About

Michael N. Kingsnorth

I'm a software developer, writer, and technologist fascinated by the intersection of science fiction and real-world technology. For years I've explored how speculative ideas from fiction can inform and inspire practical engineering.

My background spans distributed systems, security engineering, and open source advocacy. I believe technology should serve people, not the other way around. That principle drives everything I build.

Vortex of a Digital Kind is my exploration space, a place where AI, privacy, distributed systems, and the philosophy of technology converge. The swarm blogging platform we're building is the natural evolution of these ideas: technology that empowers communities rather than extracting from them.

Philosophy

I believe in building software that respects its users. That means privacy by design, not as an afterthought. It means championing open source principles and choosing simplicity over complexity, and substance over hype.

The best technology is invisible. It amplifies human capability without demanding attention. That's what we're striving for with every line of code.

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