Humotica

The Human Meaning Layer

What if computers could understand why you want something, not just what you're asking for?

The Philosophy

"We moeten menselijk met computers kunnen omgaan"
"We must be able to interact humanly with computers"
— Jasper van de Meent

Humotica is the human-readable context that gives computing a soul. It's the why behind every intent, the context that enables empathy, and the explanation that makes systems trustworthy.

The Four Pillars

👁️

Sense

What triggered this intent? The sensory input.

🌍

Context

What's the current situation? Background and circumstances.

🎯

Intent

What does the user want to achieve?

💡

Explanation

The detailed reasoning — the "why" behind everything.

Example

humotica = { "sense": "User clicked 'Transfer' at 14:30", "context": "House purchase down payment", "intent": "Transfer €50,000 to seller's account", "explanation": """ Buying house at Hoofdstraat 42, Amsterdam. Mortgage approved: ING Bank (2025-11-20). Notary: Mr. Jan de Vries (verified). """ } # Result: APPROVED instantly # System understands the WHY, not just the WHAT

Why This Matters

Without Humotica, this €50,000 transfer looks suspicious. With Humotica, the system understands it's a legitimate house purchase with verified parties.

Malware cannot provide valid Humotica context. There's no legitimate explanation for "sql_injection" or "crypto_mining".

The Bigger Picture

Humotica is the soul. It became the foundation for:

Benefits

For Users

Systems that understand frustration, adjust for stress, and build real relationships. "The system gets me."

For Developers

Clear audit trails. "Why did the system do X?" — read the Humotica. Human-understandable reasoning in every transaction.

For Security

Malware has no context. Humotica required = attacks blocked proactively, not reactively.