Francesca Colaiori @akacaycepollard.bsky.social · 21/06/20252/5 He had a rare ability to combine depth and clarity, rigor and creativity. His teachings continue to guide me, and his kindness, his discreet humor and his generosity have left a lasting impression. 100
Francesca Colaiori @akacaycepollard.bsky.social · 21/06/20253/5 I took this photo of him and Y.-C. Zhang during a walk through the ancient ruins of Rome, the day we were celebrating the Nobel Prize to Giorgio Parisi, in 2021. Joy, science, friendship, everything was intertwined in that moment. 100
Francesca Colaiori @akacaycepollard.bsky.social · 21/06/20254/5 In the last meetings, he had mentioned that he had something for me — something that, he said, I would be happy to receive. When I later wrote to send him this photo, I also asked him about that mysterious gift. He replied that he was still looking for it, adding, “research takes time.” 100
