Books and Media
Two books, a weekly writing operation, and a standing role as an on-air voice on aviation safety. The books are published by Sentient Boundary Press; the media work reaches producers through the address at the bottom of this page.
Books
The SCAR Framework
A Systematic Approach to AI Decision-Making in Critical Systems
Should AI make this decision? Four dimensions to assess before you deploy AI where failure costs lives, money, or careers. The method behind my AI governance work.
About the book
No Lies, No Surprises
The Operating Standard for Teams You Can Trust
Two rules that run in both directions: tell the truth, and deliver bad news early. A short book on the reporting standard I hold every engagement to.
About the bookMedia
More than 60 media appearances on aviation safety, air traffic control, and aviation incidents, reaching more than 35 million people, on television, radio, and in print. A sample:
- NewsNation
- Associated Press
- USA Today
- NPR
- Fast Company
- New Scientist
- Ars Technica
- Inside Edition
- LiveNOW from Fox
- France 24
- Deutsche Welle
- WGAL News 8 (NBC)
Producers and journalists: email media@vectorstrategic.com with your deadline in the subject line. I answer same day whenever I can, and I am available on short notice for live and taped segments, remote or in studio.
Areas I can speak to on air: aviation accidents and incidents, air traffic control and FAA modernization, aviation safety culture, drones and counter-drone policy, and AI in safety-critical systems.
Writing
Substack
Long-form analysis on aviation safety, AI governance, and organizational risk.
Read on SubstackLinkedIn
Complex Systems, Real Risk, the Friday newsletter for working professionals.
SubscribeMedium
Essays on leadership, work, and technology, often in larger publications.
Read on Medium
Speaking
Keynotes and conference sessions on aviation safety, AI governance, and risk, for industry, government, and academic audiences. Recent engagements include a lunch keynote at Shore to Soar, the UAS conference in Cape May County, and the Southern Lancaster Chamber Conference.
Need a voice on aviation, AI, or risk?
For consulting, book the call. For media, email. Both are answered by me.