Below, I've listed some topics I'm passionate about. Please feel free to bring them up, as I would love to discuss any of them with you. Additionally, if you are interested in playing video games, watching a movie or modeling for a photograph, please let me know. - **Science:** - My core interest lies in understanding the fundamental workings of the universe. I see science as the most effective process we have for achieving this understanding. - While I find nearly all scientific fields engaging, I am particularly drawn to the grand scale of **space** and cosmology, the counter-intuitive nature of **quantum physics**, and the philosophical questions bordering science explored in **metaphysics**. - **Philosophy:** - I enjoy exploring and discussing diverse strategies and frameworks people employ to navigate life and strive for well-being. - Philosophically, I find resonance with aspects of **Objectivism** (perhaps its emphasis on reason and achievement), **Stoicism** (likely its focus on virtue, resilience, and controlling one's reactions), and **Existentialism** (possibly its focus on individual freedom, responsibility, and the creation of meaning). - **Storytelling:** - I have a deep appreciation for well-crafted narratives and enjoy analyzing the techniques that make storytelling compelling and effective. - My primary focus within storytelling is **movies**, appreciating their unique combination of visual, auditory, and narrative elements. - **Art:** - Art captivates me because of its unique power to both mirror subjective human experiences of the objective world and generate entirely new perspectives and emotions through creative works. - Within the vast realm of art, I have a particular affinity for **photography** and **video games**. - **Technology:** - I am fascinated by technology as the practical application of scientific discoveries. I'm particularly interested in how technological advancements can be harnessed to tangibly improve human quality of life and solve real-world problems. - **Meaningful Experiences:** - I actively seek out experiences that I anticipate will hold significant personal meaning when looked back upon later in life. - Furthermore, I value sharing accounts of these meaningful experiences, both to potentially discover patterns or methods for creating more such moments for myself and to help others find ways to enrich their own lives.