our research

Formats built for deep thinking and early signals.

Phase one

essays

Structured explorations of long-horizon transformation.

Our essays are thematic deep dives into systems-level change—spanning science, infrastructure, markets, and innovation. Essays often focus on a single domain (e.g. orbital infrastructure or synthetic biology) and aim to connect first-principles understanding with emerging implications.

These are foundational pieces that build the core of Intersect’s research library.

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Phase two

signals

Short-form observations, patterns, and speculative notes.

Signals are our fastest-moving research format. They highlight early indicators of change, underexamined ideas, and emerging dynamics—before they’re obvious. A Signal might begin as a question, a quote, a single data point, or a weird news fragment worth watching.

Signals are how we think out loud.

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Phase three

notebooks

Working drafts and research-in-progress.

The notebook is where loose ideas live. Half-written pieces, reference maps, side thoughts from deeper projects. It’s intentionally messy and open—because not everything meaningful starts finished.

It’s where the future shows up unpolished.

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