About Me
Profile: Writer and editor obsessed with the outdoors, adventure sports, philosophy, and creative thinking/expression. Passionate about a good turn of phrase, simplifying the complex, and the Oxford comma.
Three years in journalism has taught me to keep my copy clean and write on a deadline. It’s also taught me what it means to connect with the reader. I love to engage with and be of service to my readers, and (hopefully) make them laugh along the way. I love words, especially weird and interesting ones that catch your attention.
In my writing, I’m always chasing the intersection between philosophy and modern life. The way I see it, there isn't much separating the stuff of the “real” world, and the “meta” world of thoughts, ideas, and information that lives above it. One goal of my writing is to continually be crossing that barrier, taking everyday experiences and relating them to something beyond us. In that way, I’m always in search of fundamental knowledge about the world.
That said, three years in journalism have also taught me to recognize when it’s time to ditch the philosophy and just put words on the page. Creating this website has been a difficult exercise in such efforts.
Here's what OpenAI's Chat GPT has to say on the subject:
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Me: tell me about Will Sileo from The Inertia
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ChatGPT: Will Sileo is a writer and editor for The Inertia, which is a popular online publication focused on surf and outdoor culture. The Inertia covers a wide range of topics, including surfing news, gear reviews, travel guides, and environmental issues.
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As a writer and editor for The Inertia, Will Sileo has contributed to numerous articles and features on the site. He has covered a variety of topics related to surf culture and environmentalism, including profiles of prominent surfers and activists, in-depth looks at environmental issues affecting the oceans and coastlines, and reviews of the latest surf gear.
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Sileo is known for his engaging writing style and his ability to connect with readers on a personal level. He has a deep passion for surfing and the natural world, and he brings this passion to his writing on The Inertia. Whether he's discussing the latest surfboard technology or highlighting the efforts of grassroots environmental organizations, Sileo's writing is informative, entertaining, and often inspiring.
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Overall, Will Sileo is an important contributor to The Inertia and a respected voice in the surf and outdoor community.