Grid Free Minds

About the Substack

Exploring the edges of the future through art, code, and community design.
Sometimes I build gardens in XR. Sometimes I write about imaginary cities.
Always, I’m trying to make the future more livable.

About Nico Shi

Researching 'grid-free' knowledge, communities, lifestyles.

Community map -> https://agartha.one

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