In this blog post, we look at how the “right to be forgotten” can violate freedom of expression and the right to know, and how it can affect the historical record. In the movie Men In Black, the agents carry special devices. These devices are meant to erase the memories of ordinary people when they witness aliens. If these devices were made available to individuals, people would be able to...
Is Jacob’s lentil stew more than just a dish?
In this blog post, we explore the symbolism of food and the nature of human desire through the biblical story of Jacob winning the birthright with lentil stew. Jacob’s lentil stew recipe (6 to 8 servings) Ingredients – 1/2 cup olive oil – 6 onions, diced small – 400 g lamb, large cubes – 2 blushes – 2 stalks celery – 1 bell pepper – 400 g...
Can AI have intentionality and sentience like humans?
In this blog post, we take a deep dive into the philosophical question of whether AI can have intentionality and sentience like humans. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been at the center of controversy for about 30 years. The Wachowski sisters depicted a negative future dominated by AI in their movie series The Matrix. In a world dominated by machines, The Matrix is a fictional world...
The Internet of Things (IoT): Revolution or Hype?
In this blog post, we take a look at whether the Internet of Things (IoT) is a revolution that will change our lives or just a fad. If you’ve ever imagined the future, you probably have a slightly sci-fi idea of robots running around your house and living a comfortable life in an environment of machines. In reality, this is at least partially realized thanks to advances in...
The existence of life beyond Earth and the possibility of interacting with it
In this blog post, we explore the possibility of life beyond Earth and the possibility of our interacting with it. As of March 24, 2025, the date I’m writing this, humans have yet to discover any planets with life beyond Earth. This is based on the idea that life as we know it can only exist under certain conditions, and that life outside of those conditions remains uncharted...
Expanding citizen observatories for the stars amid urbanization and light pollution
This blog post discusses the importance of expanding citizen observatories to bring back stargazing in the face of urbanization and light pollution. We look at efforts to bring back the beauty of the stars. We’ve all sung the word “star” in a song at some point in our lives. Stars are an integral part of the beautiful songs we hear every day. This is also true in other literature and...
If cities are organisms, what is their evolution and the role of designers?
In this blog post, we look at cities as organisms and explore their evolution and the role of urban designers. There are many ways to study cities. Some analyze cities structurally, while others study them in relation to policy. In particular, recent advances in data and technology have led to the emergence of methodologies that analyze cities using big data and artificial intelligence...
Why did the 4% hitter disappear after 1941 and how does luck affect batting average in modern baseball?
In this blog post, we’ll analyze why the 4% hitter disappeared after 1941 and how luck affects batting average in modern baseball. In 1941, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox finished the season with a .406 batting average. Since then, no one has posted a batting average higher than 0.4 to this day. Even though Williams hit .406, a .406 OPS wasn’t particularly unusual at the...
Human intervention to protect endangered species, is it necessary?
In this blog post, we explore the environmental impact of human intervention to protect endangered species and whether it is necessary. Today, with the advancement of science and technology, people’s quality of life has become increasingly comfortable. People are no longer concerned with survival, but with how they can live healthily, and to that end, they care a lot about the...
How does radar use electromagnetic waves to capture and identify enemy movement?
In this blog post, we’ll explain how radar uses electromagnetic waves to capture enemy movement and pinpoint objects. This is Country X’s operations center, deep underground in a bunker. In the center of the room is a large, square screen, lit up with blinking green dots. It’s friendly fire. Everyone is standing tensely in front of the screen, and suddenly a red dot...