, it's easy to lose sight of our own power to put it back together.
The Illusion of Choice
In the search for freedom, how can we learn to see beyond the choices that have been pre-approved for us?
The Unconsented Arrival
In a life we didn't choose, what would allow us to make our own decisions?
Curiosity and care: the essence of being a grokkist
On meeting the world with attentiveness, generosity, and the courage to remain open to what could be otherwise.
My coffee with David: A conversation about AI and control
The looming specter of AI apocalypse can feel almost inevitable due to the staggering momentum of technological development, but there are always new horizons available to those willing to change course.
The Wisdom of a Handshake
How much might we still have to learn from the simple act of reaching out?