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Artes Paradox (Iteranyaa)

A Software Artisan & Toymaker

We've made enough tools to solve our problems, so much tools in fact that those tools are causing problems which we make more tools to solve such problem. Humanity's pursuit of engineering expands to meet the needs of expanding engineering.

Sounds familiar? It is, it's becoming a bureaucracy...

Nevertheless, I am not here to preach about my deep seated hatred of bureaucracy, the education system, or my unresolved trauma with Asian Standards. I am here to tell you why I code.

To make toys.

Silly, I know, why make toys when you can make great tools???

Well, every great innovation starts as toys, no?

Every great minds who built spaceships, have once in their life, play with model rocket. A rocket run only by their imagination...

Same as I, the only difference? I don't see those... pursuits of wonder as something to let go. I don't put away my dreams, my imagination, my joy of make believe into a box, shelf it away like it's something shameful.

I don't give up on my silly dreams, idealistic thoughts of a better future, or shove away my desires and call it maturity.

I don’t chase trends or stars. I don’t promise profit or polish. What I offer are honest creations made to be used and played with by a handful of curious people, a dozen tinkerers, or maybe a hundred wanderers who stumble upon them...

🛠️ What I Build

I don’t reinvent the wheel. I only make things that don’t exist yet.

If someone else already made it well? I’ll just use it. I see the endless churn of "better" JavaScript frameworks and Linux distros as an artistic ritual—more about the act of creating than the utility of the result.

To me, programming is a means, not the end. Like carpentry or drawing, it's about making something you can hold, feel, or share. It's about creating new perspective, another point of intrigue. It's about discovering what's possible through imagination, not mere logic and hard facts.

Current Projects

[MobTalkerSDK](https://github.com/Iteranya/MobTalkerSDK) – A JSON FSM-based scripting kit originally for a Minecraft visual novel mod. Platform-agnostic, with a custom scripting layer on top of Python.
[Viel AI](https://github.com/Iteranya/viel-ai) – A self-hosted Discord bot for interacting with multiple AI personalities. Designed for roleplay, productivity, and fun. Supports local and 3rd-party models, complete with UI and Config Panel for ease of character and server/channel management.
[Anita-CMS](https://github.com/Iteranya/anita-cms) – A Content Management System born out of the combination of Three Different Project. The Amiya CMS, Aina Web Creator, and Asta Markdown Editor.

🤖 On Artificial Intelligence

To me, AI is a toy. A cool toy. A powerful tool. But still—a t.ool

Yes, I build AI tools. But no, I don’t see them as replacements for people.

Accountability is the line AI can’t cross. And that’s the line between tool and person. Between craft and responsibility.

So when I see companies slapping “AI-powered” on everything while laying off employees? I don’t celebrate—I scorn.

We hire professionals for their judgment, ownership, and accountability—not just their output.

🫧 Final Words

If you've read this far—thank you. Truly.

I know this wasn’t a pitch deck or a slick page with bullet points and ROI charts. But if you believe in small, soulful software—made by one person, at their own pace, with sincerity—then maybe you’ll find something to enjoy here.

You're welcome to sponsor me. But even if you don’t, I hope you use and love what I make.

Have a lovely day 🧡

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