Inference, Graphs, and State Machines: Navigating Complex Systems

Inference, Graphs, and State Machines

Tools that can effectively bridge the gap between precision and abstraction are typically necessary for comprehending complex systems, enabling us to model, forecast, and optimize results. This course examines fundamental ideas including state machines, graphs, and inference; each offers distinct viewpoints and approaches to handling complex issues. These tools are crucial for examining dynamically related …

Flowcharts and Feedback: Harnessing Visual Tools for Complex Systems

Flowcharts and Feedback

Textual analysis and numerical data alone are frequently insufficient to comprehend and manage complex systems. Visual tools like flowcharts and feedback diagrams are now indispensable for streamlining complex procedures and facilitating efficient communication between different fields. These graphic representations aid in capturing the dynamic interactions inside systems, whether they are used in software development, psychology, …

Math That Does Not Compute: Exploring the Boundaries of Mathematical Language

Math That Does Not Compute

Although mathematics is sometimes seen as a strict and unchanging field, it is actually a language that is always changing and intended to express the complexity of the cosmos. It bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications while adjusting to the needs of human advancement. Mathematics has undergone constant change to satisfy the …

10 Reasons Why Creativity Is The Key to Healthy Aging 

Why Creativity Is the Key to Healthy Aging

Aging is an inevitable part of life, but how we age can significantly impact our quality of life. While maintaining physical health is often emphasized, nurturing creativity can play an equally crucial role in healthy aging. Engaging in creative activities such as painting, writing, playing music, or crafting not only enriches our lives but also …

Systematic Creativity: A Framework for Innovation and Success

KNOWLEDGE = KEYWORDS + FLOWCHARTS

Creativity is often misunderstood. Many people see it as a random spark of inspiration, a gift possessed by artists, writers, and inventors. However, true creativity—especially in the context of problem and decision-making—is far from random. It can be systematic, structured, and even optimized. In KNOWLEDGE = KEYWORDS + FLOWCHARTS, the final section, Systematic Creativity, explores …

Gaming nootropics for math supremacy and antiaging

Learning math is like playing chess. Young people do it better because they have better visuospatial intelligence. This is raw processing power, the sort of processing gamers do when playing DOTA2 or other complex real-time strategy games. Using the nootropics that help video gamers gain an extra edge may also help us. The same agents …

Practical Strategies for Effective Brainstorming Before Speedwriting

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It is always important to create ideas whenever one is writing an essay or a report or even when developing any other creative work. However, brainstorming assumes a different perspective when adapted to be used together with speedwriting. When writing, it is essential that you prepare the mind before the pen takes action on paper …

Visualization via touch: tactile sensitivity is not just for the blind

tactile sensitivity

In this article, I want to address visualization via touch. This is not something people discuss – which is why I want to touch the subject. More reading here, here, here, here, and here. Usage 1: Visualizing touch in PAO Just as we can use color to encode details, we can use texture. Typically we would …

Role of Keywords in Efficient Notetaking While Speedwriting?

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Notetaking is a fundamental skill that enhances comprehension and retention of information. However, when paired with speedwriting, it takes on a new dimension—allowing you to capture more information faster without compromising clarity.  The key to effective note-taking in speedwriting lies in the strategic use of keywords. In this article, we’ll explore how keywords play a …