Aaron Stupple, MD, is a physician and philosopher whose work sits at the intersection of healthcare, rationalist thought, and long-term civilizational thinking. A former collaborator in the longevity and effective altruism spaces, he is the author of The Sovereign Child, which reintroduces the radical yet deeply humane principles of the Taking Children Seriously movement through lived experience.

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Aaron envisions a future where children are recognized as full moral persons from the start—sovereign, creative, and capable of shaping their own lives. Progress means moving beyond control-based systems toward relationships rooted in trust, understanding, and collaboration.

He believes that flourishing societies begin in flourishing families. By treating children not as projects to manage but as individuals to engage with, we unlock deeper human potential—cultivating autonomy, empathy, and joy from the earliest years. A hopeful future isn’t just built with better technology, but with better ways of being together.