Why nat.io Exists: Useful Thinking Under Real Constraints
A short operating manual for this site: what gets published, what gets cut, and why useful writing should survive contact with real-world constraints.
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A User Manual for nat.io: Who It Serves, How To Read It, and What To Ignore
A practical guide to navigating nat.io by intent, not chronology: who this site is for, what to skip, and how to get immediate value from the content.
The Uncredentialed Expert: Thriving in a World That Demands Diplomas
A 30-year journey of self-directed learning in a credential-obsessed world, exploring how curiosity-driven education creates different but equally valuable expertise.
Music Theory: Language of Expression or Creative Constraint?
Exploring the dual nature of music theory as both an essential language for musical understanding and a potential constraint on unbounded creativity. Drawing from decades of musical experience, I examine how theory can both empower and potentially limit artistic expression.
The Inner Conflict - Sample-Based Music and My Creative Dilemma
My conflicted relationship with sample-based music production, and how I'm learning to overcome perfectionism and embrace all creative tools at my disposal.
From Creativity to Innovation - A Life in Technology and Design
My journey from a teenage webmaster and bike mechanic to a creative technologist leading global innovations. This is the story of how creativity, technology, and human-centered design have shaped my career and perspective.
Health and Wellness - My Hot Mess of a Journey
A candid look at my imperfect health journey, from workaholic habits and ADHD challenges to diabetes management and finding sustainable wellness practices.