James Lander is the author of The Thinking Home and a strategist dedicated to helping people reclaim their privacy. After years of frustration with unreliable gadgets and invasive apps, he created a roadmap for a truly intelligent home. His philosophy of Intelligent Sovereignty is built on two core principles: Local Control for privacy and speed, and Intentional Planning to ensure your technology serves you. His work empowers you to build a home that is not just smart, but secure, reliable, and fundamentally yours.