Shihan Kanungo
Hello there! I’m Shihan—thanks for stopping by. I live in Palo Alto, CA. I am deeply fascinated by mathematics, physics, language, and music. I play the violin, compose with my MPK Mini Plus, and have a music taste that defies genre (and occasionally logic). When I’m not actively immersed in one of these pursuits, there’s a good chance I’m sitting very still, appearing contemplative—while secretly daydreaming about my next snack. I aspire to nurture my passions and use them to make meaningful contributions to the world ... ideally with a bit of joy, curiosity, and the occasional pastry along the way.
Recent news: AI in Math. Amateur mathematician Liam Price used ChatGPT-5.4 Pro to solve 60-year-old Erdös problem on "primitive set" theory. The AI model reused an existing idea in a way that earlier human attempts had overlooked.
Currently reading: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco, and Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel.
Recent Movies: Before Sunrise (d. Richard Linklater), Before Sunset (d. Richard Linklater), and Schindler's List (d. Steven Spielberg)
Current Music Recs: We Stay Ugly 'Til The Pretty Decays by Mara Calder (Spotify), and Remain In Light by Angelique Kidjo. Also, these playlists, with one song each from my favorite albums from 2025: pop and jazz.
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