// thinking, in public

Field Notes

Essays on AI ethics, agentic products, and using data like a thinking person. Proof that I care about the consequences, not just the capabilities.

essay · ai ethicsMar 1, 2026, 6 min

The Alignment Tax

Why building ethical AI costs more—and why that's the point

essay · web3Feb 20, 2026, 8 min

Governance by Smart Contract

Can DAOs actually make better decisions than boards?

essay · productFeb 10, 2026, 5 min

The Product Manager's Dilemma

When your roadmap conflicts with your conscience

essay · agenticsJan 28, 2026, 7 min

Agents Don't Dream of Electric Sheep

What agentic AI means for autonomy, trust, and human oversight

essay · web3Jan 15, 2026, 7 min

You Are Not the Product (If You Own Your Data)

How self-sovereign identity and on-chain privacy change the deal

essay · productJan 5, 2026, 5 min

Ship Fast, Think Slow

Why the best AI products are built with deliberate restraint