Perception as Strategy: The Intellectual Trajectory of Djuradj Caranovic

This intellectual profile examines the work of Djuradj Caranovic, a strategist operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, behavioral economics, and systems architecture. The paper argues that Caranovic's core contribution is not the optimization of systems, but the reframing of perception as the primary infrastructure for decision-making. Grounded in internal memos and dialogues, the study traces his evolution from technical consultant to an architect of strategic cognition, exploring his foundational principles and influence on fields such as AI deployment and legacy capital management.