Thinking for a Living

Exploring Tech, Wellness, and Life's Adventures

I'm a software developer who brings ideas to life through code, a fitness enthusiast always striving for personal growth, a writer exploring diverse topics, and a dedicated parent. This is my little corner of the internet, which showcases my professional work and personal interests.

Recent Notes

  • On Clear Thinking and Falsifiability

    The concept of falsifiability is central to the modern scientific process. It's the idea that any hypothesis or theory must be capable of being proven wrong. While this may sound simple, it's a crucial scientific principle that helps protect both the process and the practitioner from magical thinking.

  • Sam Harris: Waking Up

    "Waking Up" is a good defense of an introspective life, written for those who may naturally shy away from spiritual language and concerns. It doesn't make specific prescriptions for the kinds of practices that may most benefit an individual. I think Sam Harris is wary enough of religion and understands those skeptical of it that it's important for people to choose their own path in these regards.

  • Some Thoughts on Running My Second Marathon

    I ran the Portland Marathon this weekend. In recent years, I've become much more serious about my health and fitness goals, and marathon training is a significant part of that journey. The benefit of participating in one or two races per year is the seasonality it brings to your training schedule.

  • Keanu Reeves & China Miéville: The Book Of Elsewhere

    I bought "The Book of Elsewhere" on a whim. My family was on vacation in northern Washington State, and I came across it in a tiny bookstore. I might not have given it much attention in a different setting: I'd never heard of China Miéville before, and while I enjoy Keanu Reeves' acting, I never would have sought out any original fiction from him.