Blog posts

2026

Vibe Writing

3 minute read

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A friend said something to me recently that I haven’t been able to shake.

2025

Go, the Fear of Defeat, and the Spirit of the Middle

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Growing up in a typical Asian household, my parents didn’t miss the chance to introduce me to a wide variety of hobbies — playing the piano, calligraphy, taekwondo — you name it. But none of them really stuck with me as I grew up, except for one: the game of Go / Weiqi.

My Personal Journey on Research and Value Generation

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When people talk about research, the first thing that comes to mind is probably breakthroughs and big discoveries. But behind every published paper and polished presentation is a winding personal journey, one filled with uncertainty, self-doubt, and growth. For me, research started as an adventure sparked by curiosity and evolved into a deeper understanding of what it means to generate value, not just for myself, but for the world around me. This is the story of how I came to see research not just as a pursuit of knowledge, but also as a journey to impact.