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Overview

  • 3 references 2 Confirmed & Positive
  • Fluent in English; learning French, Spanish
  • 39, Male
  • Member since 2009
  • Applied Mathematician
  • Working on a Ph.D
  • From Pittsburgh, PA
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

To explore grow and evolve

ABOUT ME

I work in Fluid Dynamics and am about to begin work in solar cells. When I am not exploring how the world works at a mechanical and electrical level I am learning about how it works socially - I love to meet new people, see new places, and hear about different ideas and philosophies on life.

I also like to ground my body in the world - I climb, play basketball, and practice Chi Kung.

PHILOSOPHY

We are our perceptions (consciousness). The rest is the machinery.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

Have a couch available, and have been hosted in three countries now.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Surfed in Europe - this was my favorite way to travel.

Interests

I am interested in the root of consciousness - the space just before a thought is formed or emotion felt. I also am captivated by large spaces, silence, and perception.

A nice cup of tea with a good friend also can intimately hold my attention.

  • cooking
  • traveling
  • basketball
  • mathematics
  • physics
  • beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Confessions of an Economic Hitman (John Perkins)
Memories Dreams and Reflections (Carl Jung)
Surely You're Joking Mister Fyenmann

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

A child playing wiffle ball on the beach with his loving father.

Teach, Learn, Share

I have invented a new way to tie a figure eight knot (not so exciting but kind of cool). Message me if you want to know it.

I am a competent cook and am more than happy to share some knowledge (and learn more too). I am also happy to give lessons in mathematics and physics.

I like to practice my French (though it is quite bad).

Countries I’ve Visited

Chile, Germany, Hungary

Countries I’ve Lived In

Chile, France, United States

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