Selected Writing
Articles, notes, and reflections from Solaris on software, systems, technology, and psychology.
The Case for Software Ownership in an Age of Subscriptions
Most businesses now depend on software they neither own nor control. As AI accelerates development, the case for building systems you actually own has never been stronger.
The Move from Chat to Action: What 'Agentic' AI Really Means
AI is undergoing a structural shift — from reactive chatbots that wait to be prompted to autonomous agents that execute, orchestrate, and deliver outcomes. Here is what that means in practice.
The Future of AI Is Open Source and Local
Why open-source and locally-run AI models are overtaking proprietary APIs on cost, privacy, and capability — and what that means for businesses building with AI.