The 1st Step

The 1st Step: Why We Leave the Noise Behind.

From algorithms to real humanity. Welcome to a new harbor.

The move is complete. My archive is safe, the suitcases are unpacked, and the digital dust cloud from the crossing is settling. Many of you know me from my daily reflections on Facebook. But as I’ve written before: a timeline is fleeting. It’s a marketplace where everyone shouts for attention, while the real conversations often take place in the background.

What can you expect here? On this platform and on my own website, I want to make space for what truly matters. No fleeting “likes,” but:

• Depth in psychology: lessons from 34 years of practical experience with abuse and human behavior. • Geopolitical reflections: looking at the world with an open mind, without the constraints of an algorithm. • The soundtrack of life: why the music of Dylan, Cocker, or Hazes still tells us something about our own soul.

The “Love Boat” As I wrote in my earlier post about Ramadan and Gen Z: we too often find ourselves in the Machinery (the algorithms, the data, the control) while we long for a Love Boat (connection, intimacy, and respect).

This channel is my attempt to crew that “Love Boat.” No intrusive buttons, no blaring ads. Just thoughts on paper. I’m glad you’re here. Let’s see together where the wind takes us.