I’ve always been fascinated by great stories. Over time, though, I’ve realized how time-consuming and mentally draining it is to find detailed, thoughtful information on the topics that spark my curiosity, without wading through layers of useless fluff seemingly inserted to trick SEO algorithms or the reader (or should I say “the clicker”).
Most of it starts with two questions: why are things the way they are, and how did they come to be done this way? I rarely find satisfying answers quickly. News outlets tend to stay on the surface and send you off to sub- and side-stories instead of simply telling you the one you came for, most likely for more clicks and engagement.
So I felt the urge to run the show myself. I created this website to share stories that center around “the other”, cases I’ve come across, observed over time or kept thinking about. My goal is to curate information from credible sources and bring light to stories that have been overlooked, forgotten or simply never given the attention they deserve.
I’m not here to obsess over style or perfection. This is about the joy of researching, discovering, writing and sharing, cutting through the noise as much as possible, without the pressure of creating for an audience or making content that is “shareable”.
While building this website, I came across a short essay by Ash Newman, a software engineer based in San Diego, called “Stop Acting Like You’re Famous”. Her words shaped how I approach the work I do here:
“You aren’t famous. Anything you do or create will probably receive little to no attention, so stop optimizing for a non-existent audience and instead focus on what makes you enjoy the activity.”
The whole piece is worth reading: ajkprojects.com/stopactinglikeyourefamous
At the end of the day, this website is just me following my curiosity wherever it leads. There’s no big strategy and no pressure to please an algorithm. This is my little corner to explore, reflect and let things unfold naturally, without needing a reason beyond “because I felt like it”.
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