Why liquidgnome?
Because the two words together make just as much sense as anything in the world. Take it or leave it.
I am a philosopher. Not just the armchair variety, but an actual student of Philosophy. I will admit that it is somewhat odd to classify myself in this way, much in the same way I am confused about whatever motivation causes some members of the population to call themselves "comedians".
My name is John.
I play drums in a band.
I live in Milwaukee, with my lovely wife.
I am a father.
I love music.
It is the wisest man who can admit that he knows nothing.
I like to think I know everything, so go figure.
"The day the world ends, no one will be there, just as no one was there when it began. This is a scandal. Such a scandal for the human race that it is indeed capable collectively, out of spite, of hastening the end of the world by all means just so it can enjoy the show."
-Jean Beaudrillard