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Debugging stack traces and existential questions since '99.

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    Lore

    The stories, places, and experiences that shape my thinking. Click any card to read my thoughts.

    Reading

    Books that shaped me

    6 books
    The Pragmatic Programmer

    The Pragmatic Programmer

    Dave Thomas, Andy Hunt

    The Pragmatic Programmer

    Dave Thomas, Andy Hunt

    The Pragmatic Programmer lays out a timeless framework for writing clean, maintainable software, grounding each practice in clear, real‑world examples that bring its insights to life. An indispensable guide for any developer.

    Jun 2021Click to flip back
    Poor Charlie's Almanack

    Poor Charlie's Almanack

    Charles T. Munger, Peter E. Kaufman (Editor)

    Poor Charlie's Almanack

    Charles T. Munger, Peter E. Kaufman (Editor)

    Wonderful insights from Charlie Munger, a legendary investor built on admirable virtues. A lot of common sense not common enough.

    May 2025Click to flip back
    Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide

    Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide

    Aditya Y. Bhargava

    Grokking Algorithms An Illustrated Guide

    Aditya Y. Bhargava

    This book makes learning algorithms genuinely fun. The explanations are clear, and the illustrations fantastic. As a visual learner, I really appreciated how the diagrams helped everything click into place.

    Jul 2024Click to flip back
    The Psychology of Money

    The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel

    The Psychology of Money

    Morgan Housel

    Dealing with money looks different for everyone—our life experiences shape how we perceive and handle it. The author explores the subtle, often overlooked ways we interact with money and offers practical tips along the way.

    Jun 2024Click to flip back
    The Century Trilogy

    The Century Trilogy

    Ken Follett

    The Century Trilogy

    Ken Follett

    An incredible saga that captures the evolution of the 20th century through the eyes of a diverse and unforgettable cast of characters. This series taught me so much about history, the impact of geopolitics, and how the events of the past shaped the world we live in today.

    Jun 2024Click to flip back
    Designing Data-Intensive Applications

    Designing Data-Intensive Applications

    Martin Kleppmann

    Designing Data-Intensive Applications

    Martin Kleppmann

    Currently reading. Will update soon! :)

    Jan 1970Click to flip back
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    Watching

    Stories that moved me

    4 titles
    Rick and Morty

    Rick and Morty

    Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland

    Rick and Morty

    Dan Harmon, Justin Roiland

    A perfect blend of madness, hilarity, and razor-sharp wit. Rick and Morty keeps things fresh with wildly original ideas while cleverly riffing on classic sci-fi tropes. The character dynamics are chaotic and endlessly entertaining.

    Dec 2023Click to flip back
    Invincible

    Invincible

    Robert Kirkman

    Invincible

    Robert Kirkman

    This show follows our main protagonist as he’s put through trauma after trauma—seriously, the guy can't catch a break. A twist on the usual superhero tale of sunshine and roses, *Title Card* dives into dark, twisted places that few others dare to explore.

    Mar 2021Click to flip back
    Black Mirror

    Black Mirror

    Charlie Brooker

    Black Mirror

    Charlie Brooker

    Black Mirror delves into speculative tech-driven worlds dialed up to their darkest extremes, presenting thought‑provoking and unsettling scenarios that feel all too plausible. It serves as a stark cautionary tale, illustrating how unchecked corporate greed and unregulated capitalism can warp innovation into suffering.

    Apr 2025Click to flip back
    Adolescence

    Adolescence

    Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne

    Adolescence

    Stephen Graham, Jack Thorne

    A timely reminder of the harm possible in growing up during the age of social media—where kids feel pressured to showcase a perfect life, or risk being bullied at a scale and speed never before imaginable.

    Mar 2025Click to flip back
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    Playing

    Games that awed me

    5 games
    Split Fiction

    Split Fiction

    Hazelight Studios

    Split Fiction

    Hazelight Studios

    Immensely enjoyed playing this creative gem. Some sequences in the game are nothing short of peak art. It’s a great reminder that couch gaming still stands as one of the best ways to play. With constantly evolving mechanics and insane direction, it never stops feeling fresh.

    Mar 2025Click to flip back
    Black Myth: Wukong

    Black Myth: Wukong

    Game Science

    Black Myth: Wukong

    Game Science

    One of my all-time favorites. It features the most fluid combat I’ve seen in any game. While some boss battles are brutally difficult, each one brings something fresh and unique. Every fight has its own identity, and that kept me completely hooked.

    Sep 2024Click to flip back
    God of War

    God of War

    Santa Monica Studio

    God of War

    Santa Monica Studio

    We witness a more mature and introspective Kratos, a far cry from the rage-fueled warrior of his youth. Haunted by his violent past, he struggles to connect with his son, Atreus, as the burden of fatherhood weighs heavily on him. What follows is an emotional, action-packed journey driven by a promise—to honor his late wife’s final wish—that challenges both Kratos’ strength and his soul.

    Jun 2021Click to flip back
    Red Dead Redemption 2

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    Rockstar

    Red Dead Redemption 2

    Rockstar

    Rockstar’s best game. Period. I can’t imagine anyone not wanting to saddle up as a gun-slinging badass cowboy in a world that feels truly alive. This is it.

    Jun 2020Click to flip back
    Cyberpunk

    Cyberpunk

    CD Projekt RED

    Cyberpunk

    CD Projekt RED

    If you're a fan of sci-fi, Keanu, consciousness and neon lights. Look no further. A gripping story in a wonderfully crafted world.

    Dec 2020Click to flip back
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    Adventures

    Places I've called home or explored. Not enough yet.

    2 countries

    My Travel Map

    2 countries visited. Many more to go.

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