It would be nice to be able to make a living from writing and finally feel free. But as Derek Sivers reminded me in his text: it can be something like an art—like a self-perceived meaning or purpose, maybe even useless to others.
But I read and think a lot, so I want to give something back. To inspire others on how to live better lives. To try to improve the world and make it a better place.
As John Strelecky reminded me: it is not who we are that we dare to write and share with the world, but who we are if we dare not to do it.
I was also inspired by the author of Tiny Experiments and her blog Ness Labs. So this is one tiny experiment.
Why this? Why now?
The end is near—or it might be. You never know. Memento mori.
Our lives and the world might be on the wrong path. As intellectuals who often think about these things, we have a kind of moral obligation to try to mitigate risks and inspire each other to aim for a better, realistically optimistic future—like Dario Amodei outlined in his essay, and like the futures imagined in Star Trek and The Orville.
What kind of community am I looking to build here?
Well, probably one of like-minded people. People who care about personal growth without the nonsense, built on real-life experience and backed by science. People who are curious about life, the future, AI, and our society. And people who love sci-fi and want to live in better versions of it.
I will also cover topics connected to my sexual and romantic orientation. I’ll touch on nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes politics, but hopefully not too much.
How often will I write?
Well, it depends. No stress here. I would be happy to publish at least one article per week—or at least once a month. Not on any regular schedule, mostly when I have something to say and feel like sharing it with you.
Why launch on 2nd February, Groundhog Day? Well, I love that movie. And yeah, I was busy figuring out some preparations in January.
I decided to use this pen name. It has deeper meanings, which I may explain later. I want to be as free and authentic as possible, avoiding self-censorship. It would be harder if I used my real name.
I am a real person, though. And yes, I will use AI—not to generate texts instead of me (what would be the point?), but to help me create more readable texts and improve my English along the way.
I hope you will enjoy this journey.