How fractals are the building blocks of systems from the galaxy to society. — Fractals are relationship structures in nature that form the basis for the development of complex systems. Whether seeking to understand an anthill, a corporation or a human mind, understanding the fractals which compose them is a useful first step. But first, what is a fractal anyway? Fractals 101 A fractal is a…

Everything I know about living a good life can be learned from cooking. — When cooking, I uncover a beautiful mystery, revealing kernels of magic hidden within my body and the living world around me. With a snap, a twist, and a prance I present the breath of immortality in a bowl of broth. Of course, sometimes I serve with a stumble and tumble…

These two quantities pervade dialogue yet evade understanding. Their relationship governs everything. — There are two quantities of relevance to everything that happens in the universe. They are quantities that pervade dialogue yet evade understanding: energy and entropy. We shall see how these quantities guide the evolution of systems, but first we must lay the foundation with some definitions. Energy

Here’s what I‘ve learned, from mental health to healing to management, during years of suffering with hemorrhoids and fissures — Inflamed hemorrhoids and anal fissures are challenges that none want to experience and few discuss openly. And yet, most people will experience inflamed hemorrhoids during their lifetime. About 5% of the US population is affected at any given time and about 50% of the population above fifty years old. Anal…

It is a humbling observation that in the long history of human thought, many common themes have independently arisen. In this article we explore the connections between the universal wavefunction of the quantum multiverse and the Buddhist principle of dependent coorigination. We will do so by introducing the conceptual framework…

Introduction In quantum mechanics, systems are described by wavefunctions, which contain in them all the physically accessible information about a system. These wavefunctions exist in Hilbert spaces, infinite-dimensional vector spaces spanned by orthogonal basis states. The choice of basis corresponds to the choice of the specific observable of interest — position…

Written as a senior research project at CU Boulder. Advised by Prof. Wil Srubar. Incomplete. See this article with citations. Introduction Ecosystems across the world are faced with increasing pressure from climate change, nutrient-induced eutrophication, land use, resource extraction, and many other consequences of human activity. A 2007 study published in…

“Most persons are so absorbed in the contemplation of the outside world that they are wholly oblivious to what is passing on within themselves. The premature death of millions is primarily traceable to this cause. Even among those who exercise care, it is a common mistake to avoid imaginary, and…

A dysfunctional team is the death spell for any enterprise. A bad idea with a great team can be a success, as can a great idea with a great team, but no idea can succeed long term with a dysfunctional team. As an entrepreneur and gig economy chameleon, most of…