I am an itinerant software engineer who likes to raise children, read, and memorize things.
If you're not sure whether you should email me, you probably should.
Overview
- My most significant post is On Actually Reading the Book. I stand by it.
- Here are my 100 favorite books.
- I did the 12 Rules for Living game.
- I like to rank things.
Software
- I am a front-end maximalist.
- I often find myself talking about naming variables and projects.
Spaced repetition and memory training
I make Zippyflash, a spaced repetition system I've used every day for years.
Here is why I use spaced repetition and recommend others use it.
Philosophy and academia
My academic background is in math (undergrad) and ancient Greek philosophy (beyond).
- I disagree with some influential guidelines for writing philosophy.
- I help academics find non-academic jobs.
- I taught a course at Boston College (fall 2021).
Varia
- I co-hosted a poker podcast for 8 years. Here is a FAQ.
- People ask me about parenting (whether or not they should do so!). Here's what I tell them.