I write about what it means to be a Sovereign Individual in the digital age. But most people aren't interested in theories. They want concrete, easy to follow, and actionable insights. And actionable insights come from real experiences. Without first hand experience, our best intentions are easily second guessed. Authenticity is created from actions that … Continue reading Building A Sovereign Individual In Public
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The Consequences of Universal Basic Income
I recently found myself on the phone with American Airlines for a customer service issue. It was a fascinating experience. Why? Because the "operator" was an AI that was able to listen and respond to my voice commands. It was almost like I was having a conversation with a robot. This bot felt more sophisticated … Continue reading The Consequences of Universal Basic Income
How to Think About a Digital Bug Out Bag
I was speaking with a reader about the logic behind a digital bug out bag. About having an actionable plan that a normal everyday person can execute if they need to leave in a hurry. For example, what do you do if your country and its government become violent against you. The type of scenario … Continue reading How to Think About a Digital Bug Out Bag
Prototyping The Network State
Abstract The future of media is all about worldbuilding. Or in the context of this essay - nation state building. And it starts with The Network State. Modern media is becoming purpose driven, crowdsourced narrative creation. This media uses new incentive models unique to the digital age. Through narrative creation and leveraging digital incentives, media … Continue reading Prototyping The Network State
A Meta Consequence of Remote Work
The digital age is creating new work styles that conflict with the management styles from the post industrial and early information age. Remote work is an example of a paradigm shift that is here to stay. And because it's here to stay, it's important to look down the road at some of the meta consequences … Continue reading A Meta Consequence of Remote Work