Keeping quiet

A poem by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.

Attention is the world's most valuable resource

This insightful conversation with Ezra Klein and Chris Hayes is worth a listen.

In celebration of Peter Kirkland Haff: scholar, mentor, friend

A loving tribute to my father that only a former scientific peer, colleague, and friend could write. Thank you, Dr. David Furbish.

Peter Kirkland Haff, 1944-2024

I'm proud and honored to be the son of such a remarkable and brilliant human being. I loved my father deeply, and I will forever miss him.

The meaning of life

The spirit of evil is negation of the life force by fear. Only boldness can deliver us from fear. And if the risk is not taken, the meaning of life is violated.

Lessons from a Buddhist monk

There are 3 layers to a moment: Your experience, your awareness of the experience, and your story about the experience. Be mindful of the story.

January 21 Mindfulness

Sacred Cargo is out

My third post in a row about MMXX... but this is a big milestone.

November 12 Music

MMXX album pre-order and new single

It never ceases to amaze me what can result when a few friends are inspired and motivated.

August 07 Music

The first single from MMXX

Listen to the first single from my pandemic musical project.

The future of artificial intelligence

The positive and negative implications of AI will be profound. What principles should guide its evolution?

Songs of a Lost World

November 05 Listening

The Design of Everyday Things

February 10 Reading