The Far Side of Infinity

A few posts back, I talked about FIGMO Factor (number of days worked divided by number of days left to work). As the denominator approaches zero, the value of the factor approaches infinity. For you math geeks,                        where x=days worked and n=days left to work, with n and x…

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AI Today

Hugh Laurie played the irascible Dr. Gregory House Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a topic of fascination and innovation for decades, particularly in SciFi, with rapid advancements over the past few years. From self-driving cars and voice-activated virtual assistants to medical diagnostics. I was a big fan of the TV…

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Book review: Livewired by David Eagleman

Lots of academics attempt to write for the masses. Few succeed. Kahneman and Sapolsky come to mind. David Eagleman might be the best I’ve read. Livewired is subtitled “The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain." Skip the subtitle, read the book. It’s outstanding. Eagleman masterfully navigates the complex landscape of…

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Proton-Exchange Membranes and The Destiny of Times

Jan Jordynn I didn’t expect to blog about proton-exchange membranes (PEMs) but they came up during my interview with Jan Jordynn on her Destiny of Times podcast. Jan’s got a wide-ranging curiosity and we ended up talking about much more than books and writing. Give it a listen here. I’ve…

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