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Science Fiction Has Lost Its Way

Published on July 19, 2024 by Hemanth

Stick figures depicting other generes seem to be preoccupied with a rock on the ground, while a stick figure depicting science fiction seems to be flying above them using a jet pack while wearing a crown. The science fiction stick figure says "Hey Y'all, check out my fancy jet pack!"
Science lovers deserve better than this!
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The Theoretical Should: How To Handle The Know-It-All?

Published on July 23, 2023 by Hemanth

The Theoretical Should: How To Handle The Know-It-All? - A master-race stick figure telling a normal stick figure "Why don't you do it THIS way?" An arrow from right to left indicates the assumption of the theoretical should on the master race stick figure's part.
When someone tells me “Why don’t you do it THIS way”, this is how I respond!
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What Happened To The Hermit Scientist?

Published on June 11, 2023 by Hemanth

What Happened To The Hermit Scientist? - An illustration showing a crazy-looking mad-scientist like figure on the right with sunglasses, split hair, and a pole in the hand. On the right, you can see a table with scientific equipment. Above this, a label saying "Pseudo Science" is placed.
Look at the Hermit Scientist in the eyes and say "NO" to pseudoscience!
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How To Get Better At Problem Solving

Published on May 13, 2023 by Hemanth

How To Get Better At Problem Solving - An illustration showing a videogame controller connected to a monitor. The monitor has a 2D-brain with two connected jigsaw puzzle-pieces inside. Below these puzzle pieces, we have the following words: "Problem Solving!!"
You need not be a genius to get better at problem solving. And it problem solving need not be a chore either!
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Collective Stupidity Unmasked: How To Navigate Group Dynamics

Published on April 28, 2023 by Hemanth

Collective Stupidity Unmasked: How To Navigate Group Dynamics - An illustration showing four stick figures sitting on a tree branch. The fourth stick figure from the right says, "Stick together folks, we are going to make it!" The stick figure on its left is nearest to the tree trunk and is sawing off the branch that they are all sitting on. If this keeps up, they will all fall down.
Even a group of highly intelligent people can make foolish group decisions. This essay is all about collective stupidity & how to avoid group facepalms!
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How to Understand The Accelerating Pace Of Human Progress

Published on April 9, 2023 by Hemanth

How to Understand The Accelerating Pace Of Human Progress - An illustration showing a futuristic car moving towards a cute-looking steam locomotive. As the meet, a block of text saying "future" points in either direction.
This essay presents a 10-Stage theory on how to understand the accelerating pace of human progress. If you are into tech/science, you will enjoy this one!
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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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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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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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