A new manifesto calls for a radical shift in how we build software. Titled 'The Resonant Computing Manifesto,' it argues current technology, especially social media feeds, hijacks attention and alienates users. Instead, it advocates for designing digital environments that feel nourishing and human-centric, much like beautiful architecture.

The document draws inspiration from architect Christopher Alexander's concept of 'quality without a name,' reframing it as resonance. It claims AI now makes adaptive, personalized software feasible, moving beyond one-size-fits-all solutions. This technology could either worsen existing problems or help build environments that align with individual and collective human aspirations.

Signatories like Tim O'Reilly and Kevin Kelly endorse five principles: Private, Dedicated, Plural, Adaptable, and Prosocial. They urge a move away from the tech industry's hyper-scale logic. The manifesto invites practitioners to contribute theses and build tools, framing this as a collective effort to create technology that fosters growth instead of passivity.