Welcome to the Quiet

I started this journal as I entered what you might call a quieter phase of life — not quiet in the sense of slowing down, but in the sense of tuning in more deeply to what matters.

These days are still full: of creative work, ideas, personal projects, and a focus on wellbeing. But I’m no longer chasing money, mindshare, or someone else’s definition of success.

I’m here to reflect — to write things down while I still can. If something I share helps you along the way, I’m glad. But this space isn’t about building a following. It’s about reconnecting with what feels real, lasting, and quietly worthwhile.

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The journal of John E.Rees

Latest Reflections

Being Human in an Angry World
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Being Human in an Angry World

It feels like the world’s volume has been turned up — and not in a good way.

Outrage has become a currency. Social media thrives on provocation. People rush to take sides before they’ve even heard the full story or done any research.

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Freedom in a World of Algorithms
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Freedom in a World of Algorithms

Are you really making free choices — or just following invisible nudges? This piece explores how modern power doesn’t restrict us but subtly shapes us through algorithms, feeds, and endless distractions. Drawing on Rousseau, Berlin, Foucault, and Sartre, it asks: in a world designed to predict and guide our behaviour, is freedom still possible?

Stay curious. Question the feed. Real freedom begins when we choose to think beyond what’s handed to us.

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