I am off to Santa Fe to visit the Santa Fe Institute for a couple of weeks!
My name is Mason Porter. I am a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at UCLA. Previously I was Professor of Nonlinear and Complex Systems in the Mathematical Institute at University of Oxford. I was also a Tutorial Fellow of Somerville College.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026
2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductess. They include Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Phil Collins, Oasis, and others.
Thursday, April 02, 2026
What Happens in the Bay Area Stays in the Bay Area
I am heading off to the Bay Area for a relative's bar mitzvah, with a game of Paranoia on the side. The Computer is my friend.