A new chapter begins

More books, new segments, and a space to grow together.

I barely remember last summer, mindless scrolling, and an embarrassingly high screen time numbed my brain to a genuinely concerning point. This summer, I am completely devoted to my journey of reclaiming my attention so that I never feel like I did a year ago ever again. Little did I know, when I began sharing my journey, that thousands of people wanted to embark on it along with me.

I am truly at a loss for words with the amount of love I have received here; it has solidified a distant notion I had that the internet can be an incredibly wonderful place, if used correctly. I continue to learn something new every single day, and I want to share more of it here, because what is knowledge for if not to be shared? Having a space to connect, learn, and discuss with people all over the world with care and intention is something deeply valuable, so I knew I wanted to keep watering this digital garden to see all of these seeds that we have planted continue to blossom.

Sir Frederic Leighton. Flaming June, 1895.

What’s new:

Books I Spent My Month With: a monthly reading wrap-up where I will share a brief summary along with my thoughts on a range of books, including classics, translated works, fiction, and non-fiction books to diversify our reading habits together (spoiler-free).

Beyond the Algorithm: a monthly segment where I will share guides regarding mindful media consumption, such as this one, as well as essays regarding the digital landscape, the creative process, media literacy, and more.

Further Readings: a monthly segment where I compile a curated media guide that will include books, articles, essays, and more about one specific concept so that we can go down a rabbit hole together to deepen our knowledge about something new.

Recommendation threads: a weekly recommendation thread on our subscriber chat where every week we come together to share something we have liked, including books, music, films, and more, to escape the algorithmic ways of the internet and connect with others.

What’s free and what’s paid:

I have thought a lot about how to structure this next chapter so that it remains honest and sustainable. I want this space to be open and accessible—especially for those who have been here from the start—so the weekly roundups will always remain free as they are the cornerstone of this publication.

As this space grows and I introduce new content that goes deeper, there is a lot more time, effort, research, and care poured into it. By making some of it exclusive to paid subscribers, you can make it possible for me to keep showing up consistently and sustainably. This way, you can show me that you value my work as much as I value your presence here.

Always Free:

• Media to Consume Instead of Doomscrolling

• Books I Spent My Month With

• Recommendation threads

For Paid Subscribers:

• Beyond the Algorithm

• Further Readings

• Ability to start your own threads in the chat

• Access to the growing archive

• Occasional extras

Sharing my journey on here has been one of the most life-changing experiences of my life; it keeps me committed to continuous curiosity and growth while being able to connect with others. If this space has been helpful to you in any way, consider being part of what will allow me to keep growing it. Whether you can or not, I am eternally grateful for every single one of you, thank you for building this space with me <3