Exploring

I tailor my instruction to how you learn best. We'll start by talking about what you want to achieve. I suggest and prefer monthly and long term arrangements because learning is most effective when it becomes a habit. Truly internalizing ideas in fields like programming, philosophy, or literature takes time and consistent practice. That said, I understand everyone's situation is different, so I'm open to individual sessions if that works better for you. All sessions happen online via Google Meet or Zoom.

I think everyone should learn to be independent and stay curious. Learning can be intimidating, especially with unfamiliar jargon, and that's where help can make a big difference. No matter where you are with learning, I'm open to helping however I can. I don't judge people or make assumptions about what they know since everyone has different backgrounds and experiences.

For those interested in all three subjects, we can adopt a rotating focus. For instance, we could dedicate one month to Programming, the next to Philosophy, and a third to Literature. This cyclical approach allows for deep immersion in each area while revealing the profound connections between them over time.

At first glance, these three subjects might seem disconnected. But together, they create a powerful framework for understanding our world. Philosophy teaches us how to ask deep questions and think with clarity. Literature immerses us in the vast spectrum of human experience, developing our empathy and our ability to navigate ambiguity. And Programming gives us the tools to build, innovate, and solve problems with logical precision.

Programming is a fascinating discipline because it demands a unique kind of rigor. In code, every symbol and command must have a precise, unambiguous meaning. A variable points to a specific piece of data; a function executes a clear instruction. It is a world that operates on logic, with little room for metaphor or subjective interpretation. This provides a concrete, structured way of thinking that can bring clarity to complex systems.

This is where it beautifully intersects with philosophy and literature. While a programmer strives for a one-to-one relationship between a symbol and its meaning, a poet or philosopher thrives on the opposite. They explore words that hold multiple layers of meaning, using metaphor and narrative to delve into the complexities of being human. The two approaches are not opposed; they are complementary. The logical thinking from programming can help us structure philosophical arguments, while the humanistic wisdom from literature and philosophy ensures that the tools we build with code are used thoughtfully and ethically.

The psychologist Carl Jung warned of our modern world's excessive logocentrism, an overemphasis on purely technical or rational ways of knowing at the expense of other vital dimensions of human experience. We can become experts at building complex systems while losing touch with the wisdom, compassion, and deeper purpose that gives our lives meaning. By bringing these fields together, we learn to be both architects of technology and thoughtful stewards of our humanity. It's about ensuring that as our tools change us, they do so in a way that helps us flourish, rather than simply making us more efficient machines.

"AI" systems are often anthropomorphized (treated as if they have human minds) but they don't. They lack an unconscious, a personal perspective of the world, and an experience with life and finitude (limits and barriers). Because of this, humans simply need to reorient themselves to this technology rather than fear it; the technology can't be uninvented after all.

Instead of isolating knowledge into strict technical categories, the future belongs to those who walk the line at the intersection of different fields. This is my unique offering: I blend the mechanics of programming with the humanistic wisdom found in literature and philosophy. The future will always require humans to take responsibility for the systems they architect, and the best way to prepare for that is to imbue your technical knowledge with a humanistic touch.