Structural Silence: Acoustic Decoupling Wall Design for Homes
I remember sitting in my first shared apartment in San Francisco, trying to focus on a coding project while my…
Author: William Daby
I am William Daby, a curious soul navigating the ever-evolving landscape of modern tech and culture. Fueled by my upbringing in a family of educators and artists, I strive to bridge the gap between technological advancements and their profound impact on human society. Through my work, I aim to spark meaningful conversations and inspire reflections by weaving together conversational narratives with philosophical musings. Join me as I explore the digital frontier, seeking to understand and articulate the ways in which technology reshapes our cultural fabric.
Living in Two Worlds: Poly-local Relational Diaspora
I was sitting in a cramped, neon-lit cafe in Tokyo last month, staring at a grainy, vintage print of a…
Strategic Sifting: Metacognitive Task Triaging Protocols
I was sitting at my desk last Tuesday, surrounded by a chaotic collage of vintage IBM advertisements, when the familiar,…
Autopilot Systems: Implementation Intention Process Framing
I was sitting in my home office last Tuesday, surrounded by a stack of vintage 1980s Macintosh ads, when I…
Natural Airflow: Calculating Cross-ventilation Aerodynamic Placement
I was sitting in my studio last Tuesday, surrounded by a stack of vintage 1970s tech ads and the low…
Forging New Gods: the Process of Syncretic Mythmaking
I was sitting in a dimly lit corner of a virtual reality storytelling workshop last Tuesday, surrounded by the hum…
Water From Thin Air: Adapting to the Atmospheric Water Lifestyle
I was sitting in my workspace this morning, staring at a faded 1970s advertisement for a high-tech kitchen gadget, when…
Invisible Shield: Does Emf Shielding for Windows Actually Work?
The Invisible Veil: Reclaiming Our Domestic Sanctuary from the Digital Hum I was sitting in my home office last Tuesday,…
Codes and Candles: Exploring the World of Data-shamanism
I was sitting in a cramped, neon-lit coworking space in Palo Alto last year, watching a “data scientist” present a…
Fix It Forever: How to Build Circular Home Maintenance Loops
I was staring at a faded 1984 Macintosh advertisement pinned to my wall yesterday, thinking about how much we’ve lost…