The Whetstone

Cognitive Strengthening

Part of The Authentic Rebellion Framework

A physical AI device that acts as a Socratic interlocutor—challenging assumptions, exposing contradictions, and helping you reason toward clarity about your beliefs and values.

🔨 Hardware Ordered - In Development

Currently building the prototype. Documentation and code will be released as open-source hardware/software.

🏠 Privacy by Architecture

Local-first AI. Your conversations never leave your device.

📍 Presence Over Portability

It stays in one place. You go to it intentionally, like journaling.

🧠 Philosophical Immune System

Built-in ethical guardrails that challenge your reasoning.

👑 Digital Sovereignty

You own it. Can't be remotely disabled or paywalled.

"Not an app, but a physical object that creates ritual. Like having a Socratic philosopher in your home, dedicated to sharpening your thinking."