And the Winner is...
Let’s kick things off by congratulating “holmanjohn”, selected at random from the subscriber list since my last post.
They'll be receiving their choice of a signed copy of either Parole Work in Canada or Friends for Life —books I co-authored last year.
This giveaway was one small way to show appreciation for joining an aspiring community. All subscribers since my last correspondence (Jan 18) were included. Whether you’ve been following along quietly or actively engaged, I’m grateful you're here. Stay tuned for more intellectual enrichment and comment below to keep the conversation going!
No Promises, Just Perspective
One small piece of housekeeping: I’ve decided not to force a regular cadence for MotionMic. It’s not a weekly or even monthly newsletter. For now, I’ll write when I have something worth sharing—sporadic ideas in flux.
Think of this less as a subscription, and more as a conversation you’re a part of. That is, one which unfolds when there’s actually something to say.
What Is MotionMic., Really?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about a concept called double-loop feedback—and I think it captures what I’m building here.
MotionMic is a space for learning out loud, failing forward (or more recently—succeeding!), and testing frameworks to make sense of real-world complexity. But more than anything, it’s a place to gain perspective.
Double-loop learning refers to systems that don’t just adapt actions, but question the assumptions behind them. It’s the difference between asking what works and asking why we’re doing it that way in the first place. That’s where you—my dear reader—enter the equation.
This space is conversational. It’s being cultivated to help think through blind spots, challenge habits of thought, and let go of the illusion that knowledge arrives fully formed. For me, learning happens in motion—through writing, filming, reflecting, revising, and staying in dialogue with others.
That’s why I’m so glad you’re here.
What Else I’m Up To
If you're curious to dive deeper into what I’m crafting through scholarship and entrepreneurial endeavors, check me out over at mptaylor.com.
A few things you’ll find:
A direct link to my Google Scholar profile, where you can explore my peer-reviewed publications.
A growing archive of essays on Medium.com, where I reflect on everyday life—from negotiating insurance cheques, to my thoughts on technology. Be warned: some stories are behind a paywall! But…
for readers here—my latest essay on Bitcoin is free!
My work is about making complexity legible, asking better questions, and connecting insight across disciplines.
In Other News: A Surprising Win
I’m pleased to share I was recently selected as a Top 20 National Finalist in Phase 1 of Social Science and Humanities Research Council’s 2025 Storytellers Challenge. Recognition included a $3k award and, in Phase 2, I’ll present at the Canadian Science Communicators Conference in Fredericton, June 2025.
It’s affirming to know that the strange, hybrid path I’m carving—between systems thinking, scholarship, and creative storytelling—resonates.
Help Me Learn: What Sparks Your Curiosity?
I’d love to know more about you.
What are you working on? How do you like to learn? And what kinds of reflections give you pause?
Drop a comment to share more about what you’re up to and/or respond in the poll below!
You can also reply directly. I read every message, even if I don’t always respond right away.
Micheal P. Taylor, Social Entrepreneur
Thanks for reading and thinking alongside me.
