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About Me:: I'm a 26-year-old lawyer and sci fi-loving gamer geek. I graduated from MIT, majoring in linguistics and philosophy. I spend a lot of time thinking about mind, consciousness, the structure of society, and how people work. Strong interpersonal bonds are very important to me. I'm good at creative writing, deep thinking, careful analysis, editing, math, science, foreign languages, thinking non-dually and "outside the box", keeping track of minutiae, and reading other people. I enjoy martial arts, and am studying bujinkan.

What kind of hobbies do you have?: Reading, writing, blogging, listening to music, bujinkan.

In a world where you were pursuing your deepest, most heartfelt callings, what would you be doing?: Using my skills, talents, sensitivities and awarenesses to bring people together to prevent and solve problems, promote justice, foster education, empower the oppressed and give voice to the voiceless. I would also be fighting the "fear of the other" with every tool at my disposal.

What is the most important thing you have learned in your life?: There is always so much more to learn!

Describe a belief that you previously held and then subsequently changed. What caused you to change your mind?: To be added.

Who do you admire most in the world (past and/or present) and why?: To be added.

At this turbulent moment in history, what do you think is the most important thing a person can do to help humankind (and the rest of the planet) survive the many dangers that confront us?: Educate. Educate yourself and others, be open to growth even when it hurts, and encourage others to do the same.

What are your answers to the big questions: Who are we? Where are we from? Why are we here? Where are we headed?: Why do we need to find "answers" at all?