Today I gave a keynote at the combined Brazilian Computer Graphics, Computer Games and VR conferences in Rio de Janeiro. I used the occasion to give some predictions about the near future of shared immersive experiences, and to talk about how our lab is helping to make that future happen.
I realized afterward how incredibly useful it is for my own process to give such talks. When you need to convey to others what you are aiming for in your own work, you gain a better understanding yourself.
As I give such talks, I feel as though I am achieving, by successive approximations, a better understanding of my own mission. Also in this case the audience was extremely perceptive, and asked excellent and highly thoughtful questions about such topics as privacy, provenance and the digital divide.
I guess it’s true what they say: The best way to learn is to teach.
You must go to my cousin Nelson’s restaurant in Leblon. It is called Fellini’s. My aunt Helena usually works there too. Tell them you are a friend of mine. https://www.fellini.com.br/
Try the beef Stroganoff (Estrogonofe de Filé Mignon). My aunt used to make this when I was growing up – it is amazing!