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I’m good at helping people recognize and resist subtle coercion so they can give more accurate medical or legal testimony.

Aligning my faith, personal and professional values to make a positive impact on our world using my leadership influence and engineering skills.

Invention without limit to make a better world for all

I have a passion for learning why the world is the way it is, and asking whether it could be any different. The passion came about from reading science fiction - Asimov, Heinlein, Clarke in particular - and it led me to study particle physics. Later, I became interested in cosmology. I find it delightful that ideas developed to understand the microcosm are finding application in the study of the macrocosm. I enjoy trying to convey to others my delight in the wonders of science - and so, when I get time, I write. Oh, and I love football ("soccer", as the rest of the world seems to call it).

Storytelling that inspires. Laughing until my stomach hurts. Prince. Hamilton on Broadway. Just about every drama on BBC. 90s hip hop. My family.

Cities, startups, design, and the intersection of technology and culture.

Connecting with people, making presents, creative design, fashion and Yoga.

Creating Possibility Through Connection

... studying how new forms of data and AI can be used to (i) study societal phenomena, and to (ii) support social development.

Horses and handicrafts. Walks in the forests with my dog