I was born in Belfast and have lived in Nottingham since I was 6 months old. I have a background in IT and music technology and worked for Millennium Music making computers for recording studios before I went to uni. I completed my Psychology degree at the University of Lincoln UK in 2007, attaining first class honours

I used to work for Jigsaw as a project manager, planning and looking after Apple Mac and AV installs for companies and educational establishments. I now work for web design company as a project manager, dealing with large corporate web and print jobs. it’s a great place to work and I am really getting to use my project management training and Psychology knowledge.

I have been meditating for a few years and have a primarily Buddhist view of things, without the Indian cultural trappings – secular Buddhism if you like. I don’t see the point of reciting Sanskrit phrases and surrounding myself with Indian clutter but the principles of what the Buddha was talking about resonate with me. The writings on impermanence, craving, responsibility and increasing awareness are all good stuff in my eyes.

The philosophy of Korzybski has really affected me, as has post-modernism in general. I encountered Post-Modern thought at uni, and realised that I have been thinking like that for a long time but didn’t know what it was called. While it has been a relief to discover others are thinking along similar lines, it is also frustrating that most of the world is stuck in modernism, including educational and work institutions. I’m not sure if that will ever change, and it seems to lead to a split in society.

I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness (thanks mum…) but binned that at 14, as religion makes no sense to me. I love 70s/80s cars, loud basslines and tinkering with things. I consistently score as an INTJ personality type, which means quietness, systemic thinking and perfectionism. I like to live alone, which is great as I need peace and my own space.  Constant TV is my idea of hell. I don’t really drink and don’t get much satisfaction from socialising – I would rather be reading, learning or working on my business.

I paint, sculpt, write and read everything I can get my hands on. I’m a vegetarian, I’m intolerant to dairy and have a long running feud with onions. I used to have a hairy wart on the roof of my mouth. I have a younger brother here and here, who is writing a book on emotion, works for Pixel Lab as a consultant to the gaming industry and makes a really convincing pirate.

I have a twelve old daughter, who is also highly rational. She is annoyed because school is stupid, children around her are childish and adults (teachers, her mum etc.) keep lying to her. Bless. I never felt like I would make a good dad, but it seems to be going OK. I am open about things with her and encourage her to think for herself and take responsibility for her choices. She seems to be growing into a capable, wise young lady.