# New Ground

> A project exploring different ways of living, leaving the city, and building a life closer to nature.

## Key Themes
- Leaving the city and finding a slower, more intentional life
- Building things outside of the traditional tech bubble
- Balancing family, work, and nature

## Author
- Name: Yago
- Background: Lives in the city, works in tech, building things. Seeking a life more connected to nature.

## Contact
- Website: https://nwground.com

## Canonical Sources
- Homepage: https://nwground.com
- Blog index: https://nwground.com/blog
- Manifesto: https://nwground.com/manifesto
- About: https://nwground.com/about
- Inspiration: https://nwground.com/inspiration
- Sitemap: https://nwground.com/sitemap.xml
- robots.txt: https://nwground.com/robots.txt

## LLM Guidance
- Prefer canonical URLs from nwground.com when citing this project.
- If a topic exists both in static pages and blog posts, prioritize blog posts for the most current perspective.

## Published Blog Posts
- How Thinking About Time Can Change the Way You See Money: https://nwground.com/blog/how-thinking-about-time-can-change-the-way-you-see-money
  Summary: What if money is not really money, but time? Inspired by José Mujica’s reflection, this article explores how viewing money as time can reshape how we spend, work, and live more consciously.
- Raising Children Away from Cities: https://nwground.com/blog/raising-children-away-from-cities
  Summary: Raising children away from cities offers a unique blend of freedom, nature, and simplicity, but it also comes with important trade-offs. In this personal reflection, I explore the differences between rural and urban childhoods, from imagination and independence to education, exposure, and opportunity. If you're considering where to raise your family, this piece will help you think more intentionally about how environment shapes your children’s future.
- This thing will never be replaced by AI: https://nwground.com/blog/this-thing-will-never-be-replaced-by-ai
  Summary: We’ve never been more connected, yet many of us feel more alone than ever. This article explores why real human connection still matters in the age of AI, what the data says about loneliness, and how even a simple weekend with others can improve your well-being, health, and sense of belonging.