War is not god, neither is AI

book I just read the book Blood Meridian. It’s said to be one of the greatest American novels. The book, or the Judge in it, makes the point that: “war is god, war was there before men ever were, waiting” In it, war is something eternal and fundamental, a force, an entity on its own. The book is imposing, deep, and forceful. Ideas, or open wounds where ideas would be, will occupy my thoughts for quite a few more nights. But I have objections to this basic premise. ...

August 20, 2026 · Janko

The Cognitive Dark Forest

This is somewhat of a thought experiment, thinking is still free, so let’s indulge. thinkpad 2009, I bought a refurbished ThinkPad, installed Xubuntu, and started coding. No permission was needed, no subscription. No gatekeeper, and no middleman taking its toll, between me and the future me. Just idea, code editor, music in my ears and off I went towards a brighter future - a product market fit, or a learning experience. ...

March 27, 2026 · Janko