Mar 12, 2024
Lord Baltimore's Influence on Maryland's Heraldry
I am taking a course in heraldry and one of the assignments in the course is to take a local examples of civic, corporate, and ecclesiastical arms, and blazon them and then…
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Mar 2, 2024
Spatial Reasoning Insights from Hunt the Wumpus and ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents an intricate tapestry of capabilities, extending from simple computation to complex problem-solving traits, including spatial reasoning. Spatial reasoning allows entities to perceive and make decisions about physical spaces,…
Feb 27, 2024
The Intersection of Ethics and Technology in Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
In March 2018, the world was shaken by news of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a self-driving Uber vehicle in Tempe, Arizona. This incident underscored the urgent need for comprehensive…
Feb 16, 2024
Introducing the Count of Krigsvold
Editorial note: This post’s original publication date predates the corrected creation date now recorded for the title. It remains here as an archival announcement. The current Westarctica record controls the dates, hierarchy,…
Jan 31, 2024
The Case for a Government-Exclusive Mastodon Instance
In the digital mosaic of today's social media, a new platform is gaining traction: Mastodon. This decentralized network offers a fresh take on digital communication but also presents unique challenges, particularly for…
Jan 20, 2024
Fourier Transforms in Communication
Imagine you're watching your favorite show on a streaming service, smoothly and without interruption, directly on your smartphone. Ever paused to wonder how such seamless digital experiences are possible? The answer lies…
Jan 20, 2024
I Earned ICCF's Correspondence Chess Expert Title
The International Correspondence Chess Federation has awarded me the title of Correspondence Chess Expert . The certificate says CCE, which is both more compact and rather more useful on a tournament table.…
Jan 15, 2024
Tartans as Woven Heraldry in Scotland
Welcome to a vibrant exploration of Scottish heritage, where colors weave stories and patterns hold power. In Scotland, tartans are not just fabrics but emblems of identity and history, each plaid telling…
Dec 5, 2023
Let's Talk About Quantum Computing
In recent years, quantum computing has emerged as a groundbreaking field, captivating the imagination of scientists, technologists, and innovators alike. This burgeoning domain promises to redefine the landscape of computation, offering new…
Nov 5, 2023
How Math Influences Legal Decisions
In the hushed silence of a courtroom, every word and piece of evidence carries immense weight. Picture the scene: attorneys meticulously lay out DNA matches, eyewitness accounts, and other critical evidence, each…
Nov 1, 2023
What is Stochastic Calculus?
Calculus, a branch of mathematics developed independently by Sir Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the late 17th century, has been instrumental in our understanding of the natural world. It provides…