Thinking
Notes from the intersection of story, system, and culture.
Essays, field reports, and unfinished thoughts on storytelling, growth psychology, attention, technology, and the architecture of trust.
- 01Jul 2026
Development
We are not merely products of influence; we are also participants in it.
What if the greatest force shaping our lives isn't individuality, but the communities that form us—and the communities we, in turn, help build?
→ - 02May 2026
Development
What is AI doing to us?: Cognitive Displacement Theory of Human Progress
A reflective essay exploring how major human tools—from fire and writing to computers and AI—don’t eliminate human effort but relocate it to higher levels of thinking. It introduces the idea of “Cognitive Displacement Theory,” arguing that AI continues a long historical pattern where technology externalizes lower-order tasks, pushing humans toward new frontiers like judgment, synthesis, creativity, and meaning-making. The piece ultimately suggests that the real risk of AI is not cognitive loss, but stagnation in how we choose to use it.
8 min read→ - 03May 2026
Design
10 Design Principles Every Product Manager Should Know
Explore the fundamental design principles that bridge the gap between product management and user experience.
6 min read→
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