Revision as of 23:14, 16 July 2008

I'm an an eclectic and energetic individual seeking a career which will value my creative talents. Although my forte is writing and editing, I'm a renaissance man with a well rounded set of talents and skills. I graduated from SUNY Purchase in 2004 with a degree in Psychology. Since then, I have worked in medicine, gaming, and educational publishing. My interests include memetics, community-building, and pranks. I find myself most at home when connected to a feedback loop with other creative people. I enjoy the creative process, and love to see my work as a finished product.

Sometimes I feel like a victim of my creative impulses. I'll get hooked on an idea, and spend many consecutive sleepless nights pouring energy into its completion. The items I've included in this portfolio represent a sampling of some of my projects. I get a tangible rush from being immersed in fresh ideas.

Some of the material included in this portfolio may need a bit of background information. The majority of my recent creative work has been related to my involvement in the Discordian Society, an eclectic, decentralized band of reality hackers, tricksters, artists, philosophers, and free thinkers. If the hacker ethos can be described as "information wants to be free," a Discordian ethos might be "information wants to have a free-wheeling good time." They might be described as a "neophillic irreligion", a belief structure reliant on humor and satire. The Discordian subculture has been around since the last 1950s, preferring to remain below the mainstream radar. As a whole, the group is highly disorganized and easily distracted. In the past two years, I have sought to give [certain factions within] the Discordian Society a bit more coherency and direction.

Another of my primary interests is games, especially alternative and emergent forms of gaming. I'm fascinated by new technology and how it will change the ways that people play with each other. Specifically, I like large games which involve multiple players and require group problem solving, such as Live Action Role Playing Games (LARPs) and Alternate Reality Games (ARGs). I'm particularly interested in the ways that communities form around a game and emerge from the gameplay itself. I believe that one of the keys to a game's longevity is in its player community. In some sense, building a vital game and building a vital community are very similar activities. I've had a lot of experience in trying to assemble networks around games, and I enjoy watching a vital and vibrant community emerge from what was merely a group of people.

I am currently seeking employment in a field which will foster and hone my creative talents while providing room to explore new ideas. If you or someone you know is interested in working with me, please don't hesitate to contact me.