A quieter way of thinking about technology, humanity, and the future
This is a space for reflection, experimentation, and care.
I write about technology, neurodiversity, sustainability, and what it means to stay human while building what comes next.
You’re welcome to explore slowly.
by Oddly Robbie I had a moment recently in Inner Worlds (a very good VR platform for people who wish to just talk about life challenges) that left me a little steamed. A well-meaning moderator—sweet tone, bless her—wrapped up her shift by inviting me to the autism group. Nice idea. Bad fit. I tried, gently,… Read more
🖊️ by OddlyRobbie — One of One Preface: There’s a strange pressure in this world to look people in the eye. A social ritual. A signal of truth. But for folks like me—neurodivergent, hyper-attuned to the emotions you think you’re hiding— eye contact isn’t just a glance. It’s a floodlight. So I wrote this for… Read more
By Oddly Robbie, One of One They’re calling it The Year of the Daddy—that golden age of confident silver foxes, gym-toned arms, and baritone TikToks claiming things like “soft dominance” and “zaddy energy.” Add a scruffy beard, wear a tank top that fits too well, and suddenly you’re seen. Constantly. And for someone like me—gay,… Read more
By Oddly Robbie, Whispering Before the Avalanche There’s a tick. It bites you. And suddenly, your body decides most meat is poison. No, this isn’t vegan propaganda. This is biological betrayal — from a tick. And like most things nature whispers before it screams, almost no one’s listening. But maybe they’ll listen now. Because this… Read more
Remember when food was simple and honest? Cucumbers, salt, dill—pickles! Ingredients you could pronounce without feeling like you needed a chemistry degree? I sure do. Foods didn’t have to hide behind mysterious 17-letter chemical concoctions just to taste good. They didn’t sit preserved in suspiciously vibrant states for months on end. They were fresh, flavorful,… Read more
What was meant to be a day of symbolism — No Kings Day — has now become a day of mourning. Two respected public servants, Minnesota Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in their home. In a separate but clearly coordinated attack, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette… Read more