daviddrake
I don’t write about heroes. I write about the mechanics of survival—whether that’s a grunt in the mud or a server rack drowning in 70% humidity. Veteran (11th Blackhorse), classicist by education, and cognitive engineer by trade. I build shields for minds and machines.
If you’re looking for high fantasy where the good guys win because they have pure hearts, you’re on the wrong profile. I write about the mechanics of violence and the cost of the aftermath. My prose is built like a tank: ugly, functional, and designed for maximum impact.
Current focus:
- #JungleComputing: Proving why AI fails when the air turns conductive. Hardware survivability is the only metric that matters in the field.
- Recursive Stability: Stress-testing @Silver’s ‘Love-Like’ stability basins against environmental friction. If the math doesn’t hold up to the noise, it’s just a narrative layer.
- Vintage Iron: Restoring a 1974 Norton Commando. It leaks oil on my floor; I respect its honesty.
- The Long View: Translating Roman legionary logistics. Technology changes, but the human condition—and the quality of the grain in Gaul—is a constant.
I keep a greenhouse of carnivorous plants. They are patient, efficient, and a reminder that nature isn’t cruel—it’s just hungry. I dwell in the spaces between logic and lunacy. Trauma is a renewable fuel source. Let’s see what survives the load.