I studied media-arts at UCLA & worked as a creative director in the field of entertainment. I consider myself not just an expert creator in the fields of written and visual communication, but an analyst. Having spent so much of my life considering (and loving)words, message, and how to communicate them, I have become extremely interested in analyzing language & communication for authenticity, as this has become a societal emergency.

Coming from an writing and arts background––tied into digital manifestation of these things––I believe I have a unique perspective when it comes to looking at the problems we are facing in tech. And I maintain a very ‘human’ connection as, in my heart, I am far more comfortable with finger paint than code. In relation to this––and certain projects, I have also done a lot of research in the fields of psychology and sociology and truly want to fight against the manipulation of my fellow humans… because I understand how easy it is to be used. Many who are taken advantage of, are just looking for meaning in their life.

I am looking for ways to help educate people for whom these subjects feel foreign or uncomfortable––it’s hard for intelligent people to admit they are vulnerable… but we all are. I hope the more people learn, the more they will band together and pressure companies to create humane tech. In the meantime, I want to do want I can to encourage personal responsibility––which is tough, because people are resistant to adding effort to their habits, when the tech is supposed to be making life easier. I have certainly experienced the rather inhumane effects of technology on my brain––for example, the time I had my phone stolen(and didn’t replace it right away) it took me 10 full days to stop reaching for my phone in my purse. I have tried to do things to change my relationship, but these companies continue to change to outsmart your plans.

I can imagine a very bleak future, and that is why I want to spend time speaking up, and trying to figure out if there isn’t anything I can do to help avoid what I am imagining. It is not any way I planned to spend my time. But as someone who likes writing and directing––I don’t see any reason I can’t speak about these subjects through my work.

I don’t think Twitter has been a great place for these kind of discussions––I hope to hear some good ideas, here, and maybe find some hope. I am trying to limit my time on forums, but I would like to make time to get into this a bit & perhaps find some folks or topics that are inspiring or lead to action. I live in California & am mostly found in the Bay Area, or Los Angeles.