As you’ve noticed over the course of my several blog posts on Scribe, XR has practical applications across numerous industries, from creative fields like entertainment and fashion to academic disciplines such as education and medicine. It’s undoubtedly going to be a very important tool for us going forward- many believe it is the future of how we interact with digital … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Extending Reality
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The History of: Instant Coffee
Instant coffee is a staple in many people's lives. Whenever you need a quick pick me up without having to go through the struggle of making an entire cup of coffee from scratch, instant coffee is there and ready. The earliest version of instant coffee was invented in the 18th century in Britain. It was called a “coffee compound” and was patented by the British government. In … [Read more...] about The History of: Instant Coffee
The Mathematics of Aerospace Engineering
Mathematics is central to all engineering disciplines, including aerospace engineering. After all, it underpins every computation that allows aerospace engineers to better understand physical situations and optimize aircraft designs. Therefore, it is worth dedicating a week to discuss math. The first main topic of this discussion is calculus, which has two central … [Read more...] about The Mathematics of Aerospace Engineering
An Exploration of XR in Museums
Last week, as I walked through Downtown Santa Monica, a flashy storefront on the side of the street caught my eye. The sign in front read “3DAR Art Museum”. My eyes widened at the beautiful graphics displayed in front of the building: huge dinosaurs looming over museum-goers, magical worlds seemed to be unfolding just beyond those swinging doors. But, as I began to talk with … [Read more...] about An Exploration of XR in Museums
A Poetic Justice System: Changing the Stigma of Incarcerated Individuals
If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room would you trust it? - Kendrick Lamar, Poetic Justice Like a flower, in order to grow and flourish, a child needs to be nurtured. Sadly, not every child is raised under conditions that foster proper development. Some grow up in poverty, others in the midst of violence, and oftentimes because of their vulnerability, a … [Read more...] about A Poetic Justice System: Changing the Stigma of Incarcerated Individuals