I quitted social media completely now and this has been one of the best decisions I've made in recent years. However, I occasionally find myself missing the outcries and quick updates that social media platforms used to provide. To fill this gap, I've decided to introduce a new section on my blog called "Moments". It is as simple as the old twitter style of posting quick thoughts, observations, and snapshots from daily life. But I don't expect to actually post very often. It will not be personal life stuff of course because I like to keep that private. Instead, it will be more like fleeting ideas, interesting links, or brief reflections on various topics.

I also was never a good social media user. I never posted regularly or engaged much with others. So this new section is more of a way for me to share small bits of content without the pressure of maintaining a social media presence or feeling raged by the toxicity that often comes with it.

You can find the new "Moments" section moments. They are not part of the main blog feed or RSS feed (because I want to keep those focused on more substantial content).

The philosophy behind this section is related to the overall idea of my blog. I like to use this website is my personal outlet on the web. I want it to be my place to share what I'm up to, what I'm thinking about if I feel like it, and to have a space that is not dictated by algorithms or social media trends. On this site I’m in full control, I own the content, I make the rules. I decide how to present things, how people can access my stuff and how long things stick around. I want to keep it simple, straightforward, and free from the noise of social media. While I’m occasionally writing somewhat profound stuff that’s helpful to people out there (viva CERN folks here), there’s also this personal component to this website, and I like it that way.

This section is akin to a social media feed stripped of all the typical social media elements, no likes, no reactions, no endless low-quality content, no addictive dopamine loops, and no advertisements. It’s intentionally limited, deliberately slow, and designed that way on purpose.