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The Supreme Court Didn't Kill AI Governance — It Exposed What We've Been Getting Wrong
The Supreme Court’s Slaughter decision raises a bigger question for AI governance: not just how we govern AI, but how the public governs the institutions that govern it.
In Defense of the Em Dash, Our Most Emotionally Available Punctuation Mark
AI can make writing sound finished. That is not the same as making it feel human. This Field Note is about em dashes, sameness, and why the fingerprints still matter.
The Distance Is Shrinking
Relativity Space's new Mars orbiter isn't just another mission to the Red Planet. Hidden inside the announcement is a glimpse of a future where exploration becomes more connected, continuous, and built to last.
The Most Important Thing About Quantinuum's IPO Has Nothing to Do With Quantum
Quantinuum's IPO isn't just a milestone for one company. It's a reminder that the next challenge for quantum computing may not be technical—it's helping the rest of the world understand what quantum makes possible.
10 observations from ASCEND 2026 about storytelling, optimism, and the people building what comes next
10 observations we brought home from one of the most optimistic, ambitious, and interdisciplinary gatherings in the space industry. Plus, a few thoughts on what needs to come next.

