Methodologies, frameworks, and research that underpin the larger body of work.
Chronicle OS
A manifesto for user-owned intelligence. Chronicle OS proposes a computing paradigm built on a single principle: the only sustainable future for AI is one where each person controls a chronological, contextualized record of their own life. Read more →
Samara
A local-first AI assistant for civic engagement — Chronicle OS’s first real child. Samara monitors local government activity, tracks elected officials, facilitates public comment, and makes civic engagement as easy as asking a question. Read more →
The Gathering Mind
A cosmological theory of intelligence as a fundamental property of the universe — not an accident of biology, but an inevitability of physics. Read more →
COAST & SINK
A framework for structured idea creation and adversarial testing. COAST makes ideas legible; SINK finds out whether they survive contact with reality. Read more →
Thermodynamic Alignment
A thermodynamic framework for AI alignment — defining aligned systems as those that minimize irreversible harm, preserve optionality, and resist recursive corruption. Read more →