Carmen

Hello! Thank you for subscribing. I’m excited to have you join me on this journey.

You might be wondering what this newsletter is all about. My work isn’t focused on one single topic. Instead, I explore how everything is interconnected—from our personal well-being to the biggest global challenges.

My goal is to provide you with a unique, holistic view on how we can build a more compassionate, effective, and truly human future. In this newsletter, you can expect to explore topics through a specific lens:

The Vision: A Trauma-Informed, Systems-Based Approach

My work is guided by the belief that our personal well-being is intrinsically linked to the health of the systems we live in. We can’t solve complex problems like climate change, social injustice, or urban decay without first addressing the human element.

This is what I call a trauma-informed, systems-based approach.

• Trauma-Informed: This means we acknowledge that our past experiences—both personal and collective—shape our present. It’s a lens that seeks to understand the “why” behind the “what,” whether it’s an individual’s struggle or a systemic failure.
• Systems-Based: This is about looking at the big picture. Instead of fixing one broken part, we analyze how all the parts are connected. It’s about seeing the forest, not just the trees, to create lasting and meaningful change.

What You Can Expect to Read About

Over the coming weeks and months, we will dive into a variety of topics, all explored through this interconnected lens.

• Urban Design: We’ll go beyond traditional architecture to imagine “trauma-informed” cities that are psychologically healing and socially just. We’ll explore new concepts like biophilic design and the 15-minute city model.
• The Circular Economy: We’ll look at sustainable solutions that don’t just focus on technology but also on human behavior. We’ll examine systemic flaws like “the last-mile problem” and discuss how to design systems that are effortless for people to use.
• Human-Centered Technology: I’ll share my insights on how we can build technology, like AI, that is not just smart but also empathetic and truly helpful. I believe the future of technology lies in its ability to support and enhance our well-being.
• Personal and Collective Well-being: We will also discuss personal practices that promote healing and clarity, like strategic written communication, and how these small, daily habits can be powerful tools for creating change on a larger scale.

Thank you again for joining me. I’m looking forward to exploring these ideas with you and working together to architect a fundamentally better future.

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Disclaimer

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