writing
I love to write, and hope to do so more often. Here's a small collection of things I've written.
Cradle (poem)
June 2026
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
May 2026
... There are engineering decisions, trade-offs, and cultural conventions nestled at every layer. As a teacher I see myself as a guide to this landscape, giving students the communication skills, technical knowledge foundation, and intuition that allows them to find their place.
The Seduction of Chatbots (essay)
October 2025
... This interaction cycle is so addictive precisely because they're not actually conscious, have no desires or needs that we must listen to and respect, as when we interact with any conscious creature. LLMs distill interaction into an opium of narcissism.