Tag: Science
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When Philosophy Meets Computer Science
We do more than nothing Do we live in a simulation? What is ethical? As philosophers, we receive quite some mockery because people assume we ask questions that have no answers and cannot be formalized. But what I—and many others—actually do is something quite different. We are not asking questions that cannot be answered. We…
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Emergent Structures in AI and how body becomes mind
How does mindfulness emerge from mindless matter? How do billions of neurons firing in patterns, or millions of artificial parameters in a neural network, give rise to understanding, consciousness, and meaning? This transition from body to mind, from physical substrate to mental experience, represents one of the most fascinating frontiers in both philosophy and artificial…
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Weekly Problem no.13 Vector Chase!
Here’s our weekly mathematical problem. this time in Geometry!
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Weekly Problem no.9. The Simpson’s Paradox
Simpson’s Paradox: A Causal Inference Challenge by Yildiz Culcu The Medical Treatment Paradox You’re the lead researcher at a major hospital analyzing a new treatment for a chronic condition. Here’s the aggregated data from two hospitals over one year: Hospital Treatment Group Success Rate Total Patients Hospital A New Treatment 60% 200 Hospital A Standard…
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My Sickness saved my life- the Region Beta Paradox
When things get bad, you should hope for even worse times according to social science
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Problem 1: The Traveling Salesperson problem 10/01/2024
And here the solution to our Problem #1 04/10/2024 As PNG and HTML file See more on the weekly Problems Page.
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AI will never replace human artists. Here’s why.
If you are a true art fan, you don’t value good sounds or colors but stories that are exclusive to the human experience.
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Legal Reasoning and the Roe v. Wade Decision: Exploring the Intersection of Law and Morality
The case of Roe v. Wade (1973) is a seminal moment in U.S. legal history, epitomizing the complex interplay between legal reasoning, constitutional interpretation, and moral values. At its core, Roe v. Wade addressed the deeply contentious issue of abortion and the constitutional right to privacy, ultimately legalizing abortion nationwide and establishing a landmark precedent…
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10 Cryptographic Techniques you need to know
From Roman Empires to supercomputers Cryptography, the art of writing or solving codes, has been an integral part of human history. It has evolved from simple ciphers used by ancient civilizations to complex algorithms that secure modern digital communications. This article provides an overview of 10 different encryption methods, offering a glimpse into their historical…
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Holding files for ransom. The Outlaws of the digital world.
Ever wondered what is being held for ransom in a ransomware attack? A little guide to the practice of Cyber-outlaws