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Things I will do.

Similar to my Nope list I present a list of "Things I will do."

WILL I...

Knowledge & Information

...encourage information to be free and accessible.
...strongly encourage education.
...read widely and across disciplines.
...write long-form essays and publish them freely.
...share my research publicly even when incomplete.
...value primary sources over summaries.
...maintain a personal library (physical and digital).
...teach what I learn.

Computing & Technology

...use free and open-source software wherever possible.
...run Linux as my primary operating system.
...patch my systems.
...self-host services rather than rely on third parties.
...build my own tools when existing ones fall short.
...prefer simple software over feature-bloated alternatives.
...encrypt my communications.
...own my own data.
...use a tiling window manager.
...maintain a homelab.
...read source code before trusting software.
...contribute to open-source projects.

Work & Craft

...focus on one thing at a time rather than multitask.
...stay organized with systems (kanban, task tracking).
...learn through doing (workbooks over textbooks).
...drill fundamentals relentlessly.
...build foundations before chasing advanced topics.
...value depth over breadth in any given session.
...write every day.
...treat my website as a living document.
...track what I consume (books, film, music, anime).
...version control everything.

Ethics & Character

...treat people based solely on their actions.
...hold myself to an absolutist ethical standard.
...stick with time-tested moral priors over fashionable arguments.
...give respect and kindness freely by default (but revoke it when warranted).
...tell people they are appreciated.
...increase my bank of patience.
...become positive by default.
...foster a safe and welcoming space wherever I am.
...admit when I am wrong.
...hold strong opinions loosely where evidence demands it.

Personal

...value experiences over material possessions.
...minimize possessions that do not serve a purpose.
...make time for wasting time.
...take care of my physical health.
...avoid social media.
...protect my attention as a finite resource.
...choose quality over convenience.
...build things that outlast me.
...care about form as much as function.
...fund my own work rather than depend on institutions.

Faith & Philosophy

...coexist as both scientist and believer.
...practice subtraction rather than addition in my life.
...resist epistemic learned helplessness.
...maintain moral dogma where it has proven good.
...think in decades, not days.

This page was originated by Matt. View at slashpages.net.