Vincent Farahmand

Lithe--toned, but not very built at all.

Vincent is fairly skinny, not to the point where it would concern anyone but enough so to be noticeable.

Vincent has somewhat intense, grey eyes. Normally, he'd keep his hair and facial hair at normal lengths, but the way things are now, his thick, wavy, black hair falls unmaintained to his shoulders. He has a smattering of grey hairs, as well and developed stubble that verges on being a short beard.

Vincent has a tattoo on his right shoulder featuring a binary sequence, which represents a quote from Sydney J. Harris:

The real danger is not that computers will begin to think like men, but that men will begin to think like computers.

The ink is phosphor-green, like old computer displays, in the Microsoft Terminal typeface (with crossed zeroes).

Vincent wears black reflex trousers, a button-down shirt with the collar undone, a reflex vest with trauma plates, and black reflex gloves. Sometimes, he wears a tie which is often hastily done, and usually has his sleeves rolled up to his elbows. In the field, he wears a helmet that helps make his cyberdeck faster to use.

Vincent's main weapon is his cyberdeck, but he also carries an EMP gun with an underbarrel shotgun on a two-point sling. Additionally, he carries a space pen with him.

Vincent Farahmand was born on a chilly November day in Silver Spring, Maryland, to a family with a passion for language. His mother, Maria, was a translator who worked for the United Nations and later moved to the State Department. She met Vincent's father, Amir, a linguist who had emigrated from Iran in the 1990s, at a conference on language and diplomacy in New York. Growing up, Vincent was immersed in a world of languages and cultures. His parents spoke English, Farsi, French, and Spanish at home, and Vincent quickly picked up a love for languages himself. He spent hours poring over dictionaries and grammar books, trying to learn as much as he could about the languages he heard around him.   Despite his early love for language, Vincent decided to pursue a degree in computer science and electrical engineering at Stanford University. He was fascinated by the possibilities of artificial intelligence and the power of technology to transform the world. After graduating with honours, he went on to earn his PhD in computer science from MIT, where he wrote his dissertation on the application of self-modifying computer code in artificial intelligence.   Vincent's dissertation, titled "The Power of Adaptation: Self-Modifying Code and its Applications in AI," was groundbreaking in its exploration of the potential for AI to learn and evolve on its own. Vincent's work laid the foundation for a new era of AI research, one in which machines could learn to adapt to new challenges and environments on their own, without the need for human intervention.   After completing his PhD, Vincent went on to work for XOTech, where he continued to push the boundaries of AI research, developing new algorithms and systems that could learn and adapt more quickly and efficiently than ever before.   Despite his success in the tech world, Vincent never lost his love for language and culture. He remained fluent in Farsi, French, and Spanish, (and eventually picked up Mandarin Chinese) and travelled the world whenever he could, always eager to learn more about the many languages and cultures that fascinated him.

Vincent is a cisgender man.

Vincent is bisexual, with a preference for women.

Vincent double-majored in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. He got his PhD (CSE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His dissertation was titled "The Power of Adaptation: Self-Modifying Code and its Applications in AI".

XOTech, specifically on their supercomputing projects. Eventually instrumental in the XoT 7000 platform's development.

Vincent became well-known in the scientific community for his work in computing research, but he was also a well-known figure in popular culture. Vincent often did speaking engagements at universities, a number of TED Talks, and wrote several books. His emphasis on a global, multilateral perspective made him a popular voice around the world, and it can be argued that he inspired a lot of people to think creatively, and optimistically about the future. He is also known for his activist work, which focused on creating educational opportunities for girls in the developing world, as well as encouraging second-language learning in the United States.

It could be argued that Vincent's greatest success was also his greatest failure. His work on self-modifying code was revolutionary, but it was the key element in crossing the boundary between advanced computers and true AI, which ended up being the death of human civilisation.

Vincent is known for his exceptional analytical skills, which allow him to break down complex problems into their component parts and develop innovative solutions. He is able to think critically and systematically about a wide range of issues, from technical challenges in computer science to broader social and cultural questions. Vincent is endlessly curious, and always eager to learn more about the world around him. He is fascinated by languages, cultures, and new technologies, and is always seeking out new information and experiences. His curiosity drives him to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of what is possible.

Vincent believed that advancements in technology could be used to unite the human race beyond our internal conflicts and that new technology could be used to lift up people from all walks of life so long as they were applied properly. However, he wasn't so rigidly moralistic that he wouldn't work for a company like XOTech, which had the resources to fund his research but ended up using it irresponsibly.

Likes: 

• Baking
• Foreign Films
• Poetry
• Gin Martinis with Lemon Twists

Dislikes:

• Nationalism
• Tech-bro startup culture
• Pizza with pineapples
• laptops with touch screens