About me
I'm a 33-year-old software developer based in the UK. I'm gay, autistic, dyslexic, and have ADHD and an extremely high IQ. I don't engage with the news or social media.
This blog is a personal publication rather than a conversation space. I write to share thoughts and express myself, not to engage in dialogue. What other people think of me is none of my business.
The Santa Claus Lie: Why We Keep Hurting Kids for Nostalgia
An examination of why millions of parents maintain the Santa Claus lie despite documented harms to children, and the nostalgia-driven reasons behind this widespread deception.
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The Hot Chocolate
My unconventional method for making hot chocolate - complete with immersion blender and precise technique - produces undeniable results. But when my guest Oliver receives the perfect cup, the excellence itself becomes a problem.
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The Harry Potter party that was too dangerous to host
Moral Foundations Theory decodes the activists' strategic failure. They won the battle against a small Scottish pub, but their aggressive tactics ultimately alienated the public and harmed their own cause.
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