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Hi, I'm Aaron. I write essays and notes on software engineering, pet projects, and the broader ideas that shape how we think, build, and live. If you're interested in engineering craft, learning by doing, and thoughtful perspectives beyond day-to-day code, you're in the right place.
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Viewing Exercise Through a Different Lense
Rethinking training as nervous system literacy rather than a scoreboard - with a simple weekly structure for calm, sustainable fitness.
Recent Posts
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Equality, Limits, and Human Flourishing in Modern Western Society
A philosophical reflection on work, equality, family, and flourishing in modern Western society - arguing for reality, balance, and human limits over ideology.
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Finding Harmony in a Stripey Team - Lessons in Collective Productivity
A reflection on how cross-company teams with diverse mindsets can transform friction into fuel - and why true productivity is about finding the rhythm that fits your team, not forcing one that doesn’t.
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A Different Approach to Physical Exercise
Most people think of exercise in terms of muscle, performance, or physique — but it goes deeper than that. Beneath every rep and stride is a network of nerves that shape how we handle stress, recover, and find calm. This piece explores how training the nervous system itself may be the most powerful form of exercise for long-term resilience.
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Shrinking Binaries - How small can a binary get before it breaks?
In this article, we’ll push executables to their limits, stripping them down to see just how tiny they can be while still running.