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Equality Vs. Equity: How To Be Fair?

Published on March 12, 2023 by Hemanth

Equality Vs. Equity: How To Be Fair? - An illustration showing three stick figures of different sizes standing on platforms of equal heights on the left. The biggest stick figure is able to reach the apple above. But the other two cannot reach the apples at the same height. This is an example of equality. On the right, the same stick figures are placed on platforms of different sizes such that they are all able to reach their respective apples. This is an example of equity.
The equality vs. equity meme is NOT a good lesson on how to be fair. Fairness is not so simple. This essay explains why.
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How To Use Leverage In Life Using First Principles

Published on March 4, 2023 by Hemanth

How To Use Leverage In Life Using First Principles - An illustration showing a see-saw, where a child-like stick figure appears sad and raised on the left. A bigger adult-like stick figure is seated lowered on the right and seems to be smiling.
To use leverage in life without first principles is to run the risk of failing faster harder than without having used leverage in the first place!
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Precision And Accuracy: What Is The Difference?

Published on February 19, 2023 by Hemanth

Precision And Accuracy: What Is The Difference? - An illustration showing a likeable guy on the left named Matt and a big smiling robot named Cheat on the right. The word "Versus" is written between them. Above these illustrations, the following question is posed: Who is the better archer?
Precision and accuracy are often used interchangeably by people of science. But this is not correct. This essay teaches you the correct scientific usage!
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Fermi Problems: How To Deal With Huge Numbers

Published on February 16, 2023 by Hemanth

Fermi Problems: How To Deal With Huge Numbers - An illustration showing a hand-drawn cartoon of Earth with smooth-looking continents and blue oceans. Around this cartoon, the following question is written: "How many fish are there in Earth's oceans??"
Fermi problems deal with huge numbers. This can make them seem difficult. But this essay teaches you how to tackle them effortlessly! 🔥
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Why Do Stupid People Think They Are Smart?

Published on February 2, 2023 by Hemanth

Why Do Stupid People Think They Are Smart? - An illustration showing a stick figure walking with a phone and carrying a shocked expression. An arrow pointing to the stick figure reads "You". The stick figure says, "I see stupid people…"
Have you ever wondered why stupid people think they are smart? This essay explores the psychology of stupidity and tells you what you can do about this issue?
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How To Be A Good Technical Writer

Published on January 27, 2023 by Hemanth

How To Be A Good Technical Writer; The art of technical writing: It's not for everyone!- A stick figure on the left exclaims happily, "I am a good technical writer". A stick figure-like entity on the right exclaims "Me too!" This stick figure-like entity does not have a human head, but a block with "GPT" written on it.
This essay is not a guide on how to be a good technical writer. The art of technical writing is not for everyone. And this essay explains why!
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Entropy And Heat: The Hidden Connection Behind Time Flow

Published on January 25, 2023 by Hemanth

Entropy And Heat: The Hidden Connection Behind Time Flow - An illustration showing the words "entropy" and "heat" interacting with each other on the left. On the right, a beatiful looking steam engine is seen carrying a huge clock. The steam engine seems to be puffing a whick bluish-white cloud of smoke out of its chimney.
The hidden connection between entropy and heat is key to reducing entropy. Yes, it is possible, and it is connected with time flow. Read to learn more!
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The Fundamentals Of Rational Numbers

Published on January 11, 2023 by Hemanth

The Fundamentals Of Rational Numbers - The letter 'i' on the left-hand side says "Be rational!" to the symbol of pi on the right-hand side. The symbol pi responds "Get real!"
This essay not only covers the fundamentals of rational numbers but also serves as a precursor for the Dedekind cut. Read the essay to learn more!
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Why Does Science Love Simplicity?

Published on January 7, 2023 by Hemanth

Why Does Science Love Simplicity? - An illustration with a triangle on the left, a circle at the centre, and a square on the right. The following question is written around these figures: Which of these is the simplest geometry?
From Newton to Einstein, it turns out that simplicity in science is not so simple. Yet, why does science love simplicity? Read to find out more.
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How To Figure Out Who Is Leaking Your Email

Published on January 4, 2023 by Hemanth

How To Figure Out Who Is Leaking Your Email - An illustration showing your email ID on the left. This email ID is being shared with three services at the center: A music streaming service, a newsletter subscription, and a video streaming service. The newlsletter subscription leaks your email ID to three different spam services on the right.
This solution lets you figure out who is leaking your email address and neutralise all further spamming attempts. Bonus use case included. Read to learn more!
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