Paul Jones, a poet and computer scientist, explores the intricate relationship between technology and identity in his poetry. His work contemplates the idea of self amidst the potential for transformation, suggesting that as we incorporate technological enhancements, we may lose parts of our original selves. Jones's unique approach to poetry has gained recognition, culminating in his induction into the NC State Computer Science Hall of Fame in 2021. His poems have ventured beyond Earth, with a manuscript crashing into the moon in 2019 and another successfully landing in February 2024. His recent works have been published in respected literary journals, including Rattle and Southern Poetry Review, and he has contributed to anthologies like Best American Erotic Poems. His first collection, Something Wonderful, was released by Redhawk Publications in 2021, followed by a second collection, Something Necessary, in September 2024. Through his poetry, Jones invites readers to reflect on the essence of identity in an increasingly technological world.