Welcome to The Base Camp

My name is Adam Robbert. I write here about philosophy, religion, contemplative practices, aesthetics, the science of perception, and the craft of writing. I run a new event and lecture series in the SF Bay Area focused on renewing contemplation and the humanities in the twenty-first century. It’s called The Theōros Project.

My background is in editing and publishing, both in academia and in the nonprofit world. I also spent several years teaching grad students how to write strong and compelling research papers. Most recently I worked as an advisor helping people think more thoughtfully about the relationship between the humanities and technology. I am nearing completion of a PhD in philosophy and religion.

I’m also the founding editor of The Side View (TSV), an independent publisher and media organization. We published dozens of articles and podcasts exploring the idea that perception is a skill or art form of its own. We drew from architects, designers, philosophers, contemplatives (East and West), medievalists, long-term thinkers, cognitive scientists, psychologists, BJJ black belts, Stoics, and more.

TSV is currently on hiatus.

Feel free to get in touch on Twitter / X (@AE_Robbert) or via email (ae.robbert@gmail).