Hey, I'm Jenxi.
I’m a cyber alchemist—synthesizing AI workflows, ancient philosophy, and cross-cultural observations into clearer thinking.
Recent writing
Cyberbrain2025 year in review
2025 was a year of unexpected gifts.
Cyberbrain"China" is not a monolith
When headlines blame 'China,' they flatten 1.4 billion individuals into a cartoon villain.
CyberbrainThink of China as Europe not some exotic country
China's extraordinary diversity is more like a continent than a country.
Think better with me
I send one email per week on using AI to think more clearly, lessons from Chinese philosophy, and observations from Shenzhen.
Recent reading
Notes from books that have shaped my thinking.
How to Take Smart Notes
Sönke Ahrens
I kept hoarding ideas through Pocket and Day One for years, convinced I was building something useful. This book made me confront how little of it I ever developed—and gave me a system that actually compounds.
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
A timeless collection of personal reflections from the philosopher-emperor
Recent typefaces
Typefaces I'm using, admiring, and studying.
Europa
A refined geometric sans-serif that balances Futura's modernist heritage with contemporary warmth and versatility
Source Han Sans
A comprehensive Pan-CJK typeface unifying Japanese, Korean, and Chinese typography in a single harmonious design
House of Cards
A vintage-inspired display serif that captures the charm of 19th-century wood type with contemporary refinement
Long games
Projects I've been building for years.
2012–presentWuxiaSociety
Translating classic wuxia novels to preserve Chinese literary heritage for English readers.
2008–presentMechaBay
A database for mecha anime and model kits. My longest-running passion project.
2025–presentHeyShenzhen
A community and guide for newcomers navigating life in Shenzhen.