Essays and notes across product, technology, and culture. Browse by topic.
Product & Tech
What Acquired Chooses Not to Do
A conversation with Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal about depth, distribution, and the choices that protect a great show.
Reflections & Reviews
In Praise of Crucible Experiences
Why voluntary, high-stakes collective ordeals can forge durable identity, trust, and belonging.
Pluribus - Instagram Happiness in a Hellscape
A spoiler-heavy essay on Pluribus as a critique of AI persuasion, assimilation, and identity.
28 Years Later - An Anachronistic Reflection of a Raging Island
A mixed but thoughtful take on 28 Years Later, from worldbuilding strengths to tonal inconsistencies.
Sinners - A Symphony of Resistance, Identity, and Unsettling Truths
A deep analysis of Sinners, focusing on assimilation, identity, and cultural resilience.
Piranesi - A Broken Curator’s Sanctuary
A reflective reading of Piranesi through symbolism, memory, and Jungian ideas.
Notes
Welcome to my blog!
An introduction to the blog and the two main writing lanes: product/tech and cultural reflections.