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Sean Adams started out giving us a little background on his families political history, and how they expected him to enter in to the world of politics... However,  he had different intentions, and found himself being infatuated by type, design, & the world that revolved around it. He emphasized that writing everything down is essential, in which I feel is key as well because ideas can come to you at any moment, time or place & the chances of you forgetting that idea is greater if you don't take a second to jot it down.  I find myself making mental notes and forgetting to physically log an idea somewhere, next thing you know when time comes for you to bring that idea to life, only a portion of the thought is produced. When speaking on clients, & the ideas they have he suggested to do the "wrongest," scenario possible  which in a sense is genius because what could possibly go wrong from there.  Its kinda like starting from the other end of the spectru...

Upon entering the Saulk Institute we were greeting by a security guard initially, until 6:01pm and Max walked out to grab us.  As we entered through the courtyard he advised us that the buildings currently there were not part of the initial plan and that it was all trees, Torrey Pines I believe.   He gave us a brief history about how Jonah Saulk who founded the cure for polio and happened to be in contact with the mayor at that time of San Diego, who's son so happened to be a polio survivor around the same time as well.  The land was ultimately donated,  and he envisioned a place where the top scientists from around the world could come and act as a sort of "meeting of the minds." This day was exceptionally special because the spring equinox was happening and the sunset was going to be lined exactly with the "river of life," which is the canal in the center of the main courtyard.  A special set of cameras were set up (multiple) in unison and the sunset ...