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A New Platform for Human Voices (and Why I’m Joining It)
Over the last few years, many of us who write and speak publicly have learned a hard lesson: the modern internet is not a neutral space. Throttling, curating, algorithms, outright censorship, and propaganda boosting. Genuine human dialogue is drowned out by bots, trolls, and invisible moderation policies that shape what can and cannot be seen.
So when Jeff Dornik , one of the best (and most censored) podcast interviewers I’ve had the chance to speak with, and with whom I’m doing a launch interview on Pickax today at 4:30 p.m. EST, told me he was building a new creator platform around a simple idea - let humans decide what matters, not algorithms - I paid attention.
For transparency, I have no financial relationship with Pickax. I’m supporting this launch simply because I believe in the idea and in the people building it.
The platform is called Pickax . Its premise is straightforward but also radical: no algorithmic manipulation of reach, the ability to publish full-length articles (not just fragments), embedded video content directly in the feed, and a verification system intended to ensure you are interacting with real people, not anonymous accounts or automated noise. Just as importantly for writers and independent thinkers, the business model is aligned with creators: revenue sharing, affiliate opportunities, and paywalled content options that reward meaningful work rather than outrage-driven engagement.
What resonated most with me was the philosophical core. The stated goal is not to harvest data to train AI models or to engineer controversy for clicks, but to build a more human-centered digital commons where voice, authorship, and thoughtful exchange can actually flourish. That last part is key. I’m sick of the polarizing two sides to every argument when, to be honest, there are pieces of truth and honest perspectives on both sides.
Given my own experience over the past several years and the audience we’ve built together here, that vision is one I want to support. I’ll be setting up my account and publishing there as well. For those who are already paid subscribers to this Substack, I plan to offer complimentary access to any paid content I post on Pickax as a thank-you for supporting my work here (not functional yet, but will be soon).
We all benefit when more platforms exist that are aligned with creators and readers rather than control systems. I’m hopeful this one succeeds, and I’m willing to lend my voice to help it try.
Thanks for listening and hope you guys check out… Pickax !
P.S The Jeff Dornik Show on Rumble can be found here and on Spotify here (fun fact: Jeff had been kicked off Spotify prior to their bringing Joe Rogan on, after which they decided they would let free speech do its thing, and let him come back).
If you value the late nights and deep dives into all the “rabbit holes” I write about (or the Op-Eds and lectures I try to get out to the public), your support is greatly appreciated.
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