He graduated with a degree in Psychology from Hendrix college, where he also studied philosophy and neuroscience, among other things. Though he considers himself a staunch atheist, he is still very much interested in ritual, meditation, and various religious practices which can serve as a means for exploring and changing consciousness. As a writer, he has worked for numerous websites, blogs, and small businesses. He also enjoys hiking, playing guitar, dabbling in electronics with mixed results, and learning everything he can about anything he can.