Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you, and you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use.

Being in proximity to these works reminded me that awe-inspiring creations are not just made by professionals or masters of the past, but by ordinary humans like you and me, who dare to dream up strange, whimsical, improbable things and bring them into the world, not because they serve any practical utility, but because they delight, move, and... See more

Too often today, community is treated as a product, created for our convenience and enjoyment, yet requiring little obligation. We forget that community is not an established entitlement but an ever-evolving practice, sustained through countless small acts and decisions that its members make each day. Every gesture can strengthen or erode trust and... See more