How practical decisions made during the typewriter time impact the present. Have you ever wondered why the letters on your … More
Category: Concepts Explained
Machine Learning Explained
Understanding machine learning’s place in our lives Each time you open Netflix on your television or tablet, the company’s software … More
What really is “now”?
Understanding the past, present, and future across space. Alarm clocks, sundials, calendars, and watches all dictate how we live our … More
The Halting Problem
Using quantum mechanics, the proven impossible may have become possible. Let’s say I gave you a computer program. You have … More
Creating Synthetic Opioids
Fentanyl and its cousins lead to lethal overdose at a staggering rate Sitting side-by-side in glass vials, heroin and fentanyl … More
Why 1-3 Aren’t Optimal Work Hours
Several reasons why we get tired in the afternoon Have you ever experienced an afternoon slump? A time in the … More
Instruction Sets: Do they matter?
An early choice in the computer design process changes everything. Did you ever realize that the desktop and mobile versions … More
How Wi-Fi Works and the Race to 5G
“Your internet connection is unstable”: this phrase has become all too familiar in these past several months due to Zoom’s … More
Geometric Probability
How shapes shape our understanding of probability. What chances are worth taking? Two main factors, risk and reward, help us … More