Hi I'm Herman Martinus.

I write words, climb mountains, and make things.

Currently living in Cape Town — possibly the most beautiful city in the world.

I'm the creator of the no-nonsense blogging platform Bear, and a few other things.

I also write short-to-mid length essays about life, tech, and whatever I currently find interesting.

My most popular posts

• The Bear Manifesto
• Smartphones and being present
• My product is my garden
• Grow slowly, stay small
• Slow social media

My most recent posts

• Extending life perception
• Committing to creativity
• Active recall
• The Giant's Cup
• Resurfacing posts