Hello friends—it’s Alberto.
I’ve realized a bit too late (three years in!) that I never properly introduced myself. I’m a writer who once tried to be an engineer. I care about AI and technology, but also about culture, philosophy, and the slow, complicated business of being human. This newsletter is where I try to bring those worlds together. If I had to say what my work it’s known for, I’d say: stubborn common sense. To navigate the AI age, few things matter more! If that sounds like your thing, welcome in.
What’s The Algorithmic Bridge?
It is the newsletter I wanted but couldn’t find:
About AI, for the People, with common sense.
To be concrete, it is for the reader who:
Doesn’t need dazzle or reassurance—only the truth, told with clarity and depth.
Wants to explore what AI means for us without hype or panic.
Has no tech background, but is rich in curiosity and tolerance for surprises.
The AI conversation is driven by alarmism, misinformation, and vested incentives to make money at your expense. The Algorithmic Bridge pushes back with calm, informed, morally grounded takes.
We don't sell fear. We provide common sense.
Some weeks you’ll find insightful reflections, others, sharp provocations. Always honest. Always upstream. If you’ve ever felt like the conversation on AI is moving fast but saying very little, this is your place: when things accelerate, we slow down.
Subscribe if this resonates.
Why pay for another AI newsletter?
With so much free AI content out there, why become a paid subscriber? Here’s what sets my work apart, in three pillars:
Humanity. What’s missing from most treatments of AI is our role in all this mess. This is a newsletter about AI that’s actually for the people. People are, and will always be, at the heart of this project. How does AI intersect with the human condition? What role do we play in this new world? How do we navigate it? I want to answer these questions.
Commitment. I’ve been doing this for three years and plan to keep doing it indefinitely. I’m deeply grateful that I can dedicate my time to researching, reading, and writing to give you the most up-to-date news and thoughtful deep-dives. Your support makes this project possible, and I sincerely thank you for that.
Honesty. I don’t do ads, sponsors, or partnerships. No company pays me to be their PR guy, which allows me to say things as I see them. In a world where there’s a lot of money to be made from AI—selling apps or selling hype—it’s crucial to have spaces free from vested interests. I strive to be that space. Always.
What do you get as a subscriber?
The Algorithmic Bridge costs $10/month or $100/year (which saves two months). I do discounts every few months. Paid subscribers get everything listed below. Free subs get a free post every few days.
Daily articles and essays. Some are free, some are paid. All are worth reading if you care about no-bullshit, no-pessimism coverage of AI.
Access to the full archive. Most of my articles include evergreen insights, not just timely news, which keeps them fresh for curious readers.
Weekly “Top Picks” review. I add much-needed context to the most important news each week, which is missing from the free daily roundups.
Exclusive deep dives. My most in-depth reporting paired with unique perspectives you won’t find elsewhere. Here are some examples:
Occasional Q&A, AMA, Polls. Paid subscribers can ask questions, share feedback, and help shape the direction of this newsletter.
See you around!
—Alberto
