Chip Von Gunten

I’m a writer shaped by late nights, hard lessons, and the moments that life dares you to stand back up after getting knocked down. I’m creating work that sits between reflection and rebellion, where grit outruns perfection and honesty cuts through the noise with a rhythm all its own. I’m drawn to people who think differently and question the expected, finding truth in everyday scenes—like a cup of diner coffee or an old riddle with ancient roots. I like to stir the pot, spark conversations that challenge assumptions. I’m down for a more honest, decent way of seeing things, spending my time exploring the “unknown unknowns” and resisting the ordinary. If life has a meaning, it’s in giving it one—and that’s the compass rose.

Neurodope Magazine

For weekly dispatches from the edges of thought, society, and science, visit Neurodope Magazine. For years, it’s been a place to explore the strange, the overlooked, and the curious.. and I hope you enjoy reading. There, I write short essays that dive into science, culture, history, and the hidden patterns shaping our world. From deep social commentary to quark-level questions about the universe, Neurodope Magazine challenges conventional thinking while keeping a sardonic, playful edge.

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Word Grit – The Workbench

I am writing a book, and you can follow along. Word Grit is the working title, and you can visit the WordGrit.com website to catch more. This is where you’ll find entries…progress logs. Not pretty, but just the truth about the status of the book – here. Reflections on the process and the the grind. This is the making of a thing that’s trying to mean something. The book is coming and this is where I’m going to launch it. – Chip