This is the space, where I learn, simplify, and write about design, strategy, technology, startups, economics, and anything else that I found helpful in my journey.

Some things you will find here are notes and mini-essays on design, the human mind, Web3, economic principles, human-designed systems, philosophy, and technology.

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AI in the Middle East

AI in the Middle East is defined by what I call the Local + Global Duality. Startups here must root their innovations in local imperatives , Arabic NLP, sharia-compliant fintech, sovereign data laws, desert agriculture , while also proving global scalability to attract serious venture funding and international customers. Without local grounding, adoption stalls; without global reach, growth caps. The organizations that help founders master this duality , by providing localization labs, scale tracks, and developer enablement , will not only accelerate NVIDIA adoption but also shape the region’s role as an exporter of AI innovation.

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The Hidden Geometry of Happiness

Discover how neuroscience explains why rounded corners feel safe, blue builds trust, and grids calm our brains. The hidden geometry of happiness reveals how design shapes emotion, trust, and behavior — from app icons to Instagram feeds.

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From Punch Cards to Brain Interfaces: The Evolution of HCI

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is one of those fields that quietly shapes how we live, work, and create. It’s not just about usability or design, it’s about the evolving relationship between people and machines.

This timeline was created to trace that evolution. It’s a quick look at how far we’ve come, and a reminder of the questions we need to keep asking as technology grows more intelligent and intimate.

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