Start Here
If you're new, this page will help you understand what this space is about and where to go next.
You don't need to read everything. You don't need to agree with everything. This is simply an entry point.
What this place is about
This site exists because many people feel stuck inside systems that no longer make sense.
They work harder, try to be ethical, adapt to technology, and still feel anxious, constrained, or replaceable.
The core idea here is simple:
When outcomes keep getting worse for good people, the problem is not personal.
It is structural.
This work focuses on understanding how economic and technological systems shape behavior, and how those systems can be redesigned so dignity, stability, and participation are not exceptions.
Who this is for
This is for you if:
- You feel something is wrong with how money, work, or technology operates today
- You are trying to live ethically without being pushed to the margins
- You want clarity, not hype
- You are open to questioning defaults, not just optimizing within them
This is especially relevant if you are navigating financial and moral constraints, including religious or ethical ones, and feel the system quietly works against you.
Who this is not for
This is not a place for:
- quick financial tactics
- motivational slogans
- ideological certainty
- blind optimism or cynicism
The goal here is understanding first, then action that makes sense.
How to explore from here
You can take this in a few different directions, depending on where you are.
If you want the big picture
Read the Human-Centered Systems Manifesto.
It lays out the core principles behind everything here.
If you want to see what already exists
Explore the Work section.
It shows how these ideas are being applied through real systems.
If you want to think slowly and reflect
Browse the Writing section.
Essays and talks that unpack these ideas through stories and examples.
If you want to understand the person behind this
Visit the About page.
It explains how this thinking developed over time.
One last thing
You don't need to change everything at once.
Most meaningful change starts by seeing clearly, then questioning what you've been told is "normal".
Take your time. Start where it resonates.