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+# What is this?
+
+If you've stumbled across this, you're probably asking yourself: "What the hell is this?".
+Or you might have any one of a number of questions about it. I highly doubt anyone but me
+will ever read any of this blog but, in case they do, I feel it should probably begin with
+an overview of what the hell this is so it doesn't get mistaken for the ramblings of a
+madman in the vein of eccentric classics like the "timecube" guy (anyone else remember
+that craziness?). Here, I will attempt to anticipate and answer questions that might be in
+any reader's heads.
+
+## No, seriously: What is this???
+
+The answer is simple... I think. Or maybe not? This is a place where I *plan* to dump
+some of the ramblings that bounce around in the chaotic depths of my mind. How consistently
+will I do that? What thoughts will those be? Will you care enough to continue reading?
+Honestly, i have no idea of the answers to that but I suppose we'll find out over time.
+
+## Who are you?
+
+That is a less simple question. Or more simple depending on your perspective. Obviously,
+explaining "who a person is" takes more than a paragraph and is subject to change over time.
+Putting aside any waffling philosophical bullshit though: I'm a scientist. I've done a lot of
+different kinds of science through my career, but right now my focus is firmly on data science.
+I'm a serial tinkerer: I like to make things, fix things, figure out what makes them tick.
+I'm also a severely lapsed musician, with a love of stringed instruments and nowhere near enough
+time to indulge in that love for many years. Basically: I am a creature of curiosity that likes
+to make stuff and make a lot of noise.
+
+## Ok, so why a blog?
+
+The reasons for that one are DEFINITELY simple:
+- I don't really like traditional social media. Not out of paranoia, mostly just cos is seems
+    like most people who have social media also don't like it much! Most people seem to have
+    a kind of stockholm syndrome relationship with social media and that sounds like a pain.
+- Some of the most useful and interesting stuff I've ever found on the internet is in blogs.
+    I doubt I have anything that interesting to contribute, but there's no harm in sharing
+    right? Worst case scenario it gives me a void to scream into!
+- I am an absolute scatterbrain. Having some kind of log of where my brain is over time could
+    be interesting.
+
+## How often will you post?
+
+Not a clue. Maybe never? We'll see.
+
+# Summary
+
+This blog will likely end up being just a temporary dumping ground for my ADHD addled ramblings
+and musings. It might have interesting stuff. It might be filled with bollocks. Give it 6 months
+and lets see (if I'm still using it by then!).