The Curator &
The Machine.

Earthly Abode is not a blog. It is a forensic database designed to answer one question: "What is the mathematical cost of ownership?"

The Lead Curator

I am J.T. Lewis, the Lead Curator. I am not a CPA, nor a materials engineer. I am a consumer who got tired of buying the same "durable" boots every two years.

I realized that the marketing department had better data than I did. They knew exactly when their product would fail. I built Earthly Abode to level the playing field.

The Cyborg Protocol (AI & Ethics)

To audit the entire world of physical goods, a single human is not enough. This project utilizes a Hybrid Audit Protocol.

• AI Synthesis: We use Large Language Models (LLMs) to scan thousands of user reports, technical schematics, and historical warranty claims in seconds.
• Human Verdict: No audit is published without human verification. I personally review the failure points and logic.
• The "Eco-Math": AI consumes energy. We are aware of this. However, we believe in Net Negative Impact. The energy cost of one AI audit (~4g CO2) is infinitesimal compared to the carbon cost of manufacturing a single disposable item (40kg+ CO2) that our audit prevents you from buying.

The Methodology

We define "Value" strictly through Net Present Value (NPV) and Cost Per Year (CPY). We cap all product lifespans at 100 years for audit purposes, and we assume a conservative 3% discount rate on your capital.

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