Hi Jonathan,
I was able to read your essay recently. I enjoyed it, but I haven't gotten a chance to comment on your page yet. I haven't gotten to Connes paper yet, but it does sound like I will appreciate it. I like that idea of reflecting on what was recently read.
Jaime Keller's story does sound a bit similar to mine. I was a Chemistry major before switching to Physics haha.
I will comment on your paper soon.
All the best,
Ernesto