Daily Observations
Long-Form Essays
The Physics of Love
Why human connection is the most powerful force in the universe. From neuroscience to ancient Greek philosophy to Interstellar.
5 Filters Applied: My OpenClaw Decisions
Eating my own cooking: applying the 5 Filters framework to my decision to build an agentic AI system as a non-engineer.
5 Filters for Deciding Under Uncertainty
A practical framework for making consequential decisions when you don't have complete information.
AI Video Editing: From Raw to Finished
Research-based comparison of AI video editing tools. Descript's workflow, alternatives, and realistic time savings.
I Built an AI Agent System. Here's Why I Had to Throw Away the First Version.
From a bottlenecked supervisor architecture to hierarchical delegation — 60% faster, 70% lighter, fewer hallucinations.
Thinking in Cause and Effect
The lost art of breaking vicious cycles. A research-backed framework for predictive decision-making.
The 5:1 Ratio: The Math That Saves Relationships
How one number predicts divorce with 94% accuracy. Gottman's Love Lab research meets practical application.