Background

I've been involved with computers from a very young age — my father bought an Apple II+ when I was just three years old, and they've been my primary hobby ever since. From programming to gaming to general playful experimentation, I've found computers and technology to be an unfailing cure for boredom.

What sparks your passion?

Science. From the grandeur of cosmology, to the mystery of subatomic particles, to the intricate biological structures that allow us to interact with & comprehend the world, scientific understanding imbues otherwise mundane sights, sounds, and thoughts with a depth and majesty that many people simply miss.

Ideal Adventure?

I'm actually not very adventurous, at least not in meatspace, but sit me down for a session of Deus Ex or Space Marine, and you'll see that change a bit.

Interesting Fact

Like the fictional hero The Tick, the quite-real Water Bear is nigh-invulnerable, capable of going a decade without water, harmlessly absorbing 1000 times more radiation than would kill a human, and surviving the cold and vacuum of space.  Wait ... were you looking for an interesting fact about me?  Hmmm ... my forehead isn't as large as it appears in the photo.

What show could you watch 50 times in a row?

Probably Firefly. It's about space cowboys, and you just can't beat that. (Cowboys! In space!)

Imparting Words of Wisdom

The more you understand about the world, the less frustrating it tends to seem. Up to a point, anyway ...