Joseph Vogelpohl
Consultant, author, and podcast host focused on decision-making
Toledo, Ohio
Summary
Specialist in structured thinking and high-stakes decision-making: As a consultant at Kepner-Tregoe, he trains and advises teams (including defense, aerospace, and industrial clients) on disciplined problem solving and clear decision processes that hold up under pressure. youtube+1
Author and public thinker focused on mental sharpness: He authors the Atrophy Hunter platform and is writing a book about how convenience and automation can erode critical thinking, publishing essays and newsletter content on the topic. atrophyhunter+2
Practitioner who blends design, product work, and entrepreneurship: Maintains a design consultancy (Vogie Design Studio), developed the Selfascope product and pursued related trademarking and promotion, showing a mix of design, prototyping, and product marketing experience. justia+1
Operational and financial grounding from manufacturing roles: Previous roles at Egelhof Controls Corp included accounting/logistics coordination and later plant production & maintenance management, providing hands-on experience with operations, finance, and production environments. whitepages
Work
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Writing
The Cost of Convenience
April 1, 2024Essay describing concerns about how convenience and AI can reduce people’s engagement with critical thinking and decision-making (site essay, April 2024).
Atrophy Hunter: How to Stay Sharp in the Age of Convenience
Book-length exploration of how technology and comfort can erode critical thinking, creativity, and empathy, and strategies to protect and cultivate disciplined thought.