Hi, I’m Brendan.
I’m a writer, media-maker, and lifelong student. I’m curious about all sorts of things and I love exploring new ways to learn and create.
Current fascinations include: antilibraries, narrative structure, writing hip-hop lyrics, creative habits, the Long Now, and the future of libraries.
Below you’ll find links galore. Take a look around and let me know if anything sparks your interest!
Me
about
How I describe myself
now
What I’m working on now
canon
My biggest influences
library
My favorite books
Projects
antilibraries
Discovering incredible books
self starter’s guide
Helping people learn and create
blog
Writings large and small
cracking the code
The day job :)
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I came across a Twitter thread recently about the brutal economics of independent bookstores, and it prompted me to consider some possibilities for making the bookstore business more sustainable. I…
One of my secret hobbies is following all manner of cool GitHub repositories. My chops as a developer are limited, but it's always fun to learn about new technologies and…
Some initial ideas for “learning patterns” — building blocks that might be components of great learning experiences. After, of course, A Pattern Language. As in APL, these patterns could operate…
Do I have a book buying habit? I like to think not; I like to think that I have discerning taste, that I buy books carefully, I like to think…