Shmuel "Shmuel" Silverman

Shmuel and I met in ProVisors probably 7 or 8 years ago. We quickly decided that we needed to have lunch! Of course, we talked about technology, but we spent even more time talking about spirituality, meditation, etc., and he subsequently introduced me to Adyashanti. I remember being in awe that this strong powerful Israeli man, had a such a spiritual dimension to him, that really surprised me at the time, of course in hindsight, having gotten to know Shmuel better, it made total sense. Some of the most fascinating conversations about the ethics of technology, cyber security, data privacy and intellectual property I had with Shmuel. My thinking on these subjects has evolved greatly as a result of these mind and eye-opening conversations with him. Some of the conversations happened over phone calls and coffee and some over a long hike in Novato which I wasn't sure I could complete... and at the IFTBOH group meetings where we continue to tackle these subjects, which he was so passionate about. He dreamed big and thought big and put his ideas into practice. I will miss him dearly and but remember with fondness seeing him at all the various groups we belonged to and having these intellectually stimulating conversations and making plans. I'm glad to see some of what we did together live on as a testament to him.