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The Secret Algorithm Behind Learning
 It’s called the Feynman Technique, and it’s ridiculously humbling.
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Editor's Note: The famous Nobel winning physicist Richard Feynman understood the difference between "knowing something" and "knowing the name of something" and it's one of the most important reasons for his success.
WorkWhat was 'Disease X' and what can we learn from it? In early December, international alarm bells went off because of a mysterious disease circulating in a remote part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dubbed it "Disease X." National and international health experts raced to the scene. Work
WorkRussia Is Making Its Own Gaming Consoles Highlights President Putin orders investigation into Russian consoles to rival PlayStation and Xbox. The Russian government aims to develop a homegrown gaming industry, including both console and games. Issues with Western games fuel Russia's push for domestic consoles. Work
WorkIsraeli Hackers Flock to Barcelona as Spyware Industry Shifts Barcelona has become the cyber offensive capital of Europe, and Haaretz has learned that at least three teams of Israeli researchers focused on facilitating advanced hacking capabilities have relocated to the Catalonian capital in the past year and a half, the latest of them in recent months. Work
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WorkFlorida introduces 10 new laws for 2025 At least 10 new laws will be introduced in the Sunshine State at the start of the year, including measures to restrict social media use for children, protect first responders on duty, and reform the management of dental insurance claims. WorkHow to See the Northern Lights on New Year's Eve Once they arrive, they may spark colorful auroras Monday and Tuesday nights in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine. Parts of Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Iowa and New York may also get a piece of the view.
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WorkMy 25-year adventure in AI and ML Austin Z. Henley Associate Teaching Professor Carnegie Mellon University [email protected] @austinzhenley github/AZHenley Home | Publications | Teaching | Blog My 25-year adventure in AI and ML 12/31/2024 I never intended to work with AI or ML. WorkThe biggest AI flops of 2024 The past 12 months have been undeniably busy for those working in AI. There have been more successful product launches than we can count, and even Nobel Prizes. But it hasn't always been smooth sailing. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkChina is catching up with America in quantum technology - The Economist (No paywall) In a SMALL shop in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei, one of the rarest pieces of technology in the world is on display. The quantum computer in the showroom of Origin, a Chinese startup, looks ready to be plucked from the shelf and fired up. Only 20 such devices are produced globally each year. It is unclear what in Origin?s showroom is for sale, but none of it is supposed to be seen by foreigners. During your correspondent?s visit, which was agreed on in advance, the company panicked at the sight of a foreigner, abruptly cancelled interviews and notified the police. WorkMeet Pearl Young, Who ?Raised Hell? at NASA?s Predecessor - Scientific American (No paywall) Thirteen years before any other woman joined the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics ? or the NACA, NASA?s predecessor ? in a technical role, a young lab assistant named Pearl Young was making waves in the agency. Her legacy as an outspoken and persistent advocate for herself and her team would pave the way for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for decades to come. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWork30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do? In materials, the creation of devices that are even stronger, lighter and thinner could change the world, while bioengineering - married with tight regulation - has the power to transform medicine and tackle "some of the biggest challenges humanity faces - decarbonisation, clean water, food". WorkPost Office: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts Meanwhile, Hudgell Solicitors, which represents hundreds of former sub-postmasters, has welcomed the committee's recommendations, saying they would simplify and speed up the compensation schemes by removing "unnecessary obstacles to justice" which it said it had seen repeated over hundreds of cases. WorkBus fare cap: Passengers in England face ?1 rise The Bus Services Bill currently passing through Parliament will also place a duty on officials to ensure that every town in England and Wales with a population of more than 10,000 people has a regular service operating seven days a week. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkTech that can help you stick to your New Year's resolutions The Clara Colour is our current top pick in our best ereader guide, thanks to its 6-inch color E Ink display, adjustable brightness and temperature, weeks-long battery life and handy Overdrive integration for checking out digital library books. But if you already get most of your e-books through Amazon, the latest Kindle is the best option. You can listen to Audible audiobooks, too, if you connect a pair of wireless earbuds to the ereader. Kobo’s device primarily gets books via the Kobo Store, but it also supports various file types like EPUB, PDF and MOBI. WorkThe best VPN service for 2025 Google One subscriptions include access to the company’s VPN, which works similarly to other VPNs on our list, hiding your online activity from network operators. However, Google announced recently that it plans to shut down the One VPN because "people simply weren’t using it." There's no specific date for the shutdown, with Google simply saying it will discontinue the service sometime in 2024. Pixel phone owners, however, will continue to have access to the free VPN available on their devices. WorkTop Venezuelan pianist urges music world to snub youth orchestra linked to Maduro “Askonas Holt also works with orchestras that are similarly committed to transforming lives through music, as well as those on the frontline of international conflicts such as the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra,” Collins said. “We think our work is even more important in today’s world, where cultural exchange can be a powerful tool to keep borders open, to shine a light on oppressed communities and to build bridges between nations who have turned their backs on one another.” TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise | Privacy PolicyUnsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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