Frequently Asked Questions

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Professional & Philosophical

 

Q: What's the most challenging ethical dilemma you've ever considered in your professional life?

A: The balance between business profitability and patient welfare. It's a question that requires a careful balancing of long-term consequences and short-term decisions.

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Q: What is the one moral question that keeps you up at night?

A: It's the conflict between good intentions and unintended consequences. The idea that a well-meaning action could have a ripple effect of negative outcomes is a fascinating and sobering concept to consider.

 

Q: What's one thing you'd change about the way the world approaches morality?

A: I would want people to focus more on the underlying principles that lead to positive outcomes rather than just following a set of rigid, traditional rules.

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Q: What's a piece of advice you'd give to your younger self?

A: Don't be afraid to take a winding path. Continue making connections along your way, as a well-tended path will always lead to the most interesting places. It'll turn out fine.

 

Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?

A: The ability to perfectly understand complex systems. I would use it to solve some of the world's most intricate problems, from healthcare logistics to environmental issues, by finding the optimal solution.

 

Creative & Personal

 

Q: What are your hobbies?

A: I like to make music in my spare time, hence this website to share my arrangements!

 

Q: What's a song you could listen to on repeat forever and never get tired of it?

A: Something that has multiple layers and a satisfying, complex harmony. Probably a piece from a movie score that tells a full story from multiple perspectives, where the arrangement itself becomes a character in the narrative.

 

Q: If you were a musical instrument, which one would you be?

A: The double bass. It’s an essential part of the harmony, often in the background, but without it, the entire orchestra sounds empty.

 

Q: What’s your favorite part of the music-making process?

A: The arrangement. It's the process of taking individual elements and finding the perfect blend between them that makes the final piece truly special.

 

Q: What instrument did you learn first?

A: I started with the piano. It’s a great foundational start to the principles of music, and I find its versatility very satisfying.

 

Aviation & Driving

 

Q: Why do you spend time in a flight simulator?

A: There’s something about the methodical, disciplined process of taking off and landing that is incredibly calming. It's the ultimate example of following a plan to get a desired outcome, and I find that focus to be a great way to unwind. Throughout the flight, I also feel free in the sky as well.

 

Q: What's the most challenging part of flying a virtual plane?

A: The most challenging part is not the flying itself, but the unexpected changes in weather or instruments that force you to adapt your strategy in real-time.

 

Q: If you could fly any aircraft in your simulator, which one would you choose and why?

A: If I could fly any aircraft in my simulator, I would choose the Harrier Jump Jet. It is a unique and challenging aircraft that embodies both power and precision. The thrill of mastering its vectored thrust and the absolute control required for a vertical take-off and landing perfectly aligns with my desire to fly a powerful, unconventional machine.

 

Q: What does your ideal flight simulator setup look like?

A: A clean, minimalist setup, with all the information at your fingertips. Knowing your plane, playing with it within its limits; it’s all about the experience of the flight itself.

 

Q: What's your perfect road trip? Destination, car, and soundtrack?

A: My perfect road trip would involve a luxury car with the power and handling to go through the coastal roads, going up hills and valleys to enjoy the breeze. The soundtrack would probably be something more mellow and peaceful.

 

Q: What’s your favourite thing about a long drive?

A: It’s the perfect way to reset your mind. The rhythm of the road and the scenery provide a meditative space for quiet contemplation.

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Q: What’s the best advice you've received about driving?

A: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. It applies to so many things, from driving a slippery and windy road to running a business. Deliberate, controlled actions almost always lead to better results.

 

Q: What's your favourite stretch of road to drive on to clear your head?

A: I enjoy long, winding roads with a lot of scenery, especially during sunset. It's a great opportunity to just think, unburdened by distractions. It's my own personal ritual for "sharpening the knife" for the day ahead.

 

Kyudo & Philosophy

 

Q: What’s the most satisfying part of Kyudo, after a perfect shot?

A: The stillness of the mind and body that precedes it. It’s the calm and zen focus that is the real goal, not the arrow hitting the target.

 

Q: What's the one thing people misunderstand about Kyudo?

A: I think people see Kyudo as just archery, but it’s really a form of moving meditation. The real practice is not just in hitting the target, but in the entire process of perfect form and mental clarity. It's taking in everything into account, and yet still being focused.

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Q: What's the one place you've never been but would love to visit?

A: I would love to visit a Kyudo dojo in Japan.

 

Food & Fun

 

Q: What's your go-to comfort food recipe on a rainy day?

A: Neoguri Ramen. It's simple to make, but it has a deep, complex, and comforting flavour.

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Q: What's your favourite piece of a fictional morality discussion that you would bring to a dinner table?

A: I'd bring up the thought experiment of the organ donor. "You are a doctor at a top hospital. You have six gravely ill patients, five of whom are in urgent need of organ transplants. The sixth patient, however, will die without a particular medicine. If s/he dies, you will be able to save the other five patients by using the organs of patient 6, who is an organ donor. What do you do?"

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