Professional

I'm a cognitive scientist interested in death. I mostly research how we reason about death and existential risks (i.e., global catastrophes). My other research is related to 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. After graduating, I spent two years at University of Central Arkansas as an assistant professor before joining Rhode Island College.

CV

Personal

It's complex. For starters, I've realized that I am elusive by nature: from South Florida and have lived in seven cities in five different states since starting college. Burning through places means that I've experienced a lot, but have also left behind a lot.

I'm also a songwriter/musician with a history of playing in local bands, and have some other specific hobbies:

• 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, The Cranberries, Alex G, The Sundays, The Radio Dept., Phoebe Bridgers, American Football, etc. 

• Films: Current favorites are Arrival, Coraline, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Godzilla Minus One

• Games: Currently playing Magic: The Gathering Arena 

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

• Nature: Pro-beach / Anti-hiking

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