You ask who is Mr Soderman?

I’m in a reflective mood today, so this is a slightly longer story. If you feel like it, grab a coffee and come along.

To start off, I am a curious soul, a lifelong learner, a creator, and a programmer from Sweden. Life’s challenges have taught me to always stay present and appreciate the small, fleeting moments because sometimes that’s all you have.

Living with social anxiety, autistic traits, and being a Highly Sensitive Person meant that studying, working, and what people usually call a normal life unfolded differently for me. It made things very tricky at times and extremely isolating. I am forever grateful for the good people that supported me and made all the difference. Going through all of that shaped how I see the world. It taught me empathy, strength, patience, and understanding.

Not long after, I traveled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where I discovered a simpler and richer way of life unlike anything I’d known before. People lived with less rush and more connection to one another. They helped each other, no matter who they were, and there was a strong sense of kindness and warmth.

I saw how people of different backgrounds showed respect and love for one another, for example by helping to build each other’s places of faith. Seeing people give what little they had deepened my appreciation for generosity and showed me what truly matters.

The Art of True Connection

That experience completely changed how I view community and I realized that sharing isn’t just about giving away things you no longer want or need; it’s about giving from the heart, even with things you actually value. I saw that we all have the power to make a real difference in one another’s lives. We can do something for someone that they simply cannot do for themselves (or it will happen way too slow), but we can step in and make it possible. Often we help each other in some sense, maybe not at the same time but in the whole, we help each other two ways.

It taught me that real connection is a skill. Instead of guessing what people need, we actually pick up on things and when you’re truly connected, no one has to ask for help. People rarely ask for help when they actually need it; many things stand in the way.

Turning Lessons Into Action

I also realized this applied to me personally, too. The same kind of collaboration had to take place within me, and that’s when I finally started living for real. I tackled everything I’d been avoiding. I went through tough jaw surgery, returned to school, got a job coach, and began studying life sciences to become a pharmaceutical operator. I wanted to focus only on the good parts of the field, like using bioinformatics to eliminate animal testing.

But things don’t always go perfect. COVID-19 happened, and honestly, I just got completely burned out. I realized I couldn’t go on like before. That burnout was my second turning point. I stopped and asked myself: How can I build a career that truly aligns with my core passions and the way my mind works?

The Core of It All

To find the answer, I had to look at what already naturally brought me joy. So what sparks my interest and brings me joy? 🐺 For starters, animals mean the world to me which is exactly what originally drew me toward bioinformatics, and 🎵 music has been my lifelong companion. I’ve played the piano since I was 8; it gives me a way to express what words cannot. When I’m not lost in music, I love ✨ creating and experimenting with anything that lets me bring ideas to life. I’ve also loved 🥗 cooking and trying out baking recipes since I was a kid. And finally, to stay grounded and find balance, I turn to 🌱 nature, exercise, film, reading, and learning about new cultures and languages.

Digital Journey

I must tell you, ever since I was a kid, I have been fascinated by computers; I just always loved figuring things out and making stuff. My mind loves to create, feel, and imagine, but it also loves to think, analyze, and solve problems. 🧠 Programming became the early outlet for that.

I spent years writing code on paper before I could even afford a computer. This meant that for the first year or so I could only test my code now and then at a friend’s house, but that way I had to think carefully about everything I did.

The amazing thing about programming is that it feels limitless, and I still carry that sense of wonder. Back then, a simple manual could explain an entire system, but today’s technology is wrapped in layers of complexity. That said, you don’t need to know everything to build great software. But if you want your programs to stand out, you often need to go a bit deeper. Beyond mastering the technical craft, I’ve found that my work is defined by how these systems impact the world around us.

Suddenly, everything finally clicked: programming is the perfect outlet for everything that I am. It is the one place where I can combine my analytical mind with my desire to make a real difference for people and animals.

Human Responsibility

Learning programming today goes beyond writing code; it’s about seeing how these systems fit into a much bigger picture. I created this blog to teach programming and explore both the opportunities and the risks of technology, because technology is never separate from the world it exists in.

We have to understand that technology is a double-edged sword and tools like AI and the internet can influence or even manipulate us in ways we’re only beginning to understand. It’s too easy to abuse these tools just to ‘win’ rather than using them to help everyone grow. We have a responsibility to one another, as it is far too easy to exploit people and our common resources.

Because of my own experiences with disabilities, I have become deeply involved in standing up against bullying and discrimination. I care deeply about fairness, social justice, and animal welfare. To me, these aren’t just causes; they are the foundation of a world where we actually support one another.

I’ve learned that when people are healthy and supported, success naturally follows; it rarely works the other way around. You simply cannot build a stable society by chasing success first and hoping well-being comes later. This is not about buying health or comfort. Those things already depend on what resources people have, so they cannot be the base of real growth.

Real progress works exactly like a healthy relationship: it is a two-way street where everything affects everything else. It comes from people sharing and working together. Sharing knowledge, responsibility, and resources so that everyone grows, not just a few individuals. And just as we help each other grow by sharing our lives, we must solve problems by understanding how the tiny details and the big picture always shape each other. If we rush to provide answers without grasping how every part relates to the whole, we only create more problems.

We must become great at finding and understanding problems before we ever try to solve them. Think of the world like a massive puzzle; if we only care about our own tiny piece and ignore how it fits with the rest, the picture will never be finished.

Alright, enough of that – let’s get to the fun! 🚀

☕Goodbye Hello!