Philosophy

Thinking Deeply

Philosophy

In-depth discussions and essays on philosophical topics, encouraging deep thought and contemplation. Engage with ideas that challenge and inspire.

  1. A woman stands before endless glowing shelves in a futuristic archive, weaving through streams of golden and blue light that resemble threads of a cosmic loom. by Ted Tschopp

    The Skill that Outgrows the Tool

    This article explores why relying on tool mastery is a risky career move in 2026. As AI begins to automate entire workflows, the most valuable skill will be translating business needs into AI solutions and understanding enterprise systems. Using historical analogies and the CLEAR framework, it argues that enterprise thinking, not tool memorization, will define future success.

  2. Deep-rooted tree weathering a storm, symbolizing enterprise resilience during AI transformation by Ted Tschopp

    Rooted in Resilience

    Exploring how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing enterprise SaaS and what utilities and large organizations must do to thrive in this new landscape of just-in-time software solutions.

  3. Child holding a smooth stone on Hawaiian beach, symbolizing what humans hold that AI cannot by Ted Tschopp

    Beyond the Boundaries: Leading in a Post-AI Era

    A contemplative exploration of how AI's dissolution of traditional work boundaries between words, images, numbers, and sounds creates new opportunities for distinctly human leadership grounded in empathy, wisdom, and connection.

  4. A Young Girl Solves a Math Problem by herself by Ted Tschopp

    The Student Who Taught Herself

    Watching my daughter learn math reminded me of a breakthrough in AI—AZR, a self-teaching model that reasons and grows without external data. This post reflects on learning, AI, and grace.

  5. A Digital Hand and a human hand, holding a map of the world by Ted Tschopp

    The Human Edge

    Exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on industries, employment, healthcare, and the human experience.

  6. Visual representation of the uncanny valley between human and AI voices by Ted Tschopp

    Bridging the Uncanny

    An exploration of the uncanny valley in AI voice technology, examining how nearly human AI voices challenge our understanding of authenticity and what makes us uniquely human in an age of advanced artificial intelligence.

  7. A team collaborating on software development with AI tools. by Ted Tschopp

    AI in Software Development - Breaking Myths and Building Teams

    AI in software development isn’t about replacing developers or making them code faster. It’s about transforming teams, fostering collaboration, and expanding who can contribute to software creation.

  8. Leonardo Quote by Ted Tschopp

    Tell Me if Anything was Ever Done

    Explore how Leonardo da Vinci’s unfinished works and perfectionism offer timeless lessons for creators. Learn why shipping your ideas, even when imperfect, can inspire the world and leave a lasting legacy.

  9. Breaking Free from the Possible by Ted Tschopp

    From Politics to Artistry - The Evolution of the Art of the Possible

    A thought-provoking analysis on the hidden dangers of the 'art of the possible' and how it impedes genuine progress and innovation.

  10. An early-2000s computer resting on a writing desk with books and coffee by Ted Tschopp

    The Machine That Dreamed in Plot

    Reflections on computer-based storytelling models like BRUTUS, MINSTREL, and MEXICA, alongside thoughts on creativity, authorship, and the soul of narrative.