I've recently returned from FQXI's inaugural conference in Reykjavik Iceland.
The Rift
On the Glacier
After seeing (and driving through) the rift between the Atlantic and European plates, and later being told that the holes in the glacier we were avoiding go down 400m, I've come to appreciate even the more practical side of foundational questions, as well as the beauty of Iceland.
Some attendees at Gulfoss (hi-res version below)
But more so, I really appreciated the wonderful group of people we managed to get together to talk seriously (well sometimes) about some of the most biggest questions one can imagine. While Max & I spent a a good bit of time at the conference on some high-level decision-making ("OK, we have three helmets, but only one shield. Who gets the shield", "The underdog gets the shield.", "OK. Who gets the Axe?", "Anyone going over twenty minutes!", etc.) it was nonetheless great to meet and connect with a lot of truly interesting people.
More pictures, videos of talks, etc., will be appearing on this site in due time, and attendees are invited to email us any particularly fun pictures they want to share.
Thanks!