When the External World Thinks Faster Than Us Sometimes, we realize too late that the world is already thinking ahead of us. Introduction: The Shift of Intelligence We have entered an age where the external world thinks faster than we do. Artificial intelligence, algorithms, and distributed data networks now operate at a velocity beyond human cognition and organizational adaptation. What used to be “environmental change” has become a real-time feedback loop , constantly rewriting the world’s conditions before we can consciously react. The paradox is simple but fatal: our internal structures still move in linear time, while the external world evolves in exponential time. The Lag of Human Systems Traditional organizations—especially those born from the industrial or early digital age—were optimized for control, not adaptation. Their intelligence is hierarchical , not distributed. Decision-making still relies on authorization, meetings, and reputation rather than real-time sense-making. A...

Tokyo Real Estate Market: Signs of a Shift As of  October 17, 2025 , I believe the Tokyo real estate market is gradually shifting from a  bull market  to a  bear market . Interest Rate Pressure: The Bank of Japan is now being forced to raise interest rates after a long period of monetary easing. Higher borrowing costs are likely to cool property demand. Exit Behavior from Early Investors: Several YouTubers and influencers who made fortunes through Japanese real estate investments now appear to be searching for  final buyers —a classic sign of a market top. Potential Restrictions on Foreign Buyers: Discussions about restricting foreign ownership of Tokyo properties are emerging, which could reduce overall demand and accelerate the cooling trend. Taken together, these signals suggest that the Tokyo real estate market may be entering a  transition phase , where optimism gives way to caution. Additional Thought Existing Japanese wealthy individuals may be tryin...

Paradox in Co-existing King and Queen The Gentle Buffer Doctrine: How the Commonwealth Can Save the American Paradox Introduction Humans often fail to notice the paradoxes within their own minds. Yet they rarely forgive others for behaving or speaking paradoxically. This contradiction in human nature becomes more dangerous when it appears in political systems. The American Paradox The United States plays at least two roles: the King , as the maker of global rules, and the Queen , as the wielder of supreme military power. In a chess metaphor, both pieces cannot stand on the same square. If America insists on being both, its internal paradox inevitably becomes visible. When this paradox surfaces, foreign governments tend to point it out— and that external criticism can deepen divisions within the United States. It is a dilemma: if the U.S. government admits its paradox, it risks internal fragmentation; but if it denies it, it risks losing international trust. Solution: The Gentle Buffer ...

  Feign Interest Why “Feign Interest” Seems Necessary Modern society often demands emotional labor — real emotional responses at work and even in private life. I understand how difficult this is. We simply don’t have enough internal resources to genuinely express emotions toward everyone, everywhere. That’s why some people try to feign interest — to adapt, to survive, and to stay socially accepted in systems that reward emotional performance. How to Feign Interest (When You Must) I don’t personally recommend feigning interest, but I’ll offer a practical method — not to deceive others, but to help you navigate systems that often require it. 1. Start with basic emotional mirroring. Feign mild Pleasure or Discomfort in response to another person’s initial action. This signals that you’re emotionally “online.” 2. Shift toward “Surprise.” When the other person shows a new action or reaction, move your expression toward Surprised . This indicates that your atte...

  🌍 Emotionics App is Now Available on the Mac App Store I’m happy to announce that  Emotionics , the macOS app based on the  Emotional Periodic Table , is now available on the App Store. You can download it here: 👉  Emotionics on the Mac App Store What is Emotionics? Emotionics is not just an app — it’s a conceptual tool designed to visualize, record, and reflect on human emotions. It translates emotional reactions into structured “elements,” similar to how chemistry organizes matter. Each emotional state can be visualized and saved, allowing users to observe their emotional patterns over time. By visualizing emotions, Emotionics aims to bridge the gap between  human feeling  and  machine understanding , laying the foundation for what I call  Emotion Engineering  — a discipline that connects empathy, logic, and intelligence. Purpose Emotionics was developed as part of my ongoing  public effort  to make emotions visible and sharea...

DX だけでは守れない：いま日本企業に必要なのは “AI による防御力 ” ― 大企業のシステム障害が示す、セキュリティ AI 導入の必然性 ― 近年、日本企業はDX（デジタルトランスフォーメーション）を推進し、業務効率化や意思決定の迅速化を実現してきました。 しかしその一方で、「基幹システムの統合」が新たなリスクを生み出しています。 複雑に結びついたシステムは、ひとたび突破されれば全体が麻痺する――。 最近発生した大企業のシステム障害は、まさにそのリスクを可視化した事例です。 ⸻ 週末を狙う“静かな侵入者” 攻撃者が選ぶのは、週末や連休前の夜です。 金曜の夜に侵入し、社員がいない土日に権限を昇格、社内ネットワークを横断し、月曜朝に暗号化を発動する。 この「週末ランサムウェア」パターンは、世界中で確認されており、日本企業も例外ではありません。 攻撃者は、人間の勤務リズムと心理的盲点――つまり「誰も見ていない時間帯」――を正確に突いてきます。 ⸻ AIでしか防げない“異常の兆候” ランサムウェアの兆候は、単発では目立たず、複数のシステムをまたがって現れます。 そのため、従来の監視体制では検知が遅れやすいのです。 AIを導入すれば、こうした微細な兆候を「つながり」として捉えられます。 AIが検知できる代表的な兆候は次の3つです。 1. 時間異常 ：週末・深夜・早朝のログインや権限操作 2. 権限異常 ：通常の社員が行わない管理者操作や昇格要求 3. 相関異常 ：複数端末で同時発生する小規模エラーの連動 人間では見逃すようなパターンを、AIは相関解析によって“早期警報”として提示できます。 ⸻ 人事異動期の「監視の空白」も狙われる 特に9月末や3月末など、人事異動期は注意が必要です。 この時期は引継ぎ作業やアカウント整理が重なり、セキュリティ部門の体制も一時的に緩みます。 監視担当が入れ替わり、SOC（監視センター）のアラート対応が遅れやすい。 攻撃者にとって、まさに“最適なタイミング”です。 AIによる自動検知があれば、こうした「人の隙間」を補うことができます。 ⸻ DXを守るのはAI、防ぐのもAI 多くの企業がAIを「業務効率化のためのツール」として導入しています。 しかし今後は、AIを「防御のための同僚」として捉える必要があります。 AIは...