Every editorial publication owes the reader a colophon — an honest accounting of what built it.
Editor in chiefAlvin Tan, functional health coach in training, Singapore.
Editorial boardCurrently a solo practice. A medical advisor is added before any pillar 04 entry ships.
BuildNext.js 15 with the App Router. Tailwind CSS. MDX with gray matter. Vercel.
TypographyIowan Old Style / Apple Garamond / Georgia for serif. System sans for chrome. SF Mono for labels.
PaletteBone, paper, plaster, ink, cobalt, honey, camel, forest.
Image directionReal photography only. No AI generated portraits. No AI generated editorial images.
RefusalsNo chatbot avatar. No AI narration. No paid promotion not initiated by editorial. No before and after carousels. No supplement evangelism without protocol and evidence.
DisclaimerThe Human Upgrade is a publication, not a medical practice. See the footer for full disclaimer.
Last updatedMay 2026 · v3.1 (Movement & Performance, Lifestyle & Relationships, systems lens).