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Understanding Machine Learning: A Guide for Tech Enthusiasts

In today’s tech-driven world, machine learning has become a buzzword that permeates numerous industries, promising advancements and innovations at an unprecedented scale. However, if you don’t work with it directly or indirectly, the concept of machine learning may seem daunting and elusive. Fear not, as this guide aims to demystify the world of machine learning,… (read more)

Technology at the South Pole: Unlocking Mysteries and Pushing Boundaries in Scientific Exploration

Discover the remarkable technological marvels of the South Pole and its role in research and exploration. Dive into the captivating intersection of technology and extreme environments, uncovering groundbreaking projects and future possibilities. Join us on this exciting journey and witness the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.

Understanding the Differences: Structured, Unstructured, and Semi-Structured Data

This is a much longer post than I usually write, but it has helped me wrap my head around the topic. Imagine a scenario where a business executive is tasked with making data-driven decisions to drive growth and stay ahead of the competition. They are inundated with vast amounts of data from various sources, ranging… (read more)

Crush Deepfakes: Don’t Be Fooled By Cleverly-Created Media

As the threat of deepfake technology continues to grow, experts are working tirelessly to develop methods and techniques to detect and expose manipulated media. In this blog post, we will explore some of the approaches that experts employ to identify deepfakes. You don’t need to be an expert to spot them. By understanding these methods,… (read more)

Understanding PhotoDNA: A Powerful Tool for Online Safety

In our increasingly digital world, the need to prioritize online safety and combat harmful content is getting more important all the time. One remarkable technology that plays a crucial role in this endeavor is PhotoDNA. While you may not be a technology expert, I’ll try to provide an accessible introduction to PhotoDNA and its significance… (read more)

Blockchain 101: How This Disruptive Technology is Changing the Game!

If you’ve been following the tech world lately, you’ve undoubtedly heard a lot of buzz around blockchain, and it’s probably been mostly connected to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. But what exactly is it and why is it so important? Today, I’ll break down everything you need to know about blockchain technology in an easy-to-understand way…. (read more)

Human Bias in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize our world, but it is not without its flaws. Despite its advanced technology, AI still reflects human bias, which can have harmful consequences for society and individuals. The reason for this is simple: AI is being trained by humans. The process of developing AI involves feeding algorithms… (read more)

Coming Soon! Cybersafety Ebook

Update: At the beginning of 2017 I reorganized my work on the book and got the text written. It took a little over three months. I have a cover, and it’s at this moment in the hands of an editor for the second pass through.  I think it’ll probably be early in 2018 when I… (read more)

Liquid Metal Alloy May Repair Nerve Damage

There’s pain you can live with—or learn to live with—and then there’s nerve pain, and pain caused by nerve damage. Patients with pain caused by damage to the sciatic nerve often live with not being able to find a comfortable position to sit, stand, or lie down. Research into finding relief from this pain took… (read more)