Laurence's Blog

I play badminton regularly with my friends: it's a truly fascinating sport full of strategies and body-control techniques. What I love most about badminton is the perfect balance between power and precision, speed and control. During intense rallies, you learn to harness your energy efficiently—knowing when to deliver a powerful smash and when to execute a delicate drop shot. This balance of opposing forces reminds me of the Yin and Yang philosophy, where complementary energies create harmony. Through badminton, I've developed better reflexes, strategic thinking, and the ability to anticipate my opponent's movements—skills that translate surprisingly well to engineering problems.

Beyond sports, I immerse myself in the world of magic-realism literature, particularly works by Gabriel García Márquez and Haruki Murakami where reality blends seamlessly with fantastical elements. These narratives inspire my own creative writing, where I explore the boundaries between technology and human experience. I'm equally drawn to Neo-impressionism artwork, especially the pointillist techniques of Georges Seurat and Paul Signac. The way these artists construct coherent images from thousands of distinct color points mirrors how complex systems emerge from simple components—a parallel to my work in computer engineering. At my core, I believe that while rational thinking drives technological innovation, it's our emotional intelligence and capacity for empathy that ultimately guide how we apply these technologies. This perspective shapes my approach to engineering solutions that serve human needs rather than simply advancing technology for its own sake.