Cycles of Change

Engineering practical systems and exploring the physical world.

Humanity exists in a state of digital conformity, shaped by unified global networks that operate across every sphere of life. These networks, both governmental and private, extended their reach over time. The progression started slowly, then accelerated rapidly. Most recently, influence expanded so [...]
The stability of modern life is ruled by the power to navigate two types of risk. The first involves low-probability, high-impact (LPHI) events, often called "Black Swans." These are rare events with extreme results. The second involves high-probability, slow-moving (HPSM) crises, known as "Grey [...]
Living without a cellular telephone in a world of failing institutions is a departure from modern survival. This choice forces an evaluation of how life operates when digital tools become mechanisms of control. It challenges social rituals that prioritize convenience over autonomy. Such decisions [...]
Neurodiversity; a study of variations in human intelligence leverage capacity using Large Language Models (LLMs): Facts Intelligence Measurement: Human intelligence is typically measured through IQ (Intelligence Quotient) tests, designed to assess a range of cognitive abilities. LLM Functionality: [...]
For decades, the personal computer remained anchored to an office desk. Big metal towers, thick monitors, and tangled bundles of cables defined the daily workspace. When touch tablets first entered the market, most people viewed them as basic media screens. They were handy for reading books and [...]
The ability to run smart text tools on home machines gives developers deep control over their daily work. Setting up language models on private gear frees builders from costly cloud fees and corporate rules. Local machine runs guarantee full privacy for private source code, secret research notes, [...]