About Me

My name is Andrew D. Anderson, and you are on my personal website. As of 2012, my self-description consists of the following words: philosopher, writer, web designer, programmer, photographer, cook, wanna-be mathematician, and gambler.

I was born in 1987, or so they tell me – truth is, I can not personally recall anything at all happening that entire year. Apparently, I’m also an American born Californian, through no fault of my own.

I grew up outside of New Orleans, in Slidell, LA, where I came to realize that relative humidity above 75% is utterly unacceptable. I have fond memories of leaving that place in 2006. (Although I did have to leave behind a few good friends.)

Sometime between 1987 and 2012, I acquired passions for: learning, writing, technology, photography, and cooking.

During that same time frame, I also acquired distastes for: mind-altering substances, corporations, big governments, and institutionalized education. I passionately disdain alcohol, narcotics, and large organizations that try to control people.

My time spent within educational institutions came to a grinding halt in 2010, when I was unceremoniously awarded my B.A. in Philosophy from The University of Chicago. (I’m not a fan of ceremonies, really.)

I own a Toyota Prius, I take pictures using a Canon 7D, I type using the Colemak keyboard layout, and several Myers-Briggs personality tests claim that I can be summed up in the following four letters: ISTP. Though the second and fourth letter seem to be a bit variable.

I’m a passionate loner, though not shy. I’m generally far removed from the mainstream media. I appreciate wit, self-control, and silence.

I tend to make small adjustments to myself every now and again – I’ll update this when I deem it necessary.