Who I Am
My name is Clay. I’m a Rogue Learner, Philognostic, and Learning Experience Designer—a lifelong seeker, an architect of knowledge, and a curator of ideas. My work is rooted in a singular mission: to ignite the fire of self-directed, curiosity-driven learning and help others reclaim education as an adventure, not an institution.
I believe learning isn’t something that happens to us—it’s something we wield. It’s a tool for transformation, a force of liberation, and a craft we refine through exploration, experimentation, and play. My writing, podcasting, and learning experiences are dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations to think differently about knowledge, curiosity, and self-education.
The Internet as a Digital Knowledge Garden
I see the internet as more than a content feed—it’s a living, hypertextual knowledge garden, a vast network of discovery where ideas evolve in real time. My mission is to reclaim the web as a space for deep exploration, curiosity-driven wandering, and meaningful learning experiences.
Through my work, I explore how we can:
🔹 Design learning experiences that break from rigid systems and spark real engagement.
🔹 Integrate AI tools (ChatGPT, Notebook LM, Perplexity) to enhance self-directed and workplace learning.
🔹 Embrace learning as a philosophy of life—one that is interdisciplinary, exploratory, and self-initiated.
The Rogue Learning Philosophy
I challenge traditional education models and embrace a radical approach to learning—one where curiosity is the compass, knowledge is interconnected, and learning is a lifelong pursuit. To be a Rogue Learner is to be:
🔹 Curiosity-Driven – Learning starts with wonder, not obligation.
🔹 Interdisciplinary – The best insights come from weaving knowledge across disciplines.
🔹 Experimental – Learning is play, iteration, and real-world application.
🔹 Autonomous – Knowledge belongs to everyone, not just institutions.
🔹 Impact-Oriented – Learning should create action, transformation, and growth.
Bridging the Future of Learning & AI
As a Rogue Learning Experience Designer, I work at the intersection of human learning, AI augmentation, and workplace transformation. I help organizations and individuals design AI-powered learning systems, immersive training experiences, and self-directed learning cultures.
Learning is no longer confined to classrooms or corporate training modules. The future belongs to those who can navigate knowledge independently, integrate AI as a thinking partner, and embrace learning as an open-ended adventure.
The Invitation
This space is for explorers, seekers, and those who reject the limits of traditional education.
If you’re ready to reclaim learning as your own, to step beyond inherited narratives, and to craft a life fuelled by curiosity—then welcome. Let’s disrupt, explore, and build the future of learning together.
This is Rogue Learning. And this is just the beginning. 🚀