Ambient Poetry
A short reflection on using AI to turn symbolic poetry into a spoken-word soundscape, while keeping the core of the work personal.
Writing on things that move me
All of my long-form thoughts on programming, technology, philosophy, and more, collected in chronological order. Subscribe to the RSS feed to stay up to date.
Aims, Not Goals
A reflection on acceptance, direction, and why living by aims instead of fixed goals can make effort more present, less brittle, and easier to reconcile with reality.
Not the OM You Think
A reflection on altered states, ritual, and why breath, cold, rhythm, sexuality, and other powerful practices become transformative only when held inside a structure strong enough to keep them from collapsing into entertainment.
Rules, Space, and Growth
A reflection on why yoga practice needs structure: not as rigid dogma, but as a flexible container that creates enough safety and spaciousness for real exploration and growth.
Time Machines Made of Paper
A reflection on how analog photography, information fasting, and our relationships with physical objects can anchor memory and give us a more grounded sense of reality in a digital, data-saturated world.
Structured Trust Assurance
A practical way to turn real-world business processes into a clear map of who can do what, how risk flows, and which security controls actually matter in digital-asset systems.
Guesswork and the Path Ahead: Why Planning Matters
Planning is not prophecy. Exploring predictive vs adaptive planning in IT projects - when to choose which, and how hybrid approaches like the Unified Process strike a powerful balance between structure and agility.
AI Copilot in VS Code: Tips for Using Claude Sonnet 4 Effectively
A candid look at using an AI code assistant in VS Code-why I both love and fear it-and 6 practical tips that help me harness Claude Sonnet 4 ("Copilot") without losing my coding edge.
AI-Powered DEX Arbitrage Bots
Exploring cutting-edge transformer-based arbitrage bots for DEX pools - and why not everything is a nail.
The Social Shadow
Both individuals and societies have hidden “shadow” sides made up of denied traits and problems. Addressing these personal and collective shadows is crucial for real growth and a healthier, more honest community.
Lessons From My Startup Journey
Lessons and honest experiences from 15 years of starting and growing tech startups-the ups, the failures, and what each journey taught about motivation, passion, patience, and building lasting value.