Hey,

Happy to be writing to you, I hope I find you in a positive state of mind.

My name is Jonatan, I love drinking tea, observing cats, writing code and solving the Rubik's Cube.

Why?

Tea is warm, or to be more specific, it has high thermal energy. Did you ever wonder how that happens? Well, it all starts on the Sun, where the gravity is so strong that it causes hydrogen particles to bump into one another and during these collisions the particles merge, forming a bigger one - helium. As part of this process energy is produced in the form of electromagnetic radiation (heat). This radiation is in fact a group of energy particles (called photons) and it travels 149,597,870 kilometers to reach the planet Earth. Humans figured many ways to harvest this energy by turning it into electric power, this is the responsibility of power stations. You may immediately think of solar panels, however this applies all across the board. Let's consider coal as a less obvious example. Coal was formed from dead plants decaying into the soil and those plants themselves stored energy. They obtained their energy in the process of photosynthesis, directly from the solar radiation. In a power station, coal is burnt to heat water, turning it into steam. Next, the steam flows into a turbine making it spin (similarly to how wind spins a windmill), which also spins a connected power generator. Once the energy is in the form of electric power, it is transmitted to your house via special lines and powers your kettle, which sole job is to transform the electric energy into thermal energy of your water. Finally, the tea you drink has a higher temperature than your body and the system wants to reach thermal equilibrium, so this leads to a heat transfer, giving you the sensation of warmth. Now, you may or may not appreciate a cup of tea, but all of this is to examplify that there is wonder even to the most prosaic things, when viewed through the lens of curiosity.

Cats are beautiful. There is majesty in their movement and wisdom in their face. They seem to be living a simple life, full of calmness and affirmation. Their sole presence makes people feel happier and safer, at least some of them, which by itself is quite extraordinary. One interesting fact about those lovely creatures is that due to their physique they can climb great heights, but find it immensely tough to come back down. There is an inspiration to be drawn from it, that is, we should properly analyze whatever we are approaching, then once we go for it, focus and commit ourselves to the purpose without looking at the alternatives left behind. The way you perceive of cats is subjective, but regardless, there is an inherent beauty to be found in other beings and the universe.

Code is a form of art. As with any artistic expression, it can manifest astonishing creativity and be aesthetically pleasing. That said, the real value lies in its effects, be it a useful application or a result of a scientific simulation. Code is an amazing tool, capable of empowering people to think wider, achieve greater and live better. This is true for technology in general, the key point is to apply it right. For various reasons it's not always the case, so we should make sure the technology we use positively affects our life, instead of controlling it or causing more suffering. The greater the power, the greater the responsibility.

Rubik's Cube is a fascinating object. Honestly, the more you get to know the rules behind it, the more interesting it turns out to be. Every solve is different, both in terms of solution and the execution. One may think that once you know the formula, it's just a redundant task lacking in elegancy and creativity. On the contrary, with proper understanding comes a realization that every mixed up Rubik's Cube is like a blank canvas - waiting for an artist to paint the solution.

I am a pragmatic person, optimistic within the boundaries of realism, focused on the present and looking forward to the future, a fan of logical reasoning, everyday humor, science, peace and persistence.

If I were to leave you with a single thought, it would be this: whatever happens to us does not define who we are, it's the choices we make that do so.

I am looking forward to enjoying a cup of tea with you one day.

Cheers,
Jonatan

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