Bark
A selection of close-ups of bark. I love the intricate patterns.
Het HEM
Het HEM is a spectacular new exhibition space located in a former munition factory overlooking the Noordzeekanaal near Amsterdam.
Hong Kong
I've visited Hong Kong three times. I had a fabulous time on each occasion. It's one of the most photogenic cities I know as these photos attest.
Further Reading
Dancing with the ancients. The number of roles in theatre plays has decreased over time. How digital advertising markets really work. Time is running out for sand. Deep learning has a terrible carbon footprint. The first humans to reach the Americas. Pentaquarks. Extremophiles. Sloths. And more.
Dubai
Dubai is a fascinating city that defies belief. I greatly enjoyed driving and walking around and taking photographs.
Los Angeles
The first time I visited Los Angeles I hated it. The second time I liked it. The third time I loved it. I can't wait to go back.
New York
I first visited New York in the late 90s, which of course was a childhood dream come true. I have been back many times since, but I still get excited whenever I'm in New York.
Introduction
Initially my focus was on the cognitive and neural underpinnings of dance, but over time my research has shifted to more general questions regarding art, aesthetics and the brain. In recent years my research has moved towards the intersection of cognitive science, AI and philosophy.
Publications
A selection of my publications.
RAYGUN: The Bible of Music & Style
RAYGUN: The Bible of Music & Style, compiles the best covers, fashion shoots and interviews from the magazine's 8-year history.
Dance, Aesthetics and the Brain
Dance, Aesthetics and the Brain. A critical inquiry.
Further Reading
Why science needs philosophy. What are the limits of deep learning? In defence of the black box. Cats know their names. Using physics to make sense of the brain's tangled networks. Stadium shows in the age of mechanical reproduction. The new physics needed to probe the origins of life. And more.