AuthenticNerd
Exploring the Intersection of Systems Thinking, Mental Health, and Software Engineering.
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Latest Posts
Ego vs. Authenticity2026-07-11
Why I spent a month building a Linux driver with AI, and chose not to upstream it.
Moving past the limits of Lego motors with an industrial 12V upgrade.
DIY Technic Electronics Board2026-05-10
Create the ultimate project board for DIY Technic / Electronics Projects
Solving the torque problem: A deep dive into engineering an all-gear timing system for the NifeliZ L6.
Photos while assembling the NifeliZ L6 Model Engine
NifeliZ L6 Model Engine2026-04-06
Assembling the NifeliZ L6: A hands-on dive into mechanical systems and engine architecture.
Back to the Future Lego Set2026-03-29
Having some fun building the iconic DeLorean Time Machine Lego Set from Back to the Future
Decoding the Myers-Briggs 'User Interface' to reveal Carl Jung’s original source code and the logic of the 'Business Flag.'
Therapy Homework2026-03-02
Walking through how I tackle therapy homework
Updating Blog Fonts2026-02-20
Discussing blog changes since the 'Hello, Astro!' post
The Subjective Hardship and Internal Tolerance (SHIT) Framework is a decidedly unserious tool for the very serious business of personal well-being
Hello, Astro!2026-02-16
Kicking the tires on Astro for this blog
The Catch-22 of "Why"2026-02-15
Turning brainstorming AI prompt into a blogpost
Programming Wisdom2026-02-15
Programming wisdom I shared on Quora in 2014
Nervous System Observability2026-02-08
Applying observability principles to my own nervous system
Why do I really do what I do?2026-02-01
Examining my real why
Choose Paper Over Pixels2025-07-02
Choosing the right amount of technology for your life
Ten Years of Service2025-06-08
Ten years with Nasdaq Verafin
Reality2025-05-30
Our own views cloud reality and we do not even notice
Virtual Happiness2025-05-30
You can choose to be happy, no matter what