Blend Intelligence: Systems for Independence
A clear-eyed look at the technology and systems that build durable, independent American enterprise. This is about long-term capability, not short-term trends.
How Builders Think
It’s not about theory; it’s about what works. A look at the principles that guide people who make things that last.
Find the Pattern
Good work repeats itself. Builders notice the rhythms in their work and create tools or routines to handle it, saving their energy for the parts that truly require skill.
Write It Down
Memory is unreliable. Whether it’s a measurement, a customer’s name, or a lesson learned, writing it down turns a fleeting thought into a reliable tool for the future.
Use the Right Tool
A good builder knows when a machine can do the job better or faster. It’s not about replacing judgment, but amplifying it. Use technology to do the heavy lifting, not the thinking.
Featured Essay
Technology for the Independent American
This is not about replacing jobs. It is about augmenting skill. An essay on how technology, when viewed as infrastructure, becomes the great equalizer—giving individual builders the leverage to compete with scale.
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The Big Questions
Technology is never neutral. We're committed to fostering a thoughtful conversation about the ethical and societal implications of an AI-driven world.
Creativity & Originality
What does it mean to be an artist when the machine can create? Exploring the future of human creativity in the age of AI.
Labor & Value
How do we redefine the value of human work when automation becomes ubiquitous? A look at the new economies of skill and expertise.