SPIRE is many things:

* Spirituality, Speculation, Seeking, Science, Society.
* Perfection, Philosophy, Patterns, Passion, Possibility.
* Individuality, Imagination, Innovation, Idealism, Independence.
* Recursive, Rarefied, Reasoning, Revolutionary, Ridiculous.
* Expression, Evolution, Empathy, Endless, Extraordinary.

Here on SPIRE, we hope to discuss aspects of our world which fit these or similar descriptors, seeking for greater Meaning in our existence, found mostly through the contemplation of enjoyable fiction and the contemplation on how to expand upon it. We have a lot of big ideas and take great joy in fiddling with them to see what new directions they may suggest for our self-exploration.

My name is Will Pell, of Minneapolis, MN, USA. SPIRE is in large part a chronicle of my own search for enlightenment, kept in the hopes that it will help motivate others to pursue their own awakenings. If you'll pardon the pun, my greatest desire is to "inspire" others, even if they do not follow my beliefs. I'm not seeking converts, but contributors; I intend not to offer answers, but to ask intelligent questions and encourage others to do the same.