About Calm & Fluffy
Calm & Fluffy is a personal newsletter exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and well-being. In a world of constant acceleration, it’s a place to slow down, reflect, and figure out how to stay human.
I write about mental health, how technology shapes us, and how we can navigate modern life more intentionally. That means writing original pieces on these topics, alongside sharing experiments, reflections, and curated links that help make sense of the world in a way that’s practical, gentle, and genuinely useful.
Why Calm & Fluffy?
The name is meant to capture a feeling of something light, warm, and easy to be around. It’s about creating space for thoughtfulness and calm in a world that often feels heavy.
What you’ll find here
Essays and interviews on technology, culture, and self-improvement
Thoughtful curation: links, books, and ideas worth your time
Experiments in digital minimalism, attention, and habits
Practical insights on developing a better relationship with tools
This newsletter is a mix of research, reflection, and real-life experience. It’s about being thoughtful, exploring different angles, and staying open to new ideas.
About the author
I’m Bas Grasmayer, a Berlin-based writer exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and well-being. In recent years, I worked in senior roles at COLORS, IDAGIO, and founded one of the music industry’s most popular forward-thinking newsletters, MUSIC x.
My articles have been featured or mentioned in publications such as Forbes, i-D (Vice), Financial Times, Resident Advisor, Techdirt, and Water & Music.
Subscribe if…
You feel overwhelmed by tech but don’t want to unplug completely
You’re curious about how culture and technology shape each other
You like thoughtful writing that challenges perspectives and invites deeper thinking
You want a break from the noise, but not from the conversation
Let’s get calm & fluffy. •‿•
