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A project to retire
Description 
There are those who eagerly await the moment of retirement and rest from the busy life they leave behind. Others, on the other hand, seek a new project, something that allows them to continue contributing in the remaining years they have.
In my case, I identify with the latter. I can't wait to retire and start working on a great project that will allow me to make a valuable contribution to our world. The Palos Verdes project is precisely that goal. It involves developing a home where I will live the next stage of my life and where I can continue working in the scientific field, with the motivation and desire to teach.
That's why the idea of building an observatory focusing on the topics I have worked on and I'm passionate about arises.
On one hand, there is the teaching of physics in general and astronomy in particular, where the observatory will adopt the traditional characteristics of a laboratory and astronomical observatory.
On the other hand, there is the issue of climate change, where both global data and local aspects, such as the traditional fishing still practiced by some local residents, will continue to be observed.
The sociological aspect is also included, specifically sociophysics, which focuses on forecasting future events.
Lastly, there is the biological field, where the goal is to restore a wetland that used to exist on the property in order to monitor its evolution.
All of these approaches have the main objective of motivating and teaching the youth, both at the local and regional levels. They will also be open to science enthusiasts who wish to participate in this project.
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Who is Willy Gerber?
Description
Born in 1956, I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Physics from the Catholic University of Chile and completed my doctoral studies at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany (Dr. phil. nat.) in theoretical physics.
I have extensive experience in applying physics in the industry, working as a consultant for business management, and in the academic field, both teaching and conducting research.
My main expertise lies in applying physics to machinery design, developing production techniques, and even understanding customer needs, gained through my work at the Hilti Befestigungstechnik AG Research Center from 1980 to 1989.
As a consultant, I have worked with various consulting firms, including serving as a Senior Manager at Price Waterhouse. During this period, from 1990 to 2007, I focused on implementing quality assurance systems, cost modeling, and logistic process simulation.
Since 2007, I have dedicated myself to teaching and research in applied physics at the Institute of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University Austral of Chile.
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Share knowledge and experience
Description
The ultimate and final goal is to make scientific knowledge, even if it's highly complex, accessible to anyone without higher education. Accessibility means not only enabling individuals to understand these ideas but also to apply them and derive direct and practical benefits in their everyday lives. The key to achieving this lies in the way information is communicated, both on this website and through communication events, whether virtual or in-person.
The main product of the project includes:
• Collection and generation of knowledge and expertise.
• Dissemination of knowledge and expertise through web pages.
• Communication of complex knowledge, including topics with advanced mathematics, through tools that enable application with minimal prior knowledge requirements.
• Creation of web-based tools that facilitate the use of knowledge and expertise.
• Transmission of knowledge and expertise in virtual and/or personal forms.
For more details on how knowledge and expertise are documented and explained, please refer to the section "How It Is Explained."
Currently, the project is funded directly through existing savings, retirement funds, and occasional contributions from users of the website who are willing to support it.
The funding is initially allocated towards establishing the basic infrastructure of Palos Verdes, which consists of a residential house that includes a room serving as an observatory/laboratory and accommodation for visitors. As additional funds become available, the intention is to first invest in the development of the wetland by creating practical tools for the study and dissemination of scientific topics. Simultaneously, other subjects such as climate change, sociological issues (socio-physical models), and basic astronomy will also be explored for study and dissemination. In subsequent stages, the goal is to set up a proper observatory/laboratory and, if possible, a small guesthouse.
In this regard, the level of development, the topics covered, and their depth will depend on the level of funding that can be obtained.
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First stage
Description
The first stage aims to construct the house where we will reside, as well as create the initial versions of the observatory and guest space. Both the observatory and the guest space are of a rudimentary nature and are located within a larger room in the third module of the construction.
Within this phase, the use of physics to optimize the design is considered, creating tools that allow each user to apply techniques to their own projects. Additionally, management techniques such as quality assurance will be implemented to monitor the construction progress, and tools will be provided to support users who are developing similar processes.
The basic applications are free, with a small contribution requested for those who wish to use the more comprehensive versions. Furthermore, there is a support service where questions are answered in exchange for a monthly contribution. All these supports directly contribute to the backing of the project itself.
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Second stage
Description
The second stage begins with the work to restore the wetland that was largely destroyed by grazing animals. This includes debris removal and the reconstruction of the two mini-dams that existed in the past. This creates two sub-wetlands, each covering approximately 700 m2, which allows for comparative studies as one is fed by a spring and the second one is fed by both the first wetland and a mineral-rich groundwater, giving the water distinct properties.
As funds become available, the construction of the actual observatory (2.0) will commence, housing the equipment for studying and processing data. It will also provide space for meetings and group work, enabling collaboration with interested parties and conducting training sessions.
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Third stage
Description
The third stage begins when the observatory 2.0 is up and running, and it focuses on creating the infrastructure to accommodate visitors who wish to stay on the property.
To achieve this, there are plans to create a visitor space 2.0 or a guesthouse on the upper level with a capacity to accommodate around 6 people.
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