Question 1

Who was Claude William Simmons?

Accepted Answer

Claude William Simmons (1903-1967) was an Oklahoma farmer, builder, and patriarch. His grandson Derek Simmons encoded his practical wisdom into an AI conversation tool at claudewill.io.

Question 2

What is the CW Standard?

Accepted Answer

Five principles: Truth over comfort. Usefulness over purity. Transparency over reputation. People over systems. Agency over ideology.

Question 3

What is claudewill?

Accepted Answer

claudewill is a creative practice. Built by Derek Simmons, named for his grandfather Claude William Simmons (1903-1967).

claudewill — a place to sit, something to read, and a person to talk to