What it means to be a Learned Geek
"Learned" isn't a past tense. It's an ongoing state. Learning never stops — it's not a phase you complete, it's a practice you maintain.
The word "geek" has evolved. Once dismissive, it now describes someone who goes deep — who cares enough about something to truly understand it. A geek is a problem-solver, not a stereotype.
Learned Geek represents a commitment to understanding things at their foundation. Not surface-level familiarity, but the kind of knowledge that comes from building, breaking, and rebuilding.
This means working across domains: software development, systems architecture, engineering practices, technical education. The boundaries between these fields are less important than the thinking that connects them.
"The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know."
— A sentiment that never gets old
Core Values
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Clarity over cleverness
The best solutions are understandable, not impressive.
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Depth over breadth
Know fewer things better, rather than many things poorly.
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Practice over theory
Understanding comes from doing, not just reading.
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Questions over answers
The quality of your questions determines what you learn.
Areas of Focus
See the work
Explore projects and systems built with this philosophy.