# Introducing “The Choice Engine”: Delving into Free Will Through an Engaging Twitter Bot After significant dedication, I’m delighted to reveal the launch of **The Choice Engine**, a groundbreaking initiative that fuses psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy in an unprecedented manner. It’s more than just an essay; it’s an **interactive experience** presented via a Twitter bot. […]
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### Oliver Selfridge and His Groundbreaking Pandemonium Architecture: The Genesis of AI and Neural Networks In the exploration of the origins of artificial intelligence (AI) and contemporary machine learning, few figures are as significant as Oliver Selfridge, a trailblazer whose insights established the foundation for our understanding of intelligent systems today. In 1959, Selfridge introduced […]
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### Unraveling Chromostereopsis: The Strange and Mind-Bending Illusion of Depth If you’ve ever come across an image that appears to leap off the screen or generates a puzzling sense of depth where none should be, you may have experienced an optical phenomenon called **chromostereopsis**. This intriguing effect has captivated scientists, artists, and inquisitive individuals alike […]
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# Grasping Memory: The Brain’s Exceptional Storage Mechanism An Aesthetic Visualization of a Neuron1 Our brains are astonishing wonders of biology, comparable to the most advanced supercomputers in existence. Capable of housing the equivalent of 100 million gigabytes—approximately 4.7 billion books—our brain utilizes 86 billion neurons, 400 miles of capillaries, 100,000 miles of nerve fibers, […]
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**How Computers Are Transforming Finance: Sentiment Analysis and Machine Learning** In recent decades, the financial sector has evolved into a technology-centric framework. The lively trading floors of the 20th century, filled with traders vocally executing orders, are being supplanted by quiet, extremely efficient computational platforms that provide outcomes in milliseconds. Prominent financial institutions like JP […]
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**Beyond the Five Senses: Unveiling the Hidden Dimensions of Sensory Perception** When considering human senses, the majority of us typically think of the traditional five identified by Aristotle: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. These senses open a gateway to the outside world, enabling us to maneuver through life with ease. Yet, scientific inquiry has […]
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**Welcome Back to STEM from Scratch’s Monthly Newsletter: Fueling Enthusiasm in STEM for Every Student** Greetings once again from **STEM from Scratch’s monthly newsletter**! If this is your first time visiting, we’re excited to have you join us. STEM from Scratch is a non-profit organization that has recently been revitalized under new leadership. What sets […]
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### Johannes Kepler: The Modest Visionary Who Unraveled the Universe Johannes Kepler (1571–1630) holds a distinct position in the annals of science, recognized for establishing the groundwork of contemporary astronomy. Born into what was formerly a notable family in the Free Imperial City of Weil der Stadt, his early years were rife with challenges. His […]
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**Simon Marius: The Overlooked Trailblazer of the Telescope** *Honoring the 400th Anniversary of the Death of Simon Marius (1573–1624)* On December 26, 1624 (O.S.), Simon Marius, court mathematician of Ansbach and a significant yet underappreciated figure of the scientific revolution, passed away. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Galileo Galilei, Tycho Brahe, and Johannes Kepler, Marius’s […]
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### Charles Babbage: The Diverse Luminary Beyond the Dawn of Computing The mention of Charles Babbage (1791–1871) today often conjures images of 19th-century mechanical computers and his revolutionary contributions that laid the groundwork for contemporary computing. It is tempting to categorize him strictly as the “Father of the Computer.” Yet, to limit Babbage to this […]
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