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Barnum Statement: How To Really Debunk Astrology

Published on March 19, 2022 by Hemanth

How To Really Debunk Astrology Using The Barnum Statement / Barnum Effect - An image of a stick figure posing as a crystalballer and saying "You are sometimes too critical of yourself!" to another stick figure. The other stick figure seems to be panicking over the information.

The Barnum Effect is a psychological phenomenon that explains why astrology and its family of pseudo-scientific practices are effective at convincing people.

Molyneux’s Problem – Can You Really Solve This Challenge?

Published on March 18, 2022 by Hemanth

Molyneux’s problem originated as a philosophical thought experiment in the 17th century. It features a simple a question with a complex set of answers!

How To Intuitively Understand Euler’s Identity?

Published on March 2, 2022 by Hemanth

Euler’s identity is known as the most beautiful equation in mathematics. Yet, it remains inaccessibe for many. In this essay, you get an intuitive explanation!

Why Do We Really Use Euler’s Number For Growth?

Published on February 27, 2022 by Hemanth

Euler’s number (e) is synonymous with natural growth and decay. But why use ‘e’ (2.718…) instead of ‘2’ or any other constant? This essay has the answers!

How To Hear Acceleration Without Modern Technology?

Published on January 29, 2022 by Hemanth

How to hear acceleration without using modern technology? Images from Wikimedia Commons (Portrait of Galileo on the left and a two-outflow water clock from 5-th century BC on the right)

In our modern technological world, we have all sorts of solutions to help us measure acceleration. But what if you lost access to all of modern technology?

Logarithms: The Long Forgotten Story Of Scientific Progress

Published on January 14, 2022 by Hemanth

The story of logarithms: Portrait of John Napier on the left and the cover his book on logarithms on the right

Computing logarithms was not my favourite activity at school. It was much later that I understood the genius behind logarithms. In this article, I elaborate.

How To Tell A Real Law From A Fake One?

Published on January 9, 2022 by Hemanth

Telling a real law from a fake one: A flowchart with "Observation" at the bottom. Observation leads to "Facts", and Facts lead to "Hypothesis". And hypotheses warrant "Experimentation". Experimentation leads simultaneously to laws as well as theories. Laws and theories intereact with each other as well as with experimentation.

When was the last time you believed someone quoting a so-called scientific law? Telling a real law apart from a fake one is a necessary skill.

Why Does Stamina Improve Quickly When You Do Cardio?

Published on December 7, 2021 by Hemanth

Picture of a female runner against a sunset backdrop to help stamina improve quickly

If you wish that your stamina improve quickly, you'll need this. In this article, I try to delve into the technical aspect of what stamina is how it works.

The Fascinating Reason Why Water Does Not Burn

Published on November 29, 2021 by Hemanth

Water does not burn. Typically. But under certain circumstances, even water can be made to burn! In this article, we look at the simple scientific explanation.

Why is Water Remarkably Effective At Putting Out Fire?

Published on November 23, 2021 by Hemanth

Have you ever been in need of putting out fire? Did it happen recently? Or did it happen when you were a child? Did water come to your mind? If so, why?

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