1\. I once heard — so it’s hearsay and anecdotal, but maybe useful as a provocation — that one of the unique qualities of human consciousness is an ability to imagine as if things were otherwise, or other than things...

Life is a tapestry woven with threads of creativity, connection, and the pursuit of meaning. The author reflects on a friendship that blossomed years ago, rooted in shared passions and artistic exploration. As they reunite, conversations unfold around the delicate balance of making money versus making meaning, emphasizing the importance of touching souls through creativity. Ultimately, this journey leads to the realization that true fulfillment comes from creating something that resonates deeply within a community, sparking wonder and reflection in those who encounter it.

1. I heard the most simple and resonant description of integrity the other day. 2. It was so resonant, at least to the matrix of my own consciousness at that moment, that I played it over probably a dozen times over the...

1. I told this story a couple weeks ago to a guy who was interested in buying a majority interest in a company I started. For some reason, likely my very theatrical imagination, I thought I should have some...

1. I’ve been told that the reason someone will do something without being paid with, you know — dollars and stuff, or some other sanctioned fiat currency — is because they themselves receive some kind of ‘psychic...

`For the past years, the outsized narrative of DAO [Decentralized Autonomous Organization] as an alternative to venture capital dims the light of its much more profound, and much more interesting potential — a fluid,...

It’s helpful to consider that much (all?) of what we know about the world comes from observation. It’s been said that we are sense-making critters. Our brains are able to take inputs, make meaning, and take action with...

James Bridle wrote a remarkable essay some years back called [“The New Aesthetic.”](https://jamesbridle.com/works/the-new-aesthetic)

1. The whole NFT thing? It’s like standing between different worlds. 1. What do I mean by that? 1. What I mean is this: the idea of an NFT doesn’t make sense to enough people, and does make sense to enough people, that...