On Digital Minimalism
Thoughts on building digital systems that serve you, not the other way around.
We accumulate digital tools, subscriptions, and platforms the way we accumulate physical possessions. Each one promises to solve a problem, but together they create a new one: complexity.
Digital minimalism isn't about using fewer tools. It's about using the right tools — and building systems where every piece earns its place.
The Compounding Problem
Every tool you add to your workflow has a maintenance cost. Updates, migrations, learning curves, context switching. These costs compound over time, silently eating into the energy you could spend on actual creative work.
Building for Longevity
The best digital systems are the ones that get out of your way. Plain text files outlast every app. Open formats outlast proprietary ones. Simple architectures outlast clever ones.
This website is built on that philosophy. Markdown content, no vendor lock-in, minimal dependencies. If Astro disappears tomorrow, the content survives — it's just text files.