Positioning in the Age of Expanding AI Foundations
AI may be infinite in scope, but it’s still blind to intention. Those who define why will lead those who define how.
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Awake at the Weekend
The Weekend.Network isn’t an escape from the week — it’s the future of it.
The Philosophy of Temporal Intelligence
Temporal intelligence is a concept with two main meanings: the human cognitive ability to understand and manage time, and a capability in AI for systems to process and reason with time-based information
Does AI serve me?
dLAB collects, classifies, and encrypts all data the user produces across chatbots, creative tools, emails, and enterprise systems.
The way of AI in 2025; in two steps.
Create a 10x workflow that feeds into a marketplace moat. The “10x” improvement becomes the entry point, and the data or marketplace becomes the defensible moat.
Infinite or Neti Neti?
To design autonomous, ethical, and evolving architectures that power ventures across music, media, retail, and health - all from one shared intelligence.
The Network State Conference 2025: Briefing and Analysis
The network state concept has evolved from a book in 2022 to a global movement in 2025, VE LAB operates network state 3.0
The Longevity for VE Lab Regen
Discover the fastest-growing topics in wellness, regenerative medicine, and peak performance. Get ahead of the curve at VE LAB
The Weekend Report for Indie Publishing
The Report presents a data-driven guide to pricing, services, and global distribution for independent and small press publishers.
Thank you Gutenberg
Gutenberg's insight was that the future belonged to whoever could scale knowledge distribution. Our insight is that the future belongs to whoever can scale knowledge of what readers want.
Stop wasting $500+ on book mockup cover designers (this takes 2 minutes)
Book mockup creation evolves from an exclusive design professional's domain to an accessible tool for everyone with AI.
Why VE Lab Is Building the Store of the Future
The Store of the Future isn’t a store. It’s a living, breathing stage for brand storytelling and AI innovation. We live the future of how people buy, experience, and remember.
AI
Data, Automation & the Shrinking Role of Human Skill - Parallels between Recorded Music and a possible Future of Surgery
Advances in networking, robotics, and AI are already shifting high-skill services: first music production/distribution, next perhaps complex surgery - from human-centric craft economies to cloud-mediated data services. The economic rewards follow the same trajectory: away from the broad middle class that performed the work toward the owners of platforms,
Creator Economy
The Redundancy in the Information Economy
Hyperscalers, consumer-facing ones like Spotify or behind-the-scenes like high-frequency trading firms, leverage powerful computers to convert information into profit.
For the benefit of humanity
5 MASSIVE Shifts That Are Changing Everything (And Most People Are Sleeping on Them)
From fake customer-first vibes to creative burnout, these 5 culture shifts are shaking up how brands win — or disappear. Adapt fast or get left behind.
Alet Intelligence
The Quantum Mixtape v0.2: What’s Next and How You Can Show ♥
The Quantum Mixtape v0.2: What’s Next and How You Can Show ♥ Access the full version of The Quantum Mixtape as a member or a newsletter subscriber. This isn’t about exclusivity—it’s about rethinking distribution.
Alet Intelligence
You desire a Good algo.
Moved by a deeper sense of purpose, the modern-day RENASCENCE man reaches the gold standard in every undertaking. The renascence empowers a goodalgo.network
AI Market
Hidden Observations & Unspoken Themes from Thiel’s Discussions
Beyond the surface-level analysis, Peter Thiel's discussion hints at deeper undercurrents about power, control, and the cyclical nature of history.
Weekend Network
Insights from the AI S-Curve Shift
Many AI startups will rise fast and fall just as quickly. The real winners will be those who look beyond short-term virality and focus on lasting user value, retention, and defensibility.
Civic Engagement
Unraveling the History of Electricity
Like AI, the history of electricity is a fascinating journey from simple observations of static shocks to the ubiquitous power source we rely on today.
AI Market
The Real Danger of AI Isn't the Tech Itself – It's Us
As we build complex technologies upon poor foundations, the initial biases and assumptions become embedded, potentially leading to unintended negative consequences. Follow the light.
Creator Economy
The Deceptive Comfort of Modern Life
VBC is about cultivating awareness and critical thinking. It's about recognizing the potential for unintended consequences and asking ourselves: what are we truly gaining, and what might we be losing in the process?
Web3
Hidden Insights from Crypto's World Coverage
Crypto’s Next Chapter is Here The "crypto war" in the U.S. is over—and the rebuilding phase has begun. The U.S. is now playing offense, using stablecoin regulation, banking integration, and public-private partnerships to shape the next decade of digital finance.
Digital music
How Much Did Spotify "Steal" from Indie Artists in 2024?
Where did the revenue go for 14 billion streams? An analysis presented by Tony van Veen, CEO of Disc Makers