About

I'm JA Westenberg. I publish a weekly column on technology, culture, philosophy and what it means to be a human being.

My goal: to think in public.

Everything here is designed, built, and backed by Studio Self, a solo-powered creative agency. Want to work with me? Say hello at thisisstudioself.com.

Free subscribers get previews of these essays and occasional full posts. Paid subscribers get all essays, the most useful ideas, conversations, and community access.

What you'll find: clarity and mental models, psychology, philosophy and history, cultural critiques, and random thoughts + ideas.

Posting schedule: One to two essays a week, plus a monthly Q&A, quarterly builder memos, and whatever else comes up.

PTO policy: I take a few weeks off each year to recharge…

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Email: [email protected]