William T. Torgerson

Essays and Short Fiction

Exploring philosophy, neurodivergence, storytelling craft, and searching for logic in everyday life.

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I’m William T. Torgerson, a fiction writer and essayist who enjoys poking at the strange systems that shape our lives. Much of my writing explores perception, storytelling craft, and the consequences and privileges of living with a neurodivergent brain.

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Essayist and Fiction Writer, William T. Torgerson, sits in a disheveled (but well-fit, lets be real) navy suit staring bewildered at a pineapple in his right hand. His tie is loose, bills rain down. This guy is either crazy or.... nah, just crazy.

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Latest Writing

Why Is It So Hard to Listen to the Voice in Your Head?

(A near-miss, cognitive bias, and why we ignore our own better judgment) - 5 Minute read

I almost lost my thumb the other day.

The worst part? I knew it was going to happen.

This is an exploration of the anatomy of a single choice.

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