About Disregard
Hey there! I'm a designer and developer who's been thinking a lot about how we're all rushing to optimize everything. You know that feeling when you're using an app that's supposedly making your life easier, but something just feels... off? That's the kind of stuff I can't stop thinking about.
Disregard started with a simple thought during my morning drive. As everyone was talking about self-driving cars and saving time, I realized I actually enjoy driving (well, the good parts at least). It got me wondering – what else are we so eager to optimize away that might actually be worth keeping?
That's what this newsletter is about: exploring the inefficiencies of life. Those moments, activities, and experiences that technology is either trying to "fix" or hasn't figured out how to streamline yet. Sometimes these inefficiencies are exactly what make life interesting, meaningful, or just plain fun.
Each post looks at different areas where our obsession with optimization might be missing something important. I'm not anti-technology (I mean, I literally build digital products for a living), but I think we need to be more thoughtful about what we're trying to make efficient and why.
If you've ever:
Felt oddly satisfied writing something by hand instead of typing
Chose to walk when you could have driven
Enjoyed the process of cooking even though delivery exists
Found yourself missing something that technology made "better"
...then you might enjoy hanging out here.
Subscribe to join me in exploring which inefficiencies might actually be worth protecting. No optimization required.
Hey, want to chat about this stuff? Find me on X, Bluesky, or Threads or just hit reply to any email – I love hearing other people's perspectives on these things.
