Nels Lindahl — Functional Journal

A weblog created by Dr. Nels Lindahl featuring writings and thoughts…

About Nels

Technology builder. Avid writer. Author of Graduation with Civic Honors. Sports card collector. Occasional speaker. Doctor of Philosophy.

Dr. Nels Lindahl
  • Looking to understand more about my professional career? You can always read about my professional career on LinkedIn.
  • Trying to learn more about my academic interests? My Curriculum Vitae is online and you are welcome to review it. Both my five year writing plan and research trajectory are up to date.
  • Searching for the blog? My weblog posts can be found here.
  • What about the Lindahl Letter? Every Friday I publish the Lindahl Letter over on the Substack platform.
  • Do you talk about code? Sporadically, you can find the Coffee with Nels podcast on YouTube. This one may become a weekend only series at some point.

A very brief general bio…

Striving to understand the intersection of technology and modernity.

Nels Lindahl is a forward-thinking technologist, prolific author, and trusted advisor at the forefront of emerging technologies. With expertise spanning artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and machine learning, he has built a career helping organizations navigate the complexities of innovation and strategy in the digital age.

Grounded in academic foundations in knowledge management and computer science, Lindahl’s work bridges technical rigor with a focus on ethical and societal impact. He is dedicated to creating systems that are scalable, transparent, and inclusive, prioritizing long-term value and resilience over short-term gains.

Through The Lindahl Letter, his widely respected weekly newsletter, Lindahl translates cutting-edge research into accessible insights on quantum computing, synthetic data, AI ethics, and more. With an engaging style that resonates with technologists, leaders, and curious minds alike, he continues to inspire global audiences to embrace the transformative power of technology responsibly and effectively.

Updated January 1, 2025

A very brief academic bio…

If those sources of amazing and joyous content did not provide you the insight you were looking to find, then feel free to read the rest of this short educational based biography…

Nels Lindahl, an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is the author of Graduation with Civic Honors and founder of www.civichonors.com, which advocates development of ways to strengthen the community through volunteering networks. Nels, a Thomas and Barbara Kester Page Scholar, graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in political science and a minor in public service and civic leadership. As an undergraduate, Nels was an Ethan Allen Scholar in public administration, on the National Dean’s List all four years, and participated in a study on workplace literacy with Kansas City Consensus and the Public Administration Department. Nels received a master of public administration degree from the #1 ranked University of Kansas department of public administration. Nels holds a doctoral degree in public policy and administration from Walden University with specializations in knowledge management and e-government. In addition to academic work, Nels is spending time working on completing a new book dealing with the intersection of technology and modernity.

Updated August 14, 2022

Nels Lindahl -- Functional Journal

A weblog created by Dr. Nels Lindahl featuring writings and thoughts…

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