Professional

I'm a cognitive scientist researching how we reason about death, existential risks (i.e., catastrophes that threaten humanity's potential), and artificial intelligence. I am also the author of Psychological Statistics Simplified (preliminary edition).

I recently earned a Cognitive and Brain Sciences Ph.D. from Louisiana State University under Emily Elliott. As a graduate student, I also held government positions with Army Research Laboratory at Aberdeen Proving Ground and Naval Research Laboratory at NASA Stennis Space Center. After graduating, I spent two years at University of Central Arkansas as an assistant professor before joining Rhode Island College.

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Personal

I'm from South Florida. Apart from being an academic, I am also a real person with real interests. 

• Music: Spotify Wrapped told me that last year, I listened to 63,000 minutes of music. Some favorite artists in those minutes: The Smiths, Her's, Paramore, Black Marble, The Cure, Kate Bush, Title Fight, Alex G, King Krule, The Radio Dept., Phoebe Bridgers, Kero Kero Bonito, American Football, etc. 

• Films: Current favorites are Twilight, Coraline, Arrival, and Godzilla Minus One

• Games: Currently playing Magic: The Gathering Arena and Valorant

• Books: Currently reading "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini and "How Not to Die" by Michael Greger 

Feel free to chat about any of the above (or about academia, I guess).