Om Malik

Om Malik passed away this week. He was a writer, artist, technologist, humanist.

I recently finished the book “Theo of Golden” and couldn’t help but think of the parallels from Om to Theo. I never met Om in person, but when you read someone’s blog for 10+ years you feel like you know them. And in a way you do. Writing is personal, vulnerable, relational.

I heavily referenced his interview with one of my heroes, Brunello Cucinelli, in my article on Humanistic Capitalism.

His great friend and Wordpress founder, Matt Mullenweg, wrote a wonderful tribute, here’s an excerpt:

“One of the biggest lessons I learned from Om is the deep appreciation of craft. When he took an interest in photography or pens, he would somehow find his way to the most obscure, highest-quality expression of that form. “What Would Om Want?” is a question I will always ponder. I want to craft products that would make Om proud.”

Taste. Craft. Passion. Experience. These things cann't be bought, nor replaced by AI.

We will have to face our uncertain future without Om’s insights. Other voices will rise to the occasion, but unique voices like Om cannot be replicated.

Om was an artist, and I am glad I could be impacted by his artistry.

Rest in peace, brother Om.