Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In February 2026, the rapid evolution of AI technology, particularly with the release of models like OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Codex and Anthropic’s Opus 4.6, has transformed industries by automating complex tasks, showcasing capabilities akin to human judgment, and furthering its own development. The impact is expected to disrupt traditional job roles, as AI demonstrates advanced proficiency…

Edition #40 of “Implications” delves into the rapid growth of code and disposable software, AI network effects, and the evolving role of apprenticeships as companies automate entry-level tasks. The analysis emphasizes the importance of underlying services like security, coordination tools, and shared memory, while highlighting the potential of agent-only networks and the need for new…

In a rapidly evolving AI-driven world, human skills in taste, judgment, and influence are becoming increasingly vital and irreplaceable. While AI excels in verifiable scientific tasks, it struggles with the artistry and nuance of human intuition and decision-making. Taste involves evaluating quality through discernment, judgment is about making strategic decisions under uncertainty, and influence is…

Jony Ive, in collaboration with Marc Newson and Ferrari, has designed the interior of Ferrari’s first fully electric vehicle, the Luce. This design emphasizes a return to physical interaction over digital distraction, rejecting the prevalent use of touchscreens in cars and focusing instead on dedicated physical controls for essential functions, integrating both physical and digital…