Alchemist.
About
I'm a researcher, cognitive explorer, and experience architect. I was born in the US and grew up in Medellín, Colombia. I graduated from MIT, where I studied Computation and Cognition as well as Theater Arts.
My mission is to investigate both the material and subjective foundations of our world, and to apply that knowledge in the service of compassionate intelligence, more joyful human-computer interactions, and more effective psychiatry. I'm open for work, artistic projects, and fun adventures.
I spend much of my time looking for links between realms of abstraction — from fundamental mathematical and physical realities, to the cognitive machinery we use to consider them, to the philosophical principles that guide our thinking. I aspire to tell beautiful and compelling stories about these realms.
I speak English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. I get along very well with old people and babies. I'm obsessed with mangos, spicy food, and guacamole.
Scroll below to see what I love doing with my time — and watch the episode Zima Blue of Love, Death & Robots for a beautiful depiction of several ideas that fascinate me.
Mind
Life
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Skilled movement became an essential part of my life during the pandemic. I've since participated in a variety of workshops and dance studios around the world. I'm especially interested in improvisational genres, such as freestyle hiphop, breaking, house, and contemporary.
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For me, martial arts represents respect for one's opponents, humility, fortitude, and elegance. They have taught me how to remain calm under severe physical pressure, how to learn with and teach people of every skill level, and how to handle distress by challenging one's body and embracing discomfort.
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Mediation is an enormous aspect of my life. It has shown me that we can cultivate a way of relating to our subjective experience that promotes peace and mitigates suffering. I’ve had the privilege of attending several silent 10-day retreats.
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