I remain a tech optimist at the macro level, loving speculative fiction, while experience has left me cautiously pessimistic about my own projects and the tech I know about. I love making environments where talented people thrive together. I now do this as my main thing, and code a little on the side. I also love cooking, parties, my motorbike, rugby, Warhammer, computer games, languages, and learning in general. I can disagree with people while respecting them, and agree with people I have no respect for. I can admit when I'm wrong, an help when I need it, and give credit where it's due. I have made many mistakes.