Insights & perspectives

Knowledge carries a social dimension. When people learn together, patterns emerge that connect, strengthen, and evolve. In a world defined by constant change, learning becomes the shared fabric that enables development, a structure for trust, meaning, and continued human progress.

In When Probability Speaks, I explored how truth and language intertwine when probability begins to define meaning. This article continues that exploration, focusing on how our ways of writing and thinking are being reshaped by the systems we use.

Truth today is weighted by probability. It affects how we interpret the world, and how we sound when we try to describe it.

We often speak about sustainability in terms of climate, energy, and economy. But how sustainable is our ability to think? As both systems and brains are shaped by the same logic, a gap emerges between what we know, what we believe we know, and what we no longer have the mental endurance to understand.

A developer builds an AI assistant for financial compliance. At first, the system works smoothly. It cites regulations, answers questions, and feels reliable.

You ask a model about a sensitive issue. Instead of answering, it politely refuses. That refusal is not random. It is alignment in action, the hidden layer that decides what a large language model (LLM) is allowed to say.

Large language models are rapidly becoming the interfaces through which knowledge is accessed, shaped, and distributed. If only a handful of companies own these models, they also hold the power to define what appears as truth in our digital discourse.

Cognitive resilience is a dynamic state that enables us to handle complexity and change. It emerges at the intersection of fragmented attention, parallel pathways of thought, and humility before the limits of knowledge. By understanding the impact of micro-time, practicing redundancy in reasoning, and reflecting on what we cannot yet see, we build a structure that strengthens both individuals and organizations.

Erigo has become a member of Swedish Edtech Industry, the trade association for edtech in Sweden. The membership reflects our commitment to developing the edtech landscape and building sustainable infrastructure for learning.