Who I Am
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 others would approve of. I do not claim to be perfect, never error, or never get my facts wrong, but I do my very best to avoid both others and my own biases.
My Purpose With This Blog
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 confusion. I prefer clarity over hype, especially media or social media hype. This blog is free to read, and I’m not selling anything.
My Approach / Philosophy
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.
What You Can Expect From the Codex
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.
Why Did I Call It A Codex?
I call it Michael Harleman's Codex in honor of the men that chose to spend their lives recording historical accounts such as in the Bible (much of it is proven as accurate by means of papyrus texts called a codex) or recording prophecy in Scripture as directed by a Living God (someone I happen to strongly believe in). My religious views are usually irrelevant to the articles I write, but they do no doubt influence my view of the world which is something I cannot help. If you disagree with me in any way, I encourage you to make a comment and express the point or points you disagree about and open it up to discussion.
A Brief Personal Note
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. I learn through detailed research and now have Microsoft Copilot 365–an artificial intelligence tool. That is exactly what AI is. It is a set of tools that can be used to assist you in your day-to-day projects and I find it very helpful.
An Invitation
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.