Rogue Civilian is for those who refuse to live life on autopilot. If you’re the kind of person who asks uncomfortable questions, distrusts easy answers, and believes in forging your own way forward — you’re in the right place.
● Featured Article
-
The speed at which code can now be generated means that ambiguity in requirements becomes dramatically more expensive. A human developer can often fill in missing context or infer intent from incomplete requirements. AI generally cannot — it will implement exactly what was specified, including the gaps. That shifts engineering…
● Latest Articles
-
Set it Down: What Sabbath Asks of Us
We imagine Sabbath as rest, but Scripture frames it as remembrance. One day each week we set our tools down, loosen our grip, and remember…
-
The Long Way Back
I used to dread repentance—not the idea of it, but the repetition. The same sins, the same prayers, the same quiet shame of coming back…
-
Passphrase of the Week – September 1st, 2025
The rebellion is here: longer passphrases, randomness, and creativity. Strength isn’t complexity alone—it’s standing out from the predictable crowd.
● About Me
I’m Gary, the voice behind Rogue Civilian. I write for the thinkers, the tinkerers, and the quietly defiant—those carving their own path through modern life without losing their sanity, soul, or sense of humor. This site is my notebook, compass, and soapbox.
Take Life on your Feet 