Que comience la historia científica de Colombia
Yo solía pensar que para poder ser un científico, se necesitaba también ser un rebelde. Solía creer que para cualquier joven con el sueño de hacer ciencia, era necesario tener coraje y sobre todo,...
View ArticleLet Colombia’s scientific history begin
I used to think that, in order to be a scientist, one also needed to be a rebel. I used to think that people who dreamt of becoming scientists also needed to be brave and, above all, have the strength...
View ArticleI am an atheist
I believe in seeking truthful answers to the most fundamental questions regarding human existence, questions such as: Where does the Universe come from? Is there life after death? How should we treat...
View ArticleQCMC 2014
I am back after a week in Hefei, China, were I was attending the 12th International Conference on Quantum Communication, Measurement and Computing (QCMC). This is probably my favourite conference...
View ArticleEating as little meat as I can
Try your best to eat as little meat as you can. Your body will thank you for it. Planet Earth will thank you for it. The suffering animals will thank you for it. You won't regret it. Continue reading →
View ArticleOur Quantum World
I haven’t been blogging for a while, largely because I am busy trying to get a PhD, but also because I have re-directed my blogging efforts into helping create a new blog for the Institute for Quantum...
View ArticleAnyone can understand quantum mechanics — Part 1
Pixar’s delightful movie Ratatouille – an animated film inspired by the world of French haute cuisine – features two characters with opposing views on cooking. On one hand we have Gusteau, a jolly...
View ArticleAnyone can understand quantum mechanics — Part 2
In Part 1 of this series I made the bold claim that, unlike what famous figures in science seemed to suggest, quantum mechanics is a beautiful and simple theory that is accessible to anyone who is...
View ArticleAnyone can understand quantum mechanics — Part 3
Before, we begin, HAVE YOU WATCHED THE VIDEO “ANYONE CAN QUANTUM”??? Paul Rudd, Keanu Reeves, Stephen Hawking, Quantum Chess, Quantum Physics for Babies, and even tardigrades: this video has it all!...
View Article2016 goals in review
It is widely accepted that 2016 was a terrible year. I agree, although it had its good moments, like Colombia finally signing a peace treaty to end the armed conflict with the FARC. I had essentially...
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