From: mk_thisisit
Ryan Poźniak Daniels, despite being born in the United States, identifies as Polish, stating he knows the Polish language and loves Polish culture [01:35:50]. He loves Poland [01:52:03] and does not consider himself Polish-American [01:48:49]. His deep connection to Poland led to him receiving the title of Outstanding Pole [01:31:35] [02:26:53].
Cultural Integration in Technology
Poźniak Daniels’ work often incorporates his Polish heritage. He weaves Polish folklore and culture into his animations [02:53:02] and has brought elements of Polish folklore into music he created with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, rearranging pieces by Chopin [02:53:30]. In his journalistic work, virtual reality, music, animations, and games, he consistently aims to expose and celebrate his Polish roots [02:43:00].
Polish Contributions to Technology
From an early age, Poźniak Daniels was deeply immersed in Polish culture and literature [02:33:02]. He cites works by Polish masters such as Andrzej Sapkowski and Stanisław Lem as a constant source of inspiration for creating new VR applications [02:40:00] [02:47:49].
He believes that Poland is home to many exceptionally talented individuals who are actively shaping the future of gaming, technology, and innovation [02:59:07]. This perspective instills in him great optimism for Poland’s development in the scientific community [03:09:25].
Polish Influence
The integration of Polish culture and literature, such as the works of Andrzej Sapkowski and Stanisław Lem, serves as an inspiration for creating new VR applications [02:47:49].
When asked about his view of Poland from Silicon Valley, he highlighted the presence of talented people working on the future of technological innovations in Poland [02:59:07]. This fosters a sense of optimism regarding Poland’s development in the scientific community [03:09:25].