ProPublica’s recent disclosure on how it uses large language models in investigative journalism speaks to a central theme I’ve long championed: LLMs are powerful tools that, when used responsibly and transparently, can enhance our ability to spot patterns and communicate complex ideas. Particularly for those of us on the autism spectrum, these models can serve as a vital ‘external cognitive...
The world does not need fewer systematized thinkers—it needs better ones. It needs structured minds that are aware of their own processes, willing to challenge their own patterns, and capable of refining their frameworks in response to reality.
My thoughts don’t start as words. They form as interwoven patterns of experience—connected structures of meaning that make perfect sense inside my head but often require translation before they can be communicated effectively. Without a structured process, my insights can seem impulsive or eccentric at best, incoherent at worst. I needed a system. What follows isn’t a universal guide—it’s my...
Without the right context, even your best ideas remain stuck in theory. Think of your beliefs as clothing patterns—they look perfect on paper, but only when you fit them to a real mannequin do you discover where they pinch or hang loose. That’s the essence of Patterned Belief: trust your ideas enough to try them on, then be ready to tailor them for each new situation.
Thinking is alive. Three days of applying Provisional Absolutism have revealed refinements: contradictions aren’t conflicts, and failure isn’t an endpoint—it’s a map. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.
Some ideas resist simplification. Through the story of Lucero, a tailor obsessed with patterns, I explore the limits of human understanding—what happens when we encounter something beyond our ability to measure or define?
What if, instead of doubting everything, you tested ideas by committing to them fully—temporarily? This approach, Provisional Absolutism, is how I refine my thinking and discover what truly holds up under scrutiny.
The following is an excerpt from my meatspace journal: Dramatic Irony, the art of reflective literature, is a vehicle that allows the reader to experience an orchestrated set of events that forces them to be uncomfortable enough to say, “If only…” (“If only the protagonist made this choice, or saw this action, or heard this statement…”). Irony does not offer answers, but...