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The Mind and Machine: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Human Cognition, Psychology and Robotics
Enter Fullscreen Mode Summary While several market-leading companies have successfully transformed their business models by following data- and AI-driven paths, the vast majority have yet to reap the benefits. How can your business and analytics units gain a competitive advantage by capturing the full potential of this predictive revolution? This practical guide presents a battle-tested…
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Through the Looking Glass
“In another moment Alice was through the glass, and had jumped lightly down into the Looking-glass room.” — Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Mirrors, Lenses, Reflection, and Refraction In Through the Looking Glass, Lewis Carroll’s Alice steps across a mirror into a fantastical realm—a journey through a boundary that mirrors the principles of…
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The Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio
Lucas Numbers: The Missing Link Between Fibonacci and the Golden Ratio The study of the Golden Ratio naturally leads to its close connection with Fibonacci numbers. These two concepts are not merely related by a simple formula—they describe each other in deep, recurring ways. However, there’s a lesser-known yet essential companion to this mathematical relationship:…
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The Lure of the Supernormal: Siddhis Across Time and Tradition
Throughout history, humans have been captivated by the idea of developing supernormal abilities—known in many spiritual traditions as siddhis. These powers range from telepathy and levitation to complete transcendence of suffering and the physical body. Almost every ancient religion includes stories of mystics, yogis, and saints who reportedly developed such powers through intense discipline, spiritual…
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Mexico City Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the Layers of an Ancient and Modern Metropolis
Mexico City, one of the largest urban centers in the world, sits atop the ruins of multiple civilizations. Beneath its bustling streets lies an archaeological time capsule—layer upon layer of cultural, religious, and technological marvels spanning thousands of years. From Preclassic tombs and Aztec temples to colonial crypts and contemporary engineering feats, the city’s subsurface…
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Data Structures for Disjoint Sets
Overview Disjoint-set data structures, also known as union-find structures, manage a dynamic collection of non-overlapping sets. They are crucial in problems that involve connectivity and group membership, such as network clustering, image processing, and graph algorithms. The core operations supported are: These operations are designed to be fast—even across large sequences of updates—especially when combined…
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Introduction to Assembly Language Programming: A Hands-On Gateway to Computer Architecture
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the high-level languages we use every day like Python, Java, or C++? At the heart of every computer, there’s a language that speaks directly to the hardware: assembly language. Although often considered arcane, learning assembly provides a powerful, hands-on understanding of how computers really work. In this article,…
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Quantum Dimension and Timelessness
In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Mad Hatter’s tea party is locked in an endless loop where it’s perpetually 6:00 time has ceased to progress, trapping the characters in a continuous tea party. This strange scenario, where time is neither linear nor completely absent, mirrors ideas in quantum dimensions, where fundamental notions of time and…
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Introduction to Deep Learning: From Logical Calculus to Artificial Intelligence
Enter Fullscreen Mode Summary This textbook presents a concise, accessible and engaging first introduction to deep learning, offering a wide range of connectionist models which represent the current state-of-the-art. The text explores the most popular algorithms and architectures in a simple and intuitive style, explaining the mathematical derivations in a step-by-step manner. The content coverage…
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The Evolution and Fundamentals of Data Science
Introduction to Data Science: Concepts and Practice Data science represents a sophisticated collection of methodologies used to extract actionable insights and value from data. In today’s data-driven world, it has become indispensable for organizations that gather, store, and process large volumes of information. At its core, data science is about uncovering meaningful patterns, relationships, and…