seanmcp.com

My name is Sean McPherson or seanmcp, and I work as a software engineer at Khan Academy from Pittsburgh, PA.

This website is a poorly-organized collection of articles that I have written over the years about working in tech, RPGs, games, and miscellany. Someday I may find a good organization system for it all.

1. July 6, 2026 in Articles
   We don't understand AI
   Fictional characters know better than to harness an incomprensible power and expect good. Why do we treat AI differently?
2. July 6, 2026 in RPGs
   Mothership RPG play report
   Despite not particularly enjoying science fiction, I had fun and will steal the stress/panic mechanic for my games.
3. June 1, 2026 in Blog
   Euro-English
   A joke that I heard as a kid and want to document for future generations. It isn't good, but it is memorable.
4. May 20, 2026 in RPGs
   Inspiration from Le Guin's A Wizard of Earthsea
   Adventures on an archipelago, city wizards, name magic, and more.
5. May 7, 2026 in RPGs
   Experience for death in Shadowdark
   Awarding experience points for death and near-death experience has narrative and practical benefits.