A Tech Pioneer’s Final, Unexpected Act (2018)(newyorker.com)
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A Tech Pioneer’s Final, Unexpected Act (2018)
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/01/01/a-tech-pioneers-final-unexpected-act
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This tells the story of Eric Sun, who (among other things) built Facebook's knowledge graph. He got diagnosed with a brain tumor, quit tech, and decided to pursue his life-long dream of playing the violin.
Very poignant - I hope that the rehearsals and performances were consuming and affirming distractions for Eric.
He asked his loved ones "how can I make my passing easier for you". What a wonderful person.