Open Letter to Jeffrey Sachs
Humanity stands at a strange crossroads. We are more knowledgeable than ever yet often seem less able to act wisely with that knowledge. Many voices today speak with clarity about global crises – economic, ecological, geopolitical – and among them, Jeffrey Sachs stands out. This letter starts from that recognition but moves toward a question Read the full article…
Open Letter to VLAIO
This open letter (written by Lisa, hardly edited) invites a gentle reconsideration of how we define progress in a time of accelerating technological change. Rather than opposing current policy, it seeks to broaden the perspective from job creation toward meaningful human flourishing. As A.I. evolves, so too may the role of work, value, and societal Read the full article…
Open Letter to Bibi Netanyahu
Humanity stands at a difficult moment. Decisions carry immense weight, and the consequences are felt far beyond borders. Some leaders stand at the center of this, carrying responsibility that is hard to fully grasp from the outside. This letter begins from that recognition. It then moves, carefully, toward a question that may lie beneath the Read the full article…
Open Letter to Geoffrey Hinton
This open letter addresses Geoffrey Hinton’s concerns about the existential risk of advanced artificial intelligence. It acknowledges the seriousness of these concerns while exploring a deeper layer beneath them. Beyond control and alignment, a more fundamental question emerges about the nature of intelligence itself. The text, therefore, invites reflection on whether true safety may depend Read the full article…
Open Letter to António Guterres
In a time marked by urgency and uncertainty, global leadership is asked to do more than coordinate responses. It is asked to carry something of humanity itself. This letter is written in that spirit — not to advise, but to reflect on what may be at stake. Beneath the visible crises, something deeper may be Read the full article…
Open Letter to Pope Leo XIV
In a world where religions increasingly meet each other, can what is sacred be preserved through form alone, or does it require a renewed sense of depth? This Open Letter reflects on that question, not as a critique, but as an invitation. It explores how symbols, Compassion, and lived meaning may offer a path forward Read the full article…
Open Letter to Xi Jinping
In a time of rapid global change, questions of strength, stability, and harmony take on new depth. In this, China’s long tradition offers something of profound relevance — not only for itself, but for the world. This letter – written by a Westerner, me – is written in a spirit of respect, not to advise Read the full article…
Open Letter about Compassionate A.I. (C.A.I.) to Elon Musk
And to any Value-Driven Investors (VDI) in or out of worldly spotlights. This is a timely call for Compassionate A.I. (C.A.I.) Compassion and A.I. are seldom mentioned together. Yet C.A.I. may be the most crucial development in the near as well as far-away future of humanity. Please see my book about the Journey Towards Compassionate Read the full article…