Interests

Rather than trying to describe myself, here are some of my interests:

Academic: mathematics, number theory, algebra, combinatorics, math education, mathematical recreations, math fiction, math history, mathematicians, women in math, Douglas Hofstadter, Lewis Carroll, Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, analytic philosophy, epistemology, compatibilism, symbolic logic, philosophy of science, history of science, natural philosophy, scientific revolutions, evolution, popular science, linguistics, languages, creoles, endangered languages, Caribbean history, literature, geography, history, computer science, education, learning, intellectual masturbation
Computers: systems administration, site reliability engineering, networks, security, intrusion detection, Google, Linux, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu, OpenBSD, BeOS, Macs, Perl, Python, Scheme, SQL, technical writing, LaTeX, wikipedia, privacy, pseudonymity/autonymity/anonymity, free software, open source, technical empowerment, configurability, geekfeminism, diversity in computing, general geekery, challenges, not being evil
Miscellaneous: reading, writing, wikipedia, juggling, puzzles, HCSSiM, yellow pigs, 17, Simon's Rock College, St. Thomas, beaches, oceans, swimming, snorkeling, warm weather, traveling, chocolate, good food, gardening, dancing, The Hitchhiker's Guide, Doctor Who, Neil Gaiman, Tori Amos, Harry Potter, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Dollhouse