Work, Technology & Human Capacity
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Why We Recognize the Floppy Disk Icon Today
A floppy disk can disappear completely and still remain one of the most recognizable symbols on…
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The Weather Leaves a Longer Trail Than We Think
Heatwaves don’t end when temperatures fall. They leave traces in tomatoes, carrots, grapes, and the fruit…
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The Problem with Abundance. And the Tale of the Cherry Tree
Every year our cherry tree produces more fruit than we can possibly pick. It made me…
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Why Taking Your Time Matters in Cooking, Work and Everyday Life: Lessons from Cooking Onions
Browning onions feels like the kind of task that should be easy to speed up. Sometimes…
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Ninety Seconds Used to Feel Fast: Microwaves, Generative AI and Our Perception of Time
Microwaves did more than speed up reheating leftovers. They quietly changed expectations around time, effort, and…
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Navigating Generative AI Tools: Think of it Like Running a Kitchen
The world of generative AI has changed significantly, and that impacts how we work with it.…
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Why Small Fixes Often Fail: Understanding the Real Issues
When something feels slightly off, we adjust the obvious things. A bit more structure. A better…
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When Everything Feels Stretched: Buffers, Cognitive Load, and Why Things Break
Many of the systems we rely on — at work and in life — function only…
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Kitchen Habits and Good Intentions: The Role of Defaults in Lasting Change
Our kitchens tell the truth. Not about willpower — but about defaults. A January reflection on…
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What Salad Dressing Teaches Us About Relationships
Oil and vinegar don’t mix easily — and honestly, neither do people sometimes. But food science…