Why We Write
Tyrone and Jon Feldman, son and father, on mental health, making a book together, and being heard.
Prefer YouTube? Open the full conversation there.
What we talk about
Why we keep writing Syntaxia: Hello World together: the uncertainty, the disagreements and the humour of it. We talk about living with mental-health difficulties, sensory overload and grief.
We also talk about the two things we hope the book does. Help people use AI with more independence. And tell a story in which neurodivergent readers may see themselves.
No generated artwork or voices were added to this recording. It is the two of us, talking.
Then read the story
The book is the work we want you to judge. Chapters 1–3 are free to read, with no signup.
If this brings something up for you
Please talk to someone you trust, or to a support service near you. You do not have to be in crisis to reach out.
- In Australia: Lifeline, call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14, any time.
- Elsewhere: find a local service at findahelpline.com.
- If life is in danger, call your local emergency number (000 in Australia).
This is two people sharing their own experience. It is not advice or treatment.
Sharing this conversation
We have shared it for conversation, social sharing and press coverage. Please credit Tyrone Feldman & Jon Feldman, keep the speakers’ meaning, and link to the full conversation.