Namjoo and His Return
This note examines Mohsen Namjoo’s return to the homeland from a psychoanalytic perspective and critiques the relationship between the artwork, the author, and the responsibility to recognize him.
Monday, August 24, 2026
A review of developments in Iran, Ukraine, Gaza, and the Ebola outbreak, along with a personal note on nostalgia, migration, and identity rupture.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
A journalistic review of developments in Iran, Gaza, Syria, Ukraine, and technology, along with personal reflections on family, work, and the world.
Lyceum and the Case for Replaceable AI
An analysis of Lyceum's orchestration layer, exploring why separating application logic from underlying AI models is crucial for building durable systems.
Conspiracy Delusion Song
The full lyrics of “Conspiracy Delusion,” performed by Dariush Eghbali and written by Farzad Fattahi, rewritten from the released version.
On Note-Taking and the Myth of the “Second Brain”
An examination of the second-brain myth and note-taking tools. Why does storing information in software such as Obsidian not amount to genuine learning or an improvement in knowledge?
The Rise of Cafe-Going and the Culture of Waithood
A brief analysis of the sociology of cafe-going, economic crises, youth unemployment, and the role of the cafe as a liminal space of identity and social suspension.
When Reading is No Longer Recreation
A reflection on the essay "Necro-existence and Social Life" by Roozbeh Aghajari, exploring the social psychology of the normalization of death, violence, and its structures in society.
How Does the Leralink Editor Differ from Other Editors?
Comparing the key differences between the Leralink editor and traditional tools like Word, Google Docs, and Notion based on fragment-based knowledge management rather than documents.
Let Us Sing the Living Song of the Ancient Mariners!
A reflection on note-taking, knowledge management, and the importance of publishing thoughts. Why is simply recording notes not enough for learning, and why must they be shared?
What is Leralink Like, and What is It Not?
As a knowledge synthesis system, Leralink has fundamental differences from content management systems, learning management systems, and AI tools.
Middle-Out Architecture: Free Movement Between Fragment, Work, and Knowledge System
An examination of the middle-out approach to knowledge production and continuous authorship in Leralink, and how to move freely between small fragments and larger structures.