Folio III · Journal
Things I've been thinking about.
Loose essays, field notes from research, and the occasional travel letter. All originals live on the source site and open in a new tab.
Research Toolkit · December 15, 2024
Building Your Own Research Toolkit — My Playbook
A personal research diary about creating your own research opportunities — from spotting real-world problems to fearless outreach and cultivating sisu.
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Falling Hard for Finland
A love letter to the land of a thousand lakes, where kindness meets authenticity. From Santa Claus Uber drivers to gentle shop owners.
✎ written from a Helsinki cafe
My AI-in-Research Workflow
How I use AI in my research pipeline — and why I never trust AI overall. Practical guide with the “AI duel” technique and Dao/Shu framework.
✎ my actual workflow
The Ecological-Psychology Comeback of AI
AI is rediscovering J.J. Gibson's ecological psychology — perception is action, the environment teaches us what's possible.
✎ J.J. Gibson would be proud
Becoming TJ: A Journey of Self-Discovery
A reflective exploration of personal transformation through research, mentorship, and continuous learning.
✎ a personal essay
If I Restarted Undergrad
How I'd go from “No Research” to “Real Research” — my cheat code for undergrads who want to break in but don't know where to start.
✎ the playbook I wish I had
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