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I currently lead editorial operations at Cydonia Media, a digital media project exploring interesting ideas in science, engineering, technology, and industry. Most of my time is spent researching, writing, and developing articles for World of Systems, Daedalus, and Dazzling Machines.

I hope Cydonia Media becomes a valuable resource for intellectually curious people who want to understand how the world works and where it's headed. For me, it's also an opportunity to follow my curiosity across different fields and disciplines, develop original ideas on a wide range of subjects, and improve my ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity, depth, and accessibility.

I'm usually reading a mix of fiction and nonfiction. At the moment, I'm actively reading Rationality: From AI to Zombies by Eliezer Yudkowsky and The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi. Books I've started but am no longer actively reading include A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin, Chip War by Chris Miller, The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein, and Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. I hope to return to these books once I have the time and bandwidth. You can find my list of recommended books, as well as books I've completed, on the Library page.

I post updates about what I'm working on, reading, and thinking about on a semi-regular basis on X (formerly Twitter). My handle is @mannygoestomars. I'm always interested in connecting with new people, so feel free to send a DM or an email.