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I write dispatches from where nature meets civilization (such as it is) that aim to help you and your teams find first principles as a foundation for a process or project in the fast-changing real world.

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I've explored cities and climate for leading publications, nonprofits, and schools. Here I'll write from where nature meets human endeavor, raising ideas to help you work knots in the real world. (I do this for hire, too.)