05THE HUMAN

About

Behind the systems, frameworks, and research—a human being trying to understand how technology can serve human flourishing.

Douglas Jay Goldstein

Douglas Jay Goldstein

I design systems that help people make sense of complexity—emotionally, perceptually, and ethically.

My work sits at the intersection of XR, AI, embodied narrative, and education. I'm interested in technologies that don't just function, but mean something—tools that support presence, responsibility, and becoming.

I work best where disciplines blur: research labs, institutions, startups, and participatory experiences. I'm currently focused on emotionally intelligent AI systems, ritual-based interfaces, and new models of learning for emerging technology.

CURRENT FOCUS

Emotionally Intelligent AI

Systems that sense, not just respond

Ritual-Based Interfaces

Optimizing for alignment, not efficiency

Learning for Uncertainty

Education as sense-making

GET IN TOUCH

Let's build
something meaningful.

AVAILABILITY

Currently available for
  • • Research collaborations
  • • Speaking engagements
  • • Strategic consulting
  • • Workshop design

Response time varies based on project complexity. Typically within 3-5 business days.

© 2025 Douglas Jay Goldstein. A living cognitive artifact.