User:FirstPrinciples

I was once a regular contributor to Wikipedia. I have since lost almost all interest. If you need to contact me, good luck.

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Hello! My name is Doug and I am a New Zealander. I have qualifications in pharmacology, psychology and philosophy. I have been a Wikipedian since August 2004, however I have not been a regular editor since about 2009. What's with the name?
It doesn't mean anything really. It's just a vague reference to the philosophy of Aristotle and other thinkers. See the article first principles for a rough idea.

Declaration of Potential Bias

I am an atheist (although I have an intellectual interest in religion).
I am a classical liberal or a libertarian (depending on your definitions).
I am a skeptic, a strong proponent of science and even stronger opponent of pseudoscience.

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You have been awarded the near-prestigious Atlas Award, for your work in keeping the sandbox tidy... your efforts are appreciated. -- Pedant 02:23, Nov 12, 2004 (UTC)

It's my privilege to award FirstPrinciples the Random Acts of Kindness barnstar for his kindness, hard work, and chivalry in my hour of technical need. Thank you! -- SlimVirgin 10:23, Jun 25, 2005 (UTC)

FirstPrinciples deserved award for outstanding editing of text, contribution of diagram & picture for the article Byford Dolphin Well done! -- User:mark.t2006

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