Hello, my name is Rowan Cooke and I live on King Island, in Tasmania.

I am someone who likes to observe the world and think deeply about the problems that shape our society.

In recent years, a number of issues have caught my attention that I feel are underpinned by a lack of communication, cooperation, and community in everyday life.

This website and blog are a place for me to refine my thinking, improve my writing, and develop as a communicator and content maker. My goal is simple: to explore ideas, ask questions, and hopefully contribute in some small way to making the world a better place.

I believe strongly in holding power to account—whether that power sits with politicians, institutions, or large corporate leaders.

I studied a diploma at the University of Tasmania, and over the years I’ve explored many different pursuits, including stand-up comedy, podcasting, and political activism around housing issues. More recently, I was elected as a councillor in a by-election, which has given me a firsthand view of how local government shapes everyday life in small communities.