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The Convergence Point in Knowledge-Time artificial intelligence February 16, 2026

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The Convergence Point in Knowledge-Time

The Velocity of Reaching a Noetic Moment

In 1998, Porsche ran a two-page advertisement featuring a faintly lit 911 emerging from shadow. The image was restrained, almost understated. The headline did the real work:

“Everything we know so far....

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Proximity Marketing - A Reflection on The End of Funnel Thinking marketing February 15, 2026

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Proximity Marketing - A Reflection on Trust, Time, and the End of Funnel Thinking

For the last twenty years, most professionals were taught to think about marketing through the lens of direct response.
Capture attention.
Drive traffic.
Optimize conversion.
Measure return on ad spend.
R...

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The Immortality Machine - Playing God or Meeting Your Grandfather's Grandfather? artificial intelligence ethics morals February 15, 2026

Knowledge-Time:  From a conversation that occurred in April 2025.  

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There is an idea that feels almost transgressive when spoken out loud.

What if a nine-year-old girl named Julie could sit down and have an ongoing conversation with her grandfather’s grandfather?

Not look at a photo...

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Introduction artificial intelligence March 11, 2024

An introduction to Sandy

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