OffComputer

Manifesto

The virtual space of the internet is full of impulses. These aspirations and imaginations make up a diverse social environment, which expresses a certain record of what we are.

The machine that made this construction possible: the computer.

The fragmentation of the individual into virtual personas is a violent impulse. Why? Because we are driven to remain in the environment through attention-capture maximizers, and our behavior is transformed.

OffComputer presents itself as this contradictory piece that I am, that we are. We know that life happens out there, but for some reason we are no longer interested.

This imagination, this impulse, this behavior is a form of dissociation. We have abandoned the practice of affection, deep listening, contemplation, oral transmission, in favor of the virtualization of processes, of information, of stimuli.

Life comes from within, from the earlier layers.

OffComputer is an open research space exploring how thought and technology shape one another.

Methodology of Meaning

The Methodology of Meaning is the foundation for the research that follows. It treats every concept, whether philosophical or technical, as a living field of exploration, where form, structure, and perception emerge together. From this method arise two complementary paths of research: one dedicated to philosophy, centered on thought, language, and presence; and another to data science and engineering, focused on systems, architecture, and computation. Both are continuations of the same gesture: to explore how meaning unfolds through investigation.

Philosophy

In this first direction, the inquiry turns to philosophy. Technology is not neutral, it amplifies intent. Creating and deploying technology carries an inherent responsibility. Systems shape lives, and their design must account not only for performance and innovation, but for ethics, equity, and long-term impact. Engineering with awareness means questioning who benefits, who is excluded, and what kind of future is being enabled. Sustainable technology goes beyond efficiency or energy use, it involves building systems that respect people, data, and the planet. In a world driven by speed and automation, philosophy serves as a compass, a reminder to pause, reflect, and design with intention. Visit the Substack Portuguese page:

Caderno de Anotações Filosóficas

Data Science & Engineering

In the second direction, the inquiry turns to data and engineering. Data science extracts meaningful insights from data, going beyond mere numbers to deliver practical value that guides decisions, solves problems, and enhances our understanding of society. Software engineering transforms these insights into tangible projects, systems, and applications, turning knowledge into functional, impactful solutions accessible to businesses and communities alike. Visit the Substack page:

Data Science Research Notebook

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