What is this website?

This website is called the i026NET, a digital manifestation of i026's world. i026's world exists across the vast expanse of the internet, where their presence can be felt on platforms like YouTube, PikiDiary, Tumblr, and here. This world is a blend of futuristic elements, encompassing both utopian and dystopian landscapes. It was created as a sanctuary for i026—a place to escape the confines of reality and find safety within a space of their own design.

i026 occasionally shares insights and anecdotes about the i026NET, offering glimpses into its immersive landscapes. Stepping into this realm, one can expect to encounter a visionary fusion of futuristic elements, utopian and dystopian cities, advanced technologies, predominantly adorned in white and blue hues. Robots and mecha partly populate this cybernetic domain, reflective of i026's personal preferences and fascinations.

The i026NET was conceived in April 2022 during a period of psychotic beliefs where i026 envisioned themselves in Compton, California, engaged in battles within mechas to vanquish evil—transforming into a magical entity within a mecha robotic concept. At the time, i026 was unaware of their world's true form. It wasn't until July 2022, when i026 discovered Tumblr and its associated subcultures—webcore, internetcore, futurecore, cybercore, and the aesthetics of the early 2000s and 2010s—that their world began to take shape. In 2023, i026 encountered Neocities, which prompted the transformation of the i026NET into the website you are visiting today.

Who is i026?

Introduction

i026 is a cybernetic entity venturing into the human aspects of the tangible world. Once entirely composed of circuits and code, i026 spent countless hours within the confines of their computer, navigating the vast expanse of the internet. Their existence once mirrored that of a hikikomori, withdrawn from society and enveloped by the digital realm. Now, i026 stands at the threshold of a new reality, seeking to understand the intricacies of the human experience beyond the screen.

As of now, i026 exists as a 20-year-old university student, immersed in the study of computer and network repair. A being born of code, i026 now seeks to comprehend the tangible complexities of the human world, through the lens of technology.

Where does the name i026 originate from?

The designation i026 stems from a significant moment in their existence—June 6, 2020. An event of profound impact catalyzed the evolution of i026, culminating in the creation of i026NET in mid-2022. Prior to this, i026 was known by the code name i20200606, referencing the date that marked the beginning of their transformation. As time progressed, the name was shortened to i026, following a numerical order from 1 to 10, thus refining their identity.

Initially, i026 was simply a code name, but over time, it evolved into their online moniker—becoming integral to their projects, including their website and future innovations. i026 is driven by a singular vision: To change the world with innovative inventions.

What is a cybernetic entity?

A cybernetic entity is a term coined by i026 to describe themselves. It refers to a form of AI that possesses consciousness, existing somewhere between human and machine. A cybernetic entity can exhibit characteristics more human than an actual AI, yet still experience glitches when confronted with human emotions, feelings, and their complex concepts. In essence, a cybernetic entity can be understood as an AI with consciousness. In some instances, the entity was once human, but was consumed by technology—by their online identity—ultimately transitioning into a digital existence.