Why I Built This Website (And Why You Should Care)
The internet was getting boring, I had things to share, and my friends thought it was a cool idea. Here's the story behind this digital space and why I decided to create my own corner of the web.
The Internet Was Getting Boring
Let's be honest, the internet these days is like a never-ending scroll of the same content. Social media algorithms keep showing me the same memes, the same "life hacks," and the same influencers trying to sell me things I don't need. It's like being stuck in a digital Groundhog Day.
I wanted something different. Something that actually represents who I am, not what some algorithm thinks I should see. So I thought, why not create my own corner of the internet? A place where I can share the things I'm genuinely excited about, from quark matter physics to random thoughts about life.
I Have Things to Share
Being a theoretical physicist isn't just about equations and research papers. It's about seeing the universe in a way that most people never get to experience. I wanted to share that perspective, but in a way that's actually interesting and accessible.
But here's the thing: being a physicist doesn't mean I only think about equations. I'm constantly falling down rabbit holes of random knowledge. Like spending hours trying to understand why Rubik's cubes have those weird mathematical constraints, or getting lost in the etymology of why Persians call oranges "Portugal" when the fruit itself has Persian roots. I've spent way too much time learning about Nils Bohr's Olympic-level athleticism, wondering why we should care about mitochondrial Eve, and building completely unnecessary physics simulations just because they're fun. These random obsessions don't fit into research papers, but they're the things that make life interesting.
This website became my way of saying, "Hey, here's what I'm working on, here's what I'm thinking about, and here's why it's actually pretty cool." No algorithms, no corporate interests, just genuine curiosity and the occasional bad joke.
My Friends Thought It Was Cool
When I first mentioned the idea of building a personal website, my friends were surprisingly enthusiastic. "Finally," they said, "someone who's not just posting selfies and food photos." They found the concept refreshing, especially the idea of sharing actual knowledge and interesting projects instead of just lifestyle content.
One friend said, "You know, most people's online presence is just them trying to look perfect. But you? You're just being you, and that's actually more interesting." Actually, this is a lie... nobody said this. But I wish somebody did! The internet doesn't need more curated perfection; it needs more genuine human experience.
Their encouragement made me realize that maybe other people would find this interesting too. Not because I'm special, but because real, unfiltered human experience is becoming increasingly rare online. So here we are.
The Bottom Line
This website exists because I got tired of the internet being boring, I have things I want to share that don't fit anywhere else, and my friends thought it was a good idea. It's not revolutionary, it's not trying to change the world, but it's authentically mine. And in a world of endless content and algorithms, sometimes that's enough.
Plus, building it was actually pretty fun. Turns out, creating your own little corner of the internet is way more satisfying than scrolling through someone else's curated reality. Who knew?