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The Liar’s Dividend: How AI Devalued Truth and What We Pay for It

Published June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 by cumeadi

We must choose to pay the cost of discernment, because the cost of disbelief is one we can no longer afford.

The Father, The Son, and The Man I Hope to Be

Published June 15, 2025June 15, 2025 by cumeadi

The image of my father that sticks with me most isn’t one of grand gestures. It’s the quiet consistency of his presence. It’s the worn-out look of his work shoes by the door, the sound of his car pulling into the driveway at the same time every evening, the weight of his hand on my […]

Decoding the Chaos: Welcome to Wahala Economics

Published May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 by cumeadi

During my time navigating the vibrant streets of Lagos, I often found myself observing patterns that defied conventional economic wisdom. What initially appeared as disorganization or inefficiency hinted at something more complex, a hidden logic beneath the surface-level ‘wahala.’ It was there, amidst the bustling markets and intricate social dynamics, that the idea of ‘wahala […]

Winning Ourselves to Death? AI, Finite Thinking, and the Urgent Quest for an Infinite Game

Published May 24, 2025May 20, 2025 by cumeadi

“There are at least two kinds of games. One could be called finite, the other infinite. A finite game is played for the purpose of winning. An infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.” — James P. Carse Most of us are wired to win. We chase victories in our jobs, in the […]

The Cost of Could Be: How We Price Potential in Money, Society, and Love

Published May 4, 2025May 4, 2025 by cumeadi

“Potential is a promissory note from the future. We spend it daily—on people, projects, even ourselves—without always asking what it’s really worth.” We talk a lot about value these days. Market value. Cultural value. Social value. But the one that feels the most dangerous—and the most sacred—is potential. We build companies, cities, movements, and relationships […]