The illusion of selfNeo, the one, in The MatrixExperience is a tango between the extrinsic and the intrinsic. Self drives the experience. As dynamic beings, our perceptions of self change with circumstance. Self is a product of biochemical states that lead to a version of consciousness. A sense of self is something we’re woven into, the threads…… Continue reading The illusion of self

Make your dreams come trueSatireHall & OatesYou’re the only person stopping you from making your dreams come true. Here’s some advice to inspire you.“You have to put in the work. There is no easy way to success,” says Jaden Smith. “I felt so motivated after listening to Tony Robbins speak, for a day, ” comments Natasha.“Dreams do…… Continue reading Make your dreams come true

Exploring Netflix Productions with Python Exploring Netflix Productions with Python I found a dataset of Netflix’s original films and documentaries. I analyze their IMDB Scores, runtime, premier date, and languages. I… Exploring Netflix Productions with PythonI found a dataset of Netflix’s original films and documentaries. I analyze their IMDB Scores, runtime, premier date, and languages. I…… Continue reading Exploring Netflix Productions with Python

Power is a social constructionThe SopranosPower exists as a subconsciously embedded psychotechnology to navigate self in society. It is an extension of a desire to manipulate or influence others. A projection of values you hold important gives someone influence and power.Climbing up societal dominance hierarchies gives you a sense of control. Paradoxically, you have little…… Continue reading Power is a social construction

“Our lockdown is worse”SatireFrustrations regarding lockdown have grown but it’ll get worse before it gets better. People have a lot to say, about the lockdown.“I could always eat, “ shares tempted millenial. “I thought I couldn’t get lonelier,” comments a puzzled student on Zoom. “At the end, it’ll all be worth it. Right?” he doubts. “I…… Continue reading “Our lockdown is worse”

Compromises of PatriotismPassionate sentiment for community-belonging and patriotism belies unquestioned conformism. This passion sells and affects through conditioned absorption of opinions and biases presented to you. The feeling persists across the military, Taliban, Antifa, and Lakers’ fans.Nationalistic or tribalistic belonging can be a rewarding feeling if your happiness is contingent on other people in your…… Continue reading Compromises of Patriotism

Exploring Global Socioeconomic Data with Python and Tableau Exploring Global Socioeconomic Data with Python and Tableau I was curious about how the cost of living varies across the world. So, I found a Kaggle dataset to explore. Exploring Global Socioeconomic Data with Python and TableauI was curious about how the cost of living varies across the…… Continue reading Exploring Global Socioeconomic Data with Python and Tableau

Studying fake news propagation in social network dataThe impact of mass propagation of misinformation on social media became glaringly obvious with Trumpism. “Fake news” dynamically marries fiction with reason to make a seemingly persuasive argument by triggering certain emotions, affirming a demographic’s biases, and preserving certain insecurities. It is deceptive manipulation that appeals to ideals. These…… Continue reading Studying fake news propagation in social network data

How Conversational AI systems understand languageMan falls in love with AI in Her, filmUnderstanding speech is a nuanced problem for a computer program. The literal interpretation of speech may be different from or influenced by the tone, expression, and subtext.Voice-activated systems like Alexa and Siri are great for instruction but having sustained dialogue seems to be…… Continue reading How Conversational AI systems understand language

Reinforcement Learning to teach robots Table TennisReinforcement Learning (RL), a subdiscipline of Machine Learning, is self-learning driven by the feedback of an agent’s actions to maximize reward in an environment. It concerns an agent learning a task in an environment through iterative trial-and-error actions, using the feedback from the actions to inform future actions to generate…… Continue reading Reinforcement Learning to teach robots Table Tennis