Exploring the Unknown
Articles, essays, and discussions delving into various scientific topics. Uncover new insights and explore the wonders of the natural and technological world.
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From Industrial-Age Utility to AI-Centric Utility
White paper for utility leaders on consolidating platforms, building an edge‑to‑cloud data fabric with preserved context, and redesigning the workforce for AI—measured by edge→decision latency, TTE, reliability, compliance velocity, and customer outcomes.
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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.
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The Human Edge
A March 2025 review of factory automation, healthcare agents, brain-computer interfaces, and spatial AI through their specific effects on human work.
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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.
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Details on DeepSeek: Step 1 Through 5
A guide to DeepSeek-R1 training, with a dog-training analogy and practical questions about rewards, verification, and enterprise use.
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Project Stargate Unveiled: OpenAI’s $500 Billion Bet on an AI-Driven Future
What the January 2025 Stargate announcement says about investment and partners, and what utilities still need to know about funding and power.
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Tell Me If Anything Was Ever Done
Leonardo’s notebooks prompt a practical reflection on unfinished work, useful drafts, and what completion means when AI can generate more possibilities.
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Superagents: The Next Big Leap in Technology
A January 2025 assessment of AI-agent forecasts, infrastructure policy, and practical pilot choices for enterprise and electric-utility teams.
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Barrels, Ammunition, & the Future of AI in the Electric Utility Industry
Explore how utilities can leverage AI by investing in cross-functional talent, modern infrastructure, and collaborative strategies.
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AI in 2024: A Year in Review
A source-grounded review of 2024 AI releases, token costs, context windows, and reasoning, with practical priorities for enterprise adoption in 2025.
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Exploring Taxonomy: A Thought-Provoking Talk by Alex Wright
This article delves into a talk by Alex Wright at the Long Now Foundation, exploring the fascinating concept of taxonomy across different societies. It questions why taxonomies are universally 5 or 6 levels deep and examines theories, including connections to family structure and genetics.
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The Limitless Garden: A Theological Exploration of Eden
This thought-provoking article delves into the biblical descriptions of the Garden of Eden and questions its boundaries. It explores the limitless nature of the garden, its extension possibilities, and contemplates profound spiritual questions about growth, dominion, and the future.