Play isn’t just for kids…November 2nd, 2022
Improvising is a basic life function. That is why I encourage you to “free play.” What is free play? Free play is the spontaneous play that comes naturally from curiosity, love of discovery, and enthusiasm. Free play is the essence of our being, something we were born with and then later, strive to recapture. Free […]
Help Save SymbioticA!October 17th, 2022
Help Save SymbioticA! SymbioticA, a keystone organization in the ecosystem of the international art and science community, is under threat of imminent closure at The University of Western Australia. This is truly devastating to innovation in the sciences. Research, discovery, and innovation would not be what they are today if not for the organization and […]
The Congruence of Art + Science as it Applies to HedonicsSeptember 14th, 2022
During my guest lecture at the University of Georgia, I delved into the fascinating interplay between art and science through the lens of hedonics, exploring how these fields converge to enhance our understanding of pleasure. We examined the current landscape of consumer capitalism and pondered whether ethical consumption is achievable in this context. I discussed […]
An Amino Acid Tasting Party, Say What?!August 12th, 2022
Stay Curious, Dream, & Do. Did you know, most animals can detect macronutrients in food just by using taste? In fact, the content of food can typically be predicted on the basis of the *taste of amino acids.* Consistent with this, most amino acids have a taste, which makes some of them important as taste-active […]