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Why you should stay in place
Digital nomads over-emphasize freedom—and misunderstand the tradeoffs
Apr 30, 2022 • Russell Max Simon
Europe could fix you, actually
What to expect when chasing dreams and buying old stone ruins
Oct 26, 2024 • Russell Max Simon
Big renovation update
There may come a day when I abandon the project—but it is not this day
1 min ago • Russell Max Simon
We're all afraid, and that's the point
The opposite of rebellion is imitation
Apr 14 • Russell Max Simon
Vibe coding as the bombs fall
Welcome to the very beautiful late state capitalist hellscape of wonder and possibility
Mar 20 • Russell Max Simon

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The difference between Barcelona and the Bay Area
Tech culture's "Aboutness" vs. a city built for serendipity
Oct 13, 2025 • Russell Max Simon
Crying on the streets of Barcelona
I think I can say this without rose-colored glasses
Sep 24, 2025 • Russell Max Simon
Expats are killing my barrio
Grappling with my role in Barcelona gentrification
Jul 28, 2025 • Russell Max Simon

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No one thinks they're the bad guy
My mental model for understanding why things happen in the world
Dec 26, 2025 • Russell Max Simon
The most revolutionary, anti-capitalist act right now
Big business, social media, and tech are combining to sow division throughout the world—and rob us of our autonomy in the process.
Oct 3, 2025 • Russell Max Simon
The housing crisis hypocrisy is frustrating
Stuck in permit limbo while Spain complains about housing shortages
Apr 22, 2025 • Russell Max Simon

Meaning

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✍️ Finding meaning by staying in place. Living in Barcelona & renovating a 250-year-old home in the countryside. 🏠🇪🇸
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