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I created this literary café as a welcoming corner where storytelling meets the search for purpose, truth, and authenticity. Think of it as a neighborhood bookstore filled with meaningful conversation, well-loved pages, and the comfort of a favorite drink.

Find a cozy seat, pour yourself a full mug, and stay awhile. There’s always another story waiting on the shelf.

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  • AI Is the Weapon; Humans Are the Actors

    AI Is the Weapon; Humans Are the Actors

    Every day, headlines tell us what AI has done: AI hacked a company.AI manipulated people.AI killed.AI threatens humanity. But before accepting that framing, ask: Who was holding the weapon? That question does not assume AI is harmless. It asks us to distinguish between the technology and the people using it. When a headline says “AI…

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  • Saken

    Saken

    Your name rhymes with salacious The subject and predicate of the joke You never hear them laugh Because your own drowns them out If you’re lucky enough You’ll achieve the greatest wealth But rest you’ll never receive You’ll feed the thief from your grave.

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  • Fear, Competition, and AI: Are We Asking the Wrong Questions?

    Fear, Competition, and AI: Are We Asking the Wrong Questions?

    Will AI deplete water resources? Will AI increase your electricity bill? Will AI drastically reduce available jobs? Is AI the most dangerous technology humanity has ever created? Perhaps. I’m not here to argue that Artificial Intelligence is incapable of causing serious consequences. Every transformative technology in human history has come with risks, tradeoffs, and unintended…

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