Alfie

@alfie

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1/2)Been back on farcaster for a month or so since @gmo mentioned it and realised I hadn’t done a proper intro - I’m Alfie, I’ve been crypto adjacent (in /DeSci) for 3 years having cofounded @descilondon, but right now particularly focusing on engineering microbes to address the climate crisis. I realised the importance of decentralising access to science when working for a biotech startup building shipping container labs (chronic lack of labs in London and they’re super expensive). Went down a rabbit hole of all the problems academia is entrenched in - misaligned incentives, publications over actual impact, profs writing grants not doing science, reproducibility crisis etc etc Decided to start a community @descilondon along with Bharat (@bh1991 on X) where we showcased people doing science in radically different ways, grew the community to nearly 1k ppl in our telegram & hosted a bunch of conferences

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This was a Herculean cycle. Inspired by the tour. Bosh Points earned. +8 for showing up with @griv

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My first Tour de France did not disappoint- insane energy. Pog isn’t human

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I love tilting my head to match the solar system’s axis using how the sun hits the moon. Such a fun easy way to gain some perspective that you’re on the side of a giant rock infested with life flying through space

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Gm from les montagnes

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First time surfing in a wave pool! Anyone else here done? I found the scarcity of waves raises the stakes - worked out I paid £20 per wave 😂 worth it fosho tho

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The American mind cannot comprehend this on a Wednesday night

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Rode up my first mountain! Definition of type 2 fun 😂

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Holy mother of god this ride was biblical 120 k 3k elevation. Love these sorts of rides when you learn things about yourself 😂 +8 for showing up with @griv

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These past couple weeks have given me new respect for the art of content creation. It’s so hit and miss - some of the more high effort stuff that I have gone aww yeee this is gonna pop off really have not (see below) whilst some of the low effort stuff resonates more with people. I also have been making this stuff in a way that I think reflects who I am and so finding a balance between making things appealing to other folks whilst expressing myself is another interesting dynamic.

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In my happy place for a WHOLE week. I love London but being woken up by birds, the fresh mountain air and going brrrrr on smooth roads with the gang does truly hit diff

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First cycle of the cycle trip and got max power and max climb and longest climb ever. Soo much fun but it’s gonna be a long week lol +8 for showing up with @griv

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Show me a sexier French barn, I’ll wait 😍

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Always stressful leaving my baby with airlines… see you on the other side 🫶

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Did you know that some sparkling water comes out the ground sparkling due to the CO₂ from volcanic or mineral-rich underground layers, dissolving into the water under pressure. I would like to bathe in it

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This is really the best we could muster. Sorry for anyone that wastes 30 seconds of their life watching this. it was actually a lot of fun and had some really valuable conversations

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Now this is a proper way to cook fish

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With a bunch of scientists this weekend and ngl been yapping about farcaster non stop and they all have been wowed by the concept but nobody actually downloaded it. Wondering what key reasons folks give as USPs for joining. Esp focused on non crypto but still technical ppl.

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The world is burning, oceans are rising, pollution everywhere. It can feel overwhelming. BUT there are people building a better future, i hope this vid inspires and provides some much needed optimism about the future of humanity and our planet 💚🧬

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Fireside chats be occurring

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