This year I worked on fascinating projects in energy, media and health* at Magnetic, and learned many learnings.
52 things I learned in 2023
This year I worked on fascinating projects in food, media, storytelling, AI and health at Magnetic, and learned many learnings.
36 Things I Learned in 2022
Inspired by Tom Whitwell’s annual list (here is 2022’s), I kept a list of interesting things I learned this year. There are supposed to be 52 things but I took
52 things I learned in 2025
This year I stopped being a consultant, started a tiny company, sold hundreds of little modular synths, hosted two incredible events, and…
Always Interesting: “52 Things I Learned in 2022”
Something I look forward to at the end of each year is Tom Whitwell’s list of 52 things I learned in 20221 because I know I’m about to read about a bunch of int
52 Interesting Things I Learned in 2023
Inspired by Tom Whitwell’s annual list, I kept track of some things I learned this year, one for each week. Here we go: Ciabatta was invented in 1982. “If our p
What I Learned About the Future by Reading 100 Science Fiction Books
Over the past two years I’ve read 100 science fiction books, averaging about one per week. See the full list here, with my favorites.
Learning to Learn: You, Too, Can Rewire Your Brain (Published 2017)
How an engineering professor who “flunked my way” through high school math and science went on to create the world’s most popular online course.
Solving Mysteries In A World Without Answers
I spent 2025 solving mysteries in order to survive 2026
101 Things I Learned in Engineering School
In this unique primer, an experienced civil engineer and instructor presents the physics and fundamentals that underlie the many fields of engineering. Far from a dry, nuts-and-bolts exposition, however, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL probes real-world examples to show how the engine...
Developing creative identity
I was a theoretical physicist from 1992 to 2007. It was a romantic activity, exploring the fundamental nature of the cosmos! I became a university professor, wrote papers and books, and got to explore some of the most beautiful ideas ever discovered. In parallel, I also developed a fascination with the social systems humanity uses to make knowledge. Systems like the university or peer review are immensely deep inventions: our discovery system is itself one of the great inventions of humanity! But I believed a radically better discovery system must be possible. I became obsessed with this idea, eventually giving up tenure to work on it1. My first big project was to write a book helping develop and spread the fundamental ideas underlying the modern open science movement.
Three Things I Know
When living in times of radical technological change, look to things that have stood the test of time.
What I Learned About the Future by Reading 100 Science Fiction Books, Part II
This is Part 2 of an experiment in science-fiction prototyping, in which I try to visualize the future by pulling together ideas from 100…
What’s your apocalypse skill? Finding a future-proof hobby can bring fulfilment today
Take inspiration from Doomsday preppers with the idea of learning practical skills.
8 documentaries that will make you smarter about money
These will keep you entertained and teach you valuable lessons about money and the economy.
Diego Vicente
Data Scientist. I like music, keyboards and Legos. Proficient in pop culture references and xkcd.
My 4-Stage System for Learning Anything New - Forte Labs
Discover the systematic approach that turns curiosity into expertise through immersion, building, mentorship, and community.
