2026 Edition

Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset once said: “Living is a constant process of deciding what we are going to do.” I would quote Heidegger too, but he is truly unquotable. A quote will appear below as proof. Heidegger and Ortega met in Germany and shared concerns that feel increasingly relevant today: technology, mass movements, what it means to be human in an increasingly technological world, and the existential dimensions unfolding alongside it. ...

In our first session of the 2026 Tech Leaders Salon, we discussed my book, Philosophy for Business Leaders. It was an engaging and insightful conversation, and it was the first time that I actually had the chance to discuss my book in this format. It was a good opportunity to see what resonated with other readers. What stuck with me from the discussion is the following (at least in the professional context): ...

In our February session of the Tech Leaders Salon, we explored Martin Heidegger’s seminal work, The Question Concerning Technology. Heidegger, as with any good philosopher, is doing three things: Asking questions to open up a path and figure out what the essence of technology could be; Stating the obvious, albeit in a new way; and Leaving a lot of space for the reader to figure things out on their own. The key observations that he makes may not be all that new. I will be offering a caricature in what follows, but it is for illustrative purposes. ...

In our March session of the Tech Leaders Salon, we discussed Roger L. Martin’s A New Way to Think. I tend to oscillate between two extreme takes when it comes to adopting a philosophical mindset, questioning assumptions, or attempting change in a professional setting. Of course, at an individual and personal level, or even in small groups, it’s easier to ask more difficult questions, engage in self-reflection, and combine a healthy dose of skepticism, examination, and perspective-shifting. ...