A small archive of philosophical notes and essays.
What is happiness? Most definitions are essentially circular. This essay reframes happiness and purpose as practical, buildable states rather than vague aspirations.
A reframing of Maslow through the lens of agency, risk, and feedback loops—why progress is not linear, and why “snakes and ladders” is a better map than a pyramid.
A clear, grounded exploration of consciousness and empathy—how subjective experience relates to identity, meaning, and moral responsibility.
A personal note on reaching a milestone: 100 issued U.S. patents. A reflection on cadence, institution-building, and what sustained invention looks like over time.