November 14, 2026
Riding in ALYN’s Wheels of Love 2026
I was grateful to take part in the 2026 Wheels of Love ride for ALYN Hospital in Jerusalem. Five Blocks is proud to once again be a sponsor.
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A working mind.
A life outside work.
I’m Sam Michelson, founder of Five Blocks. This is where I share what I’m thinking about, what I’m making, and what happens along the way.
- Reputation
- AI
- Family
- Travel
- Things I make
ALYN Wheels of Love 2026
Europe Unrest Report: Youth Protests Across 7 Countries
Strava Year 2026: A Year on the Bike
Thomas on the TrainFrom the writing
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September 22, 2026
I Asked Google’s AI About Myself. Here Is What It Said.
I spend my days helping companies and executives understand what Google and AI tools say about them. So every so often I do the obvious thing and ask about myself. This week…
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May 23, 2026
The Dollar Didn’t Crack. The World Did.
For the last several years, discussions around global currencies have often revolved around one big question: Is the dollar losing its grip? The headlines have been dramatic — de-dollarization, reserve currency challenges,…
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On my workbench
Useful things. Interesting things.
A few just-for-fun things.
ALYN Wheels of Love 2026
My wrap-up video from the 2026 Wheels of Love charity ride for ALYN Hospital in Jerusalem.
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Europe Unrest Report: Youth Protests Across 7 Countries
A short video report on the youth-led protests spreading across seven European countries, made with AI. As of November 1, 2026.
Explore the projectStrava Year 2026: A Year on the Bike
My last 12 months on Strava, mostly biking, in one short video.
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A man and his dog on the train, turned into a song and a video with a little help from AI.
Explore the projectTHE PERSON BEHIND THE BLOCK
Curiosity comes
with the territory.
My work is about how people and businesses are understood online. My interests tend to wander further: technology, family, travel, and the unexpected lessons in everyday life.
This is a place to follow those threads—and occasionally make something out of them.
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