Curiosity & Interest

Curiosity and Interest are my 'archvalues' - the fundamental forces that drive my engagement with the world.

Interest fuels deep engagement with both technical challenges and human experiences, compelling me to understand the intricacies of enterprise storage solutions just as thoroughly as the nuances of mountain navigation. Curiosity pushes me beyond conventional boundaries, whether exploring new technologies or venturing into unfamiliar territories.

Together, these archvalues power my growth and development across all domains. When Interest draws me into a subject, Curiosity ensures I explore it fully, creating a natural cycle of learning and discovery. This combination shapes how I approach everything from technical architecture to outdoor leadership, fostering genuine connections and continuous learning.

These aren't just personality traits - they're the engine that drives my other values and gives them their distinctive expression. Through Interest, I engage deeply rather than superficially. Through Curiosity, I remain open to new perspectives and possibilities. Together, they create an approach to life that combines analytical thinking with genuine human connection.

Interest and curiosity are more than personality traits - they are the fundamental forces that drive my approach to life and work. I call these my 'archvalues' because they form the foundation upon which all my other values are built. We can see how these Archvalues work in action, and how they support and nurture my core values.
By nllewellyn, 24 September, 2025
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By nllewellyn, 19 March, 2025
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By nllewellyn, 15 February, 2025
When the FBI released its final case files on Kevin Mitnick, it reignited memories of my early fascination with security, phreaking, and the evolution of telecommunications. Growing up in a household where CB radios, punch-down tools, and telecom equipment were common, I developed a curiosity for how systems worked and where their vulnerabilities lay. But always with a strong ethical foundation. Reading Mitnick’s FBI files today, I see how the social engineering tactics of the past have evolved into modern security threats like phishing and credential harvesting. Now, working in enterprise IT and media storage security, I apply the same systematic thinking that once fueled my interest in telecom exploits—except now, I build resilient systems instead of testing their limits.
By nllewellyn, 6 February, 2025
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