Richard Anaya

The Courage to Think: Our Greatest Bottleneck in the Age of AI

Exploring how earned self-esteem and the practice of rational thought become crucial differentiators in an AI-powered workplace, where judgment matters more than production.

Cognitive Operating Systems

Abstracting the essence of interactive experiences — exploring how LLMs exhibit behaviors resembling operating systems.

Software Research and Development in the Era of Generative AI

The instruction guide I was never given — discussing how generative AI is shifting research and development to become a primary aspect of technology organizations.

Rediscovering Web 1.0 Principles in Virtual Worlds

Exploring how fundamental Web 1.0 design principles—hyperlinks and forms—can be applied to create three-dimensional virtual worlds.

The Psycho-Epistemological Nature of Software Development Subject Matter Experts

Exploring how individuals within software development organizations display varying competency levels for different tasks, with familiarity being the most significant factor.

Objective Software Development Time Estimation For The Non-Omniscient

A method for making software time estimates by economizing one's analysis of timed activities to a cognitively manageable level.

Richard Anaya is a thoughtful programmer living in Portland, OR who works as a Head of AI and enjoys building bridges between philosophy, business, and technology.