mental noise is not overthinking
why your mind feels loud even when nothing seems wrong.
published 2026-01-04
Writing
essays on noise, clarity, and the process of thinking.
these essays explore the ideas behind Noisefilter. they're not marketing copy or product descriptions. they're deep dives into how thinking actually works, why most thinking tools fail, and what a better approach might look like.
each essay examines a specific problem: mental noise, premature clarity, the rush to organize thoughts, the difficulty of understanding your own mind. they don't offer quick fixes or productivity tips. they offer perspective. they offer understanding. they offer a different way to think about thinking.
if you've ever felt overwhelmed by thoughts that won't leave you alone, these essays are for you. if you've struggled with clarity, these essays are for you. if you've wondered why thinking feels so hard sometimes, these essays are for you.
they're written for people who think seriously. who aren't looking for shortcuts, but for better understanding. who want to understand their minds, not just manage them.
read them slowly. think about them. see if they resonate with your experience. see if they help you understand something about your own thinking.
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