Since I switched Quantum Forest to this wiki, I have decided to move and update the old ‘about’ page too. This page also acts in lieu of a personal manifesto
Quantum forest is a series of ‘logs to self’ on research, biometrics, politics, the web, language and environmental issues written by Luis Apiolaza in Christchurch, New Zealand. This general description does not preclude writings on any other topics, because life and my interests change all the time.
Years of living under a dictatorship confirmed my belief that one needs to have access to all types of freedom; having market freedom without political freedom — or vice versa — is completely pointless. I feel comfortable applying to myself the description of the reason magazine written by the Columbus Dispatch: ‘manages to offend leftists with its defense of biotechnology, free trade and school choice, even as [he] appalls conservatives by supporting gay marriage, open immigration and drug legalization’.
I was born in South America, and during my life I have lived in five different countries — and have been lucky enough to visit many more. Because of my experience, I believe that globalisation is a positive trend where I can be a citizen of the world, while still calling New Zealand home.
I like languages and words. At the moment, my favourite English words are exegesis and diaspora. My current favourite Spanish words are recuerdo and unánime.
I can be contacted using this email form, while you can obtain more information on my work and personal interests. For consulting information please visit the Plus Tree site.