personal
I love a good story.
I hold a variety of things in my heart, many of which have shaped my approach to cognitive science. I am deeply inspired by the great outdoors and music (among other things), and yet no singular peak, terrestrial or acoustic, reflects my whole story. Everything below has been uniquely impactful, whether challenging me to reconcile my understanding of different aspects of humanity, or providing touchpoints to couch my studies in creativity.
Here are a few (several) of my favorite things, in no particular order. I hope they inspire you in some way!
Art & Media | Communities | Creative Initiatives
Artists & Albums
The Definition, Jon Bellion • Everybody, Logic • Change of Scenery II, Quinn XCII • Brol La Suite, Angèle • Rainbow Mixtape, COIN • True Love, Crystal Gayle • From The Valley, Ilsey • Songs For The Canyon>, John Vincent IIIFilms
- La La Land
- A Quiet Place
- Good Will Hunting
- Spirited Away
Literature
- Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery
- The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson
- A Girl of the Limberlost, Gene Stratton-Porter
Podcasts
- Pocket-sized science with hand-picked experts: Ologies with Alie Ward
Communities
- My home away from science: La Vida At Gordon College
- Nurturing inclusivity, presence, and creativity: Compass
Creatives
- The independent design studio, HOUSEOFDAKH
- Data Visualization & Information Design by Cédric Scherer
- Transforming data into understanding: Nicola Rennie
- My talented friend and storyteller, Eden Harfield, at Eden Grace Creative
- Mesmerizing paintings and sketches done by my friend, James Wellborn
Other Inspirations
- Landscape photography by Mathilde Rietsch
- Thomas Brasington's stunning photographic journal, The Post Chaise
- Jon Bellion's Beautiful Mind Projects
- Classical composer, Christopher Dennis Coleman
- The gripping memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, from Jennette McCurdy
