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# Hi, my name is Nat

I'm a computer and environmental scientist.

I [build software](https://git.nats.solutions/nat) and computer systems. Interested in working with me? I'd be happy to provide a resume on request. I also do web development and system administration pro bono for certain causes. If you need help with your next computer thing, send me an email at natscott [at] nats [dot] solutions!

## Principles

- Building complex systems means having the humility to learn from nature
- Choosing the path of least resistance is always a weakness to be negotiated with
- Computers should be designed by and made for all people
- Good complexity is the emergent property of simple systems

## Virtual lab notebook

I practice [open-notebook science](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-notebook_science). As I tackle problems and learn new things, I strive to write down my experiences, roughly following the scientific method, and share them here. You can [subscribe to my Atom feed](/atom.xml) to follow updates.

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