As I prepare for my October 4th, 2025, presentation at the Shepard of the Valley (Minnesota) Genealogy Society, I’m excited to share the conductor-and-braid metaphor—humans and AI working in harmony…
A Weinberg-Jung-Campbell-Senge Synthesis: Deepening the Framework This document expands upon the foundational "Guardrails (Weinberg-Jung-Campbell-Senge)" framework, providing a more comprehensive and actionable guide for integrating human-centric values into AI selection and…
Major Progress on the Ardens Wiki Over the last few weeks, significant strides have been made in building out the Ardens Wiki, marking a key milestone in the development of…
Liminal Spaces: Uncovering the Unseen and Unheard in Geopolitical Analysis This document summarizes the conceptual framework developed through numerous discussions on extending geopolitical analysis beyond conventional indicators into the subtle,…
Securonis: A Privacy-Focused, Hardened Linux Distro That Deserves Your Attention If you're looking for a well-rounded, competent, and hardened Linux distro that’s ready for daily use, Securonis deserves a spot…
This checklist is designed to help users thoroughly assess Linux distributions for their suitability as a daily driver, with a strong emphasis on privacy and security. 1. Base System &…
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been walking a familiar yet difficult path: trying to assemble a system that’s minimal, secure, and realistically maintainable—a setup that guards against overreach and…
A Rosy Report on the State of Things, Five Months into 2025 Just imagine how "good" things will be in a few more months. By all appearances, we're doing great.…
In most, if not all, Linux distros, you can force the use of passwords for auto-mounting USB memory devices. To manage or reduce password prompts, you can: Edit PolicyKit rules:…
Cybersecurity at eirenicon llc "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu Why Cybersecurity Matters In an age of mass surveillance, commercialized data, and…