This blog is going to delve into a complex argument about the purpose of language. When we think of language, we intuitively think of communication. However, cognitive scientists would argue that the purpose of language is to organize our thoughts. How do we parse out the true purpose of language? We can start by analyzing the four properties of human language: discreteness, … [Read more...] about The Purpose of Language
Archives for 2022
Joukowski Airfoils: Where Complex Analysis Meets Aerospace Engineering
In this week’s installment we will once again try to unify many different concepts. Our mission (should we choose to accept it!) is to first develop the fundamental notions of a branch of math called Complex Analysis. While it can be a difficult topic to wrap one’s head around, it is incredibly powerful. After all, there is a saying among mathematicians that the shortest path … [Read more...] about Joukowski Airfoils: Where Complex Analysis Meets Aerospace Engineering
A Simplified Overview of Haptics
To review the concept of extended reality- let’s return back to the definition of reality itself. It is an accumulation of experiences, gathered physically and mentally over time. This means that extending reality is effectively altering or augmenting these experiences as they enter your consciousness, which is done by engaging with your senses. Most prominently in AR and VR, … [Read more...] about A Simplified Overview of Haptics
Nope: Exploitation
Nope is a 2022 movie that was directed and written by Jordan Peele. The movie starts out with a scene from a sitcom called Gordy’s Home, which ends in the chimpanzee animal actor being triggered by a balloon popping on set, and attacking everyone, until he’s shot dead by the authorities. After that, the movie follows Otis “OJ” Haywood Jr. and Emerald “Em” Haywood as they deal … [Read more...] about Nope: Exploitation
Implicit MisogynMe
Gender discrimination is inevitable; as a female, I am automatically considered “less”. The way the American social systems effectively marginalize women from the start of their intellectual journeys normalizes feelings of dehumanization. My value seems predetermined based primarily on my gender, and secondarily upon my ability. This unfounded self-devaluation sparked my … [Read more...] about Implicit MisogynMe