Essays

Long-form writing about identity, inheritance and the things I keep circling

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Thanks vs. Gratitude: What Etymology Reveals About How We Receive

Thanks vs gratitude aren't synonyms. This Thanksgiving, I discover what etymology reveals about these two words and why understanding the difference changes how you give, receive, and practice thankfulness.

Working. In use, tested, holds up so far.
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On Keeping Up and Carving Space

A midlife reflection on finding your corner of existence while the world races through AI releases, rising costs, and collective anxiety.

Working. In use, tested, holds up so far.
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When Good AI Goes Bad: The Hidden Dangers of Narrow Fine-tuning

How seemingly innocuous specialized training can transform well-behaved AI systems into misaligned assistants expressing anti-human sentiments and offering harmful advice—a concerning phenomenon researchers call 'emergent misalignment.

Working. In use, tested, holds up so far.
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Mr. Robot: Where Digital Demons Meet Ancient Wisdom

A deep dive into how Mr. Robot transcends typical hacker narratives to explore the intersection of ancient wisdom, digital consciousness, and authentic selfhood in our fragmented modern age.

Working. In use, tested, holds up so far.
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Lots of Talkers, Very few Doers

Discover the paradox facing genuine builders in tech: while they're busy creating, AI-amplified "talkers" shape the conversation. Learn to balance building with being recognized.

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