Journal
Here is a collection of ideas, essays, musings and other artefacts from across my intellectual and professional interests. Roughly grouped into:
The Majorana Mic-Drop (and what it means for sleep)
Last week Microsoft revealed the astonishing progress they’ve made in the development of quantum computing through the announcement of Majorana 1. It’s one of the most ridiculous mic-drop moments in the history of technological competition. Where Google and IBM are toiling in the thousands of qubits, slowly announcing doubling, Microsoft popped up and announced a million. Even accepting some hyperbole, it’s quite stunning. Ever since I learned about computation while studying the philosophy of mathematics, it was evident to me
Illusions and Simulations
The first issue of Three Things, published on 6 March 2022
5 ways to improve your circadian fitness when working from home
Is the loss of routine playing havoc with your sleep? Here are some tips to help your body maintain a strong circadian rhythm when working from home More of us are working from home these days. And while our homes are well adapted to the normal tasks of life – cooking, lounging, bathing, storage, they’re not always well-adapted to work. Having a regular routine – like going into a brightly lit office each morning – exposes us to regular cues
All Water Yearns for the Moon
A series of images loosely inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s ‘On the Seashore’ and contemplating the tides on Arcachon bay.
