I’m Michael Harleman — a writer and lifelong technology enthusiast. I’m retired and on disability, and I’ve spent most of my life exploring how things work. I write because I enjoy it, and because sometimes I have something worth saying. I try to write in a way my grandmother would have approved of.
I’m curious about the world and the systems we rely on. When something is confusing or distorted by noise, I try to understand it and explain what I learn so others don’t have to fight through the same mess. I prefer clarity over hype, especially media hype. This blog is free to read, and I’m not selling anything.
When something sounds off, I don’t accept it at face value. I look deeper. I’m skeptical of distortion and try to find human‑first explanations grounded in empathy and clear thinking. I don’t promote sensationalism, tribalism, or drama. Civility matters to me. Disagreement is welcome here — rudeness is not.
You’ll find clear explanations of confusing topics, long‑form thinking without hype, and a space where disagreement is allowed but behavior matters. You won’t find ads, monetization, or tracking. This is meant to be a calm corner of the internet.
I live in West Palm Beach, Florida. I balance writing with family responsibilities, including caring for aging parents both here and abroad. I’m self‑taught in technology, government, economics, and many of the subjects I write about. I left school early and still regret that, but it pushed me to build my own way of learning.
If something here sparks a thought, you’re welcome to write to me. You can email me or use the Contact form — whichever you prefer.
