Mikester

Phoenix, AZ

Unlearning empire and committed to the highest collective good. Resilient survivor of being human, Gen X practitioner of syncretic spirituality and occult metaphysics, fan of indie technology and pop culture. he/him

15 posts

A field of sugar cane grows under a hazy sky. — Photo by Velik Ho / Unsplash

Let the Healing Begin

It's already over. Let that sink in.

A close-up of a brown football held aloft, featuring the text "TOGETHER, WE ARE AMERICA" in white. In the blurred background, an American flag and a light blue flag stand against a pale sky.

The Great Halftime Divorce

They desperately wanted to come off as punk, but all it gave was poser.

A path through a dense, enchanted forest lined with colorful flowers. Glowing digital icons and circuit-style nodes float among the vines, blending ancient nature with futuristic technology.

Zettelkasten, Obsidian, and the Knowledge Garden

As I adapt my setup, I'll share how I'm using and developing my Knowledge Garden.

A split-contrast image shows a tree transitioning from dead/monochrome to blooming/vibrant. On the left, armed figures hold violent signs; on the right, people hold signs for love and peace. — The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house.

I Love My Neighbor More Than I Hate Empire

Organized violence isn't revolutionary - it's the bureaucratic reality of empire.

Renaissance-style painting: A divine hand reaches toward a laptop showing circuit patterns. Bread and coffee sit nearby under heavenly light. — A worker is worthy of their wages.

Tip Thy Open Source Developer

Why can't their value be rooted in mutuality rather than transactionality?

Digital Sovereignty is a Winnable Fight

The foundations for digital sovereignty are baked into the internet.

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