Olatomiwa 'Bif' Bifarin

Hey! 👋🏿 My name is Olatomiwa Bifarin; I also go by Bif. I like to think of myself as a proto‑generalist, partly because calling myself a full‑blown generalist would probably disqualify me as one, and partly because I have enough interests that it’s often tricky to articulate them.

I hold a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and I conducted postdoctoral research at Georgia Tech. Currently, I am on a self-imposed career break to focus on some self-directed projects on AI engineering. My academic work spans applied machine learning & AI, biology, and chemistry. You can find my academic page here →

I write two main blogs, plus a YouTube channel and an Instagram blog.

• The Epsilon. This is my AI blog; I cover everything from AI in science to consumer AI apps. I occasionally publish full‑length essays and share personal AI projects. Read The Epsilon →
• episteme Engine (eE). This is my "everything‑else" blog, where I publish (video) essays on science, technology, and the humanities, plus a monthly/quarterly "Around the Web" series that curates summaries, notes, and links across a broad range of subjects. Read more about episteme Engine →
• eE YouTube. You can watch all my video essays here →
• eE Instagram Blog. Here, I share bite-sized ideas, book recommendations, essay clips, etc. Visit on Instagram →
• Wander: Plans are Overrated. My book on a philosophy of knowledge work, inspired by my graduate‑school wanderings. Buy Wander →
• Microgrant Program. I run a seed‑stage philanthropy program—now on its fourth cohort—supporting young Nigerians with tiny grants. Learn more →
• Email: obifarin [at] yahoo [dot] com