On the technological discord of modern existence
"Humanity's problem today is that we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology; our biology, civilization and technological capabilities are completely out of sync."
Our age shows a growing gap: as technology becomes more complex, our understanding decreases. We're overwhelmed by information yet trapped in simplified narratives and conspiracy theories.
My writing explores this fundamental discord between our technological capabilities and our social evolution, focusing on how power structures exploit the gap between understanding and capability.
What I write about
I study the major disconnects of our time:
- The gap between technological power and our comprehension
- The contrast between information access and declining wisdom
- The distance between what we've created and what we've become
I examine how our ancient brains struggle with complex systems while system designers exploit our limitations. My work covers the breakdown of shared reality, institutional failures, and possibilities for human freedom in an engineered age.
I also explore the meaning crisis that emerges when traditional frameworks disappear without replacement. This includes our paradoxical isolation despite connectivity, the blurring line between human and machine thinking, and the search for authentic thought amid algorithmic influence. Ultimately, I investigate what it means to remain human while surrounded by systems designed to reduce us to predictable data points.
Who might find this useful
I write for people who:
- Feel that something's deeply wrong but can't quite put their finger on it
- Are tired of being manipulated but don't want to become cynical
- Sense we're not having the conversations that matter
- Want to build rather than complain
- Think from first principles instead of by analogy
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On Motis
Motis—derived from the infinity symbol—serves as both my research vehicle and collaborative platform. Its purpose is to explore the tensions between our evolved psychology and our created technologies, seeking balance where possible and adaptation where necessary.
"The more powerful our tools become, the more clearly we must think about their use."