I've been thinking a lot lately about rational decision making. I went to Skepticon earlier this year, and saw Julia Galef's talk (one of several great ones -- check them out). Since then I've been reading up on things like the concept of akrasia. It's exciting to me to think that there may be a way of rationally approaching motivation ( Read more... )

My last previous post was in 2008. What has happened to me since then? Well, I got a Master's degree. Not an MFA like I originally planned, but an MS in Ecohydrology and Watershed Management. I work for the USGS as a hydrologist. It's a good job and I'm happy with it ( Read more... )

Actually, I have a lot I should write about, since things are busy, but that's when I find it hardest to keep this thing updated. But here's a rundown ( Read more... )