A brilliant neuroscientist dedicated his career to understanding and mitigating human conflict through compassion. Despite a challenging childhood marked by his mother's severe schizophrenia, he chose to embrace hope and positivity, recognizing the light in her struggles. This decision was not born of naiveté but of a profound understanding of adversity, which he carried throughout his life. Even after being diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer, his outlook remained one of resilience and hope, serving as an inspiring example of finding strength in the darkest situations.