Born in 1971, received technical education to become an industrial draftsman and completed mandatory training at a psychiatric hospital. Subsequently studied education, psychology, philosophy, and literature in Cologne, Bonn, and Frankfurt, focusing on the ethical issues of constructivism. Later transitioned to a career as a science journalist. As of 2011, teaches psychology and philosophy at the Eco Design Academy and design at a vocational school in Cologne. Co-founder of the knowledge portal sciencegarden.de. Identifying as a digital bohemian, he has recently been deeply intrigued by topics such as Buddhist mindfulness, fashion, tattoos, and vampires.