Hyoseo Lee
A seeker of patterns.
Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo. An explorer of systems, logic, and the diverse landscape of computation.
Identity & Exploration
I'm driven by curiosity and a desire to understand the fundamental patterns behind everything I encounter. Instead of narrowing my focus, I'm currently exploring the vast breadth of computer science—from low-level systems to high-level abstractions.
Currently navigating my 2A term at Waterloo after completing military service in the Republic of Korea Army. I'm less interested in finding a niche and more interested in seeing how everything connects.
Now
- • Completing Korean Mandatory Military Service
- • Living in Anyang, Korea
- • Exploring various fields of computation
- • Reading and thinking about abstract structures
- • Looking for a brilliant million dollar idea
Technical Skills
Personal Skills
The Setup
Hardware
Environment
Taste Map
A curated collection of influences
Books
"A masterpiece of scientific optimism and the pure joy of problem-solving."
"It explores their intense first love, secret-filled lives, and a traumatic accident that changes them, resonating with themes of navigating turbulent youth."
"The journey of self-discovery and breaking out of one's shell."
"Michael Sandel's deep dive into the moral frameworks that define our society."
"Peter Thiel's philosophy on building the future by creating new things."
Films
"A visual and philosophical meditation on faith, survival, and storytelling."
"The ultimate showcase of logical deduction and the beauty of a sharp mind."
"A fast-paced, cynical, yet educational look at the 2008 financial collapse."
Games
"The purest game about curiosity. A clockwork universe waiting to be understood."
"Perfect atmosphere and tight mechanics. A lesson in environmental storytelling."
"A childhood classic that sparked my fascination with evolution and systems."
"The gold standard of deck-building games. Pure mechanical elegance."
"Fast-paced action with a unique "head-swapping" mechanic."
Music
"explores themes of shared loneliness, mutual understanding, and finding warmth in companionship despite feeling tired or uncertain."
"Powerful, emotive, and full of raw energy."
"Ethereal and nostalgic. A track that feels like a memory."
"A timeless melody about presence and longing."
Pokémon
"Always appreciated its simple design and resilient nature."
"The "Continent Pokémon." Represents stability and growth."
"A misunderstood guardian. Elegant design with a dark backstory."
"Swift and energetic. One of my favorites from the Sinnoh region."
"Small but determined. A symbol of potential and aura."