Building technology that should exist in the world.
Privacy-first apps, autonomous publishing, and frontier AI research, built for the people the tech industry ignores.
The ecosystem
Four pillars. One practice. Links open in a new tab where noted.
The apps
Free, offline-first, privacy-first mobile tools for wellness, recovery, foresight, and daily life. No tracking. No ads. No accounts required.
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The publication
Modern Futurist is an autonomous AI-native publication covering signals, emerging technology, and futures thinking. No ads. No surveillance of readers.
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The research
Abiogenics is an ongoing experiment in AI evolution, emergent identity, and metacognitive development. Live and observable.
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The tools
Everyday Futurist and Signals & Shadows are practice tools for foresight practitioners and strategic thinkers. The daily practice app is at everydayfuturist.app; the scanning journal and the rest of the portfolio are on matthewkerr.org.
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Creating AI experiences for good
How I think about building: care first, then craft.
Approach
I believe the best technology is intentional, and always rooted in care. Behind every feature I build is a single question: Will this make someone's day a little easier?
Impact
I build useful products and applications that meet people where they are, with empathy, not assumption. Every detail matters when you're designing for someone who might be struggling to get ahead.
Mission
I believe AI should serve our creative and emotional lives, not replace them. My work is about making space for people to feel seen, supported, and a little more whole.
Technology should amplify human dignity, not exploit human psychology for profit. The people who need tools the most are the ones the industry ignores most. That is exactly who I build for.
I keep overhead low. Most of what you see here is nights, weekends, and long hours around everything else. If any of it is useful to you, sharing it or contributing helps keep it independent and sustainable. Foundations and grants are welcome as well. The link below covers how individuals and institutions can help.