My name is Connor McGwire and I am a software engineer, novelist, and game designer. Ars Corvi—that is “The Craft of the Crow”—is a result of me having too many thoughts in my head and needing somewhere to get them out, develop them, and share them with the world to see what is of value and what is not.
Most of the content here will likely center around my main interests of Technology, Philosophy, Theology, and how they come together in Art. I like to explore the layers of meaning in the things we do, place them in the context of where we’ve come from as a people, and try to bridge the symbolic and the tangible through the lens of my Christian faith.
If that sounds like gobledy-gook to you, I don’t blame you! You won’t need to think too hard here, just listen or read when the topic sounds interesting and over time we’ll see where it goes.
I envision this as something of an adventure of ideas: sometimes through essays, sometimes through stories and pictures. I will try to record all of the reading on audio as well to access from the podcast service of your choice. And—if I find the time and reliable help—I have some video projects in the waiting.
Planned Articles
Why JRPGs End with Deicide
A look at the meaning behind some popular JRPG final bosses and how they fit into their overall narratives.
Console Releases Aren’t Exciting Anymore
Analysis on the PS5 Pro and whether or not we have anything to look forward to in the future of gaming console hardware.
The Eternal Flame of the Mecha Fantasy
An attempt at explaining the phenomenon of mecha and why the genre is both niche and yet undying.
On Discerning the Letter and Meaning of Scripture
Some thoughts on how we can better read the fundamental Truths of Holy Scripture and avoid “legal” interpretation.
… and many more
So for those stopping by for the first time: thank you for the curiosity! I hope you find something meaningful and come back again.
(There’s probably a good G.K. Chesterton quote for this all, but I’ve only recently come to realize how criminally behind I am on reading his works.)
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