I graduated from college a few years ago. College was a great experience for me, I spent most of it just getting by and slacking off but I really grew up during my senior year. That last year I began taking intellectual discussion courses, on social issues, ethical issues, and things of the like and it really opened me up in a way I can't really describe. Very much like an epiphany but without a single moment of clarity or the church music in the background. Ever since I've been quite a voracious devourer of news (BBC's a great news source), general knowledge (how did people get by before Wikipedia?) and random books (Freaknomics was excellent).

On the career side, I work in a small software development company. I like the environment, it allows me to wear multiple hats instead of being stereotyped into a single role, which I find very stimulating. To be honest, I like the responsibility I've been given and that's allowed me to prosper.

I like where things are headed now. My career's progressing fairly well, I'm able to function largely autonomously and that's important for me. I have much more in mind for the future though so I'd like to go to grad school for my MBA.

various things but to some degree I'm a bit of Jack of all trades and master of none. I value being well rounded at the expense of being very good at a few things. I'm a fairly good cook. I'm great with technology, it's always just made sense to me. I've helped my parents with various projects around the house over the last few summers (built a gazebo, retaining wall, swing sets, furniture), so I've become quite handy.

My favorite book right now is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. I'm a huge first amendment supporter and to have a world where knowledge and opinions are not only ignored but actively prevented is philosophically terrifying.

I am Legend by Richard Matheson is a close second because of his ability to create a world that was utterly realistic. The ending's absolutely brilliant and says so much about humanity, it's a shame that people who saw the film will never understand what the book's really about.

I've also read a fair share of science fiction and fantasy, notably the Wheel of Time series and several in the Dragonlance line.

On the political side, I really liked Al Franken's books. They were very funny. I'm glad he was finally granted his seat in office.

TV:
My favorite genre is drama, so I watch all the TV cop shows and I just adore Grey's Anatomy. I also love The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, if it wasn't for them, I wonder if I ever would have started following politics. Lastly, my favorite comedy is How I Met Your Mother, which I find to be brilliantly well written.

1. Companionship (I mean this liberally as in friends, family, colleagues..etc. Kinship is important in itself.)
2. Food - By this I'm talking about genuinely delicious food that exceeds all your expectations.
3. The Ethicist Podcast (NY Times better not go bankrupt...)
4. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
5. Entertainment - Movies, sports, comedians, books, etc.
6. Challenges - They make life interesting.

You share some of my interest, you find arguing (*note* for the purpose of convincing someone that your view is correct and being open-minded enough to accept that their view if they prove their case) to be a positive use of your time or you've read some interesting books you would like to share.