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| Personal background |
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The 1962 Seattle World's Fair, held in my hometown when I was 6, was a major influence in my life. It turned me on to a lifetime of interest in science. Now I enjoy learning about all types of sciences, but space still holds the most interest for me.
I studied architecture at the University of Washington, and then went to work in the shipbuilding and repair industry. So far, I have not managed to get involved in building or repair of any ships that travel away from the surface of the earth.
In September and October 2001, my wife and I traveled across Europe and on to Egypt. Thus the picture attached to this profile. This was our first trip to these places so heavily steeped in the history of human civilization. After seeing first hand where our species has been, it only seems natural to turn toward where we are going. |
| Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home |
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In the shipbuilding and repair industry I spent quite a few hours swinging a hammer driving wedges to align steel for welding. These days I start up a computer when I arrive at work, rather than picking up a tool bag. Much as the hammer functioned as an extension of my arm, the computer now functions as an extension of my brain. It increases my powers of perception and memory. It sharpens the accuracy of my calculations and the consistency of my communication with others of my species.
Our connection of computer to computer across the globe effectively ties us together into the growing neural system of the living earth. And now one more computer, my computer, has been specifically assigned the task of paticipating in the SETI project. My senses truly are reaching out into space, searching for the direction we should head.
Here is my vote to proceed boldly. |
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