Hey there!

I’m Nils—an ordinary guy in Maine with an outsized curiosity about where humanity’s headed. By day, I work for a cybersecurity company; by night (and sometimes early morning), I dive into the moonshots, breakthroughs, and small bets that just might shape our collective future. One of my favorite books is The Martian, because it shows us at our best: collaborative, inventive, and driven by a can-do spirit in the face of impossible odds.

I’m no Silicon Valley mogul or TED-talking futurist—just an ordinary guy interested in human flourishing and agency, with a propensity to ask annoying questions like, “Wait…why can’t we do that?” My goals are simple:

1. Learn. Writing is the best way I know to sharpen my understanding.

2. Translate. Whether it’s philosophy or technology, I aim to break down big ideas into honest, approachable conversations.

3. Inspire. Instead of hype or jargon, I’m here for the human side of problem-solving: the excitement, pitfalls, uncertainty, and how ordinary folks push forward anyway.

If you’re curious about the next frontiers but prefer an everyman’s perspective over slick expert proclamations, you’re in the right place. Together, let’s explore wicked problems, bright ideas, and unsung heroes who remind us how resourceful—and hopeful—humans can be.

I’m not here to give a masterclass—I’m learning in public, fueled by curiosity and a deep belief that real progress happens when regular people share ideas, swap resources, and lean on each other. Welcome to my ongoing experiment in possibility and human-centered innovation. Let’s see what we can build together.