About me

Purpose

Since I was a child I have been convinced that the world is governed by fundamental rules. When we are young we are taught to respect and follow what our parents say, then our teachers, and later other authorities. There is always a bigger figure guiding us and setting the rules. Because of this, I grew up with the conviction that the world works just like physics, ruled by fundamental laws of nature.

In many ways this is good. As human beings living in a society with others, we need rules in order to live together. The problem came when I realized that the world is not perfect. Human beings are not always guided by what is right; they can also be driven by selfishness or even evil. But at the same time we also have something powerful: free will. Because of this, we are able to choose how to behave in this complex world rather than simply following rules imposed by others.

This realization led me to believe that we should use our free will to find a purpose in life. I think the only way to live a fulfilling life is to find something that makes you want to get out of bed every morning.

For many years my life revolved around two passions: alpine skiing and physics. I competed in alpine skiing for many years while also studying at university. My main objective was to reach the World Cup, but at the same time I never stopped studying. I have always been an incredibly curious person, and I spent countless hours reading physics books because I have always been fascinated by understanding how the world works.

Even while skiing and studying, however, I often felt that something was missing. Competitions were going well and I was enjoying what I was doing, but it still didn’t feel enough. I was so caught up in the continuous cycle of training and studying that I had stopped asking myself why I was doing all of this.

Everything changed in February 2024 when I tore my ACL during training. For the first time in many years I was forced to stop. That moment pushed me to reflect deeply on my life and understand what truly makes me happy: social connections, continuing to do sports, intellectual curiosity, and having a purpose that goes beyond myself.

By this I mean contributing to something larger than any individual life. Human society can be seen as a continuous project that spans generations, where each generation adds something to the collective progress of humanity. In some sense, each of us can contribute to the development of this larger whole — the long chain of people who, throughout history, have worked to improve the world for the generations that follow.

For me, this purpose takes a very concrete form. I want to dedicate my work to nuclear energy, and in particular to the development and advancement of nuclear fusion. I believe that expanding our energy capabilities is one of the most important challenges of our time, and that working toward this goal is a meaningful way to contribute to the future of our society.

What this site is for

This site is a place where different aspects of my life come together:

• Reflections on the cities I have lived in, and my belief that the environment we live in strongly shapes who we become.
• Nuclear energy and quantum computing, fields that spark my curiosity and that I believe will play an important role in the future of our society.
• Skiing, which remains a fundamental part of my life and has shaped my discipline, the way I approach challenges, and my way of thinking.