Throughout the adolescence of an art style, the various forms of creation evolve in a variety of ways. Some stay relatively the same throughout the decades and some change rapidly. Over time, the filmic thriller genre intensified, which is particularly noticeable through the films of Alfred Hitchcock. In Rebecca (1940) and Psycho (1960), both of the principal antagonists are … [Read more...] about Films as Politics: Bigotry and Stigmatization in Thrillers
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Some Brief Words on Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos
Welcome back. I hope that all of my readers had a restful winter break and are having a fabulous start to their new semester. In this first blog post of 2024, I am excited to share some brief remarks on the rich and growing field of nonlinear dynamics and chaos. Fundamentally, this field is centered around studying nonlinear systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) … [Read more...] about Some Brief Words on Nonlinear Dynamical Systems and Chaos
Brain Computer Interfaces in the Clinical Field
Everyone’s talking about ChatGPT, Apple’s Vision Pros, and other emerging technologies, but not many people know about Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Just as EKGs monitor heart activity during doctor check ups, a BCI is a computer based system that can monitor, analyze, and translate brain activity into a command in order to carry out a function or action. BCIs are … [Read more...] about Brain Computer Interfaces in the Clinical Field
Remote Collaboration Through XR
As technology rapidly evolves, it is clear that the landscape of work is ever-changing. Especially during and right after the Pandemic, there was a huge shift in where and how people worked, all around the world. According to US News, “home-based workers more than tripled from 2019 to 2021” (US News). And though there are differing opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of not … [Read more...] about Remote Collaboration Through XR
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1 Episode 1
Following Your Destiny Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a famous American TV show that aired from 1997 to 2003 for seven seasons. The show follows the main character Buffy Summers, a high school student who is also a chosen vampire slayer. She has been given the power and responsibility to fight against vampires, demons, and other supernatural beings that threaten the world. … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1 Episode 1