About Matt McDowell
The Idea Man
Matt McDowell is a thinker, creator, and observer of the world around him. From coining new words to exploring distant lands, Matt approaches life with curiosity and a desire to make meaningful contributions, no matter how small they might seem.
Amateur Linguist
Matt's linguistic journey began with a simple observation: English has "lukewarm" to describe moderately warm temperatures, but no equivalent for moderately cool. This gap in our thermal vocabulary inspired him to propose "mattcool" - a word that fills this void elegantly.
The word follows the same pattern as "lukewarm" - named after its creator (presumably someone named Luke, whose surname has been lost to history). Matt hopes "mattcool" will one day be as ubiquitous in English as its warm counterpart.
Pilot
Taking to the skies gives Matt a unique perspective on the world below. As a pilot, he experiences firsthand the connection between distant places and the freedom that comes with flight. Whether navigating by instruments or enjoying a clear day of visual flight, aviation represents both a practical skill and a passion.
International Traveler
Matt's travels take him across continents, experiencing diverse cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. Each journey provides an opportunity to share the concept of "mattcool" with new audiences while collecting stories and photographs along the way.
The Temperature Scale
Now with mattcool, we have a complete spectrum of temperature descriptions: