About Jonathan R. Matos

Hello World,

I sign each post as CookieMonster. Why? Because I’ve always had nightmares of him eating me, so I figured I should face my fears.

Growing up with auditory dyslexia, I never enjoyed putting myself out there through writing. This blog is my attempt to “face the Cookie Monster.”

I grew up in New Jersey, where I graduated with a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. I’ve worked for large corporations and many startups, mostly in the energy sector. In 2016 I found bitcoin which was a humbling experience. Outside of energy and bitcoin, I enjoy surfing, snowboarding, music, baseball, and spending time with loved ones. I’ve traveled to over 40 countries and now call both Los Angeles home.

My father worked in a power utility for over 35 years. Walking down the street with him was never a dull moment—he’d point out all the power lines and circuits overhead, explaining how “magical” invisible electricity functions and serves as the foundation of modern society. This greatly influenced how I see the world. I fell in love with the concept that something invisible could run everything around us. He also took me to ancient sites like Machu Picchu, which made me wonder how lost ancient knowledge and technology might have advanced our society if preserved.

In this blog, you’ll notice I approach most topics from a “first principles” perspective. For me, this comes down to energy and physics, as outlined in my first post. You’ll also notice I explore some out-of-the-box ideas. I do this because I believe that if we’re meant to build a better world, we need to leave our egos at the door and learn from the past while maintaining a first-principles approach.

Discovering Bitcoin in 2016 helped me break down my ego and explore economic and societal perspectives I hadn’t previously considered. There’s always more to learn from one another. My goal here is to offer readers a different perspective on the world around us—while also facing my own fear of the Cookie Monster.

Love,
CookieMonster

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