This Might Matter
//An archive of thoughts worth sharing about the systems that shape our lives
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Transitional Human Psychology Under Rapid Communication Advancement
In just a few generations, communication sped up beyond what human psychology evolved to handle. This gap between our biology and our environment is shaping stress, attention, and mental health.
The Arctic's Toxic Awakening
Thawing Arctic permafrost is contaminating freshwater with acid and heavy metals while releasing greenhouse gases, creating toxic ecosystems and a dangerous climate feedback loop.
The Automation Shock We're Pretending Not to See
As robotics and AI advance faster than public awareness, millions of unskilled labor jobs are heading toward displacement with far more urgency than we’re willing to admit.
Built for Sedans, Strained by the Future
Parking garages designed for a lighter automotive era are quietly being pushed to their limits by heavier SUVs, pickup trucks, and electric vehicles.
The Energy Ceiling of Information
As data creation accelerates (supercharged by AI) we may be racing toward a global hard energy limit sooner than anyone is prepared to handle.