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30-Degree Shift

Reality is a mass of reasons; I’m just here to map the gravity. The 30-Degree Shift is a collection of essays exploring the structural irony of the world through a neurodivergent lens. Whether it’s special relativity, the craft of fiction, or the sensory weight of a blue-buttercream cake, we’re looking for the light that bends around the baggage.

TL;DR - It’s a mess in my brain and I’m working it out in public.

Geodesics and Side Salad
The Lens (Craft) William Torgerson The Lens (Craft) William Torgerson

Geodesics and Side Salad

Perspective isn’t just an opinion; it’s the gravity that forms our reality. From special relativity to a horse named Side-Salad, I’m exploring why “everyone having their reasons” is the most painful truth in the world, and how leveraging the mass of a character's baggage allows us to see the light.

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30-Degree Shift
The Shift (Philosophy) William Torgerson The Shift (Philosophy) William Torgerson

30-Degree Shift

I’m constantly inspired and intimidated by the absurdity I see everywhere. Sometimes I wonder how I could ever compete with reality, but mostly, I end up stealing. From the irony of real gold used to mine digital coins to Jonathan Swift’s 'wholesome' advice on baby-eating, this is a deep dive into the 30-degree shift and why humanity is so committed to the bit.

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