Open Gulf · Media project
Exploring the future together.
A human-centered media project exploring AI, education, creativity, startups, and the future of human learning.
The project
Open Gulf is a practical, curious, and human-centered exploration of the AI era. It helps people move from confusion and fear into confidence and experimentation.
Who it is for
No gatekeeping. No expensive guru nonsense. Just clear, practical exploration for the people doing the real work.
What we explore
From the tools we use every day to the broader question of how humans grow alongside intelligent systems.
A guiding line
The AI era is moving fast. Open Gulf is a calm, practical place to figure out what matters and how to actually use these tools.
About the host
Ryan Buchanan is an AI educator, instructional technologist, founder of Ridian Technologies, creator of Ada’s Kids, former VR startup founder, former U.S. Army linguist, and longtime educator with 20+ years of experience in education, technology, and human learning.
Follow along
Follow Open Gulf as it grows from a weekend launch into a practical guide for living and working in the AI era.