I grew up in Chicago, went to Lane Tech and then to MIT. I landed my first technology job while I was still in high school, and I have earned my living from technology ever since. I love to make things and learn how they work and are designed.
Both, but more on the hacker side. I have a house and a '30 catamaran sailboat that I mostly maintain myself, so I'm at least moderately competent with the application of a lot of tools and technologies.
Yes, and I'm interested deeply in the processes and development of collaboration. The Chicago Digital Excellence Alliance, conference Oct 29. Metacurrency (revolutions in financial structures: new understanding of currencies as expression)