Long-form research and essays on work, community, place, and the future of living.
August 6, 2026
We tend to blame the city for our loneliness, and the countryside for our sense of connection, but the data doesn't support such a clean story. This piece looks at what the research actually shows about density, isolation, and belonging, and what it means for how we might design communities in the future.
May 7, 2026
A company offsite without phones reminded me of a version of myself I thought had disappeared. The more time I spend away from constant stimulation, the more I realize how much smartphones shape our attention, our relationships, and even the way we experience being alive.
April 22, 2026
More people are questioning life in megacities and gravitating toward smaller, more livable urban hubs. This reflection explores the idea of urban decentralization, using personal experience and emerging trends to ask whether the future of city living is becoming more local, slower, and distributed.
April 13, 2026
What if money is not really money, but time? Inspired by José Mujica’s reflection, this article explores how viewing money as time can reshape how we spend, work, and live more consciously.
April 6, 2026
Raising children away from cities offers a unique blend of freedom, nature, and simplicity, but it also comes with important trade-offs. In this personal reflection, I explore the differences between rural and urban childhoods, from imagination and independence to education, exposure, and opportunity. If you're considering where to raise your family, this piece will help you think more intentionally about how environment shapes your children’s future.
April 4, 2026
We’ve never been more connected, yet many of us feel more alone than ever. This article explores why real human connection still matters in the age of AI, what the data says about loneliness, and how even a simple weekend with others can improve your well-being, health, and sense of belonging.