Calculating Ada

Calculating Ada

Here's a riveting documentary from the BBC about Ada Lovelace, the "Countess of Computing." It's a fascinating look at the contradicting world views of her... Details
Probability vs Likelihood

Probability vs Likelihood

I'm often asked where's the best place to get started in data science and AI. My answer is almost always the same: statistics. Statistics is... Details
Mathematics in Nature

Mathematics in Nature

Siraj Raval has a new video out with more of an artistic flair about the hidden mathematics in the beauty of nature. Brilliant. Simply brilliant.... Details
The Mathematics Needed to Make a Computer Learn

The Mathematics Needed to Make a Computer Learn

Here's an interesting video on the magic math behind machine learning and AI. Details
Mathematics of Big Data and Machine Learning

Mathematics of Big Data and Machine Learning

In this lecture from MIT, Jeremy Kepner talks about his newly released book, "Mathematics of Big Data," which serves as the motivational material for the... Details
How Science is Taking the Luck out of Gambling

How Science is Taking the Luck out of Gambling

I'll be headed off to Las Vegas this week for an internal Microsoft event. When this video on "taking the luck out of gambling" with... Details
Why are Computers Bad at Algebra?

Why are Computers Bad at Algebra?

Just because computers can perform calculations quickly doesn't mean that they are perfect. Details
How to Learn Math Fast

How to Learn Math Fast

Unlike traditional software development, as you progress further in data science and AI, you will encounter more and more advanced mathematics. Given the sad state... Details
The Mathematics of Quantum Computers

The Mathematics of Quantum Computers

Here's great explainer video on the math behind quantum computers. Details
Is Consciousness is a Mathematical Pattern?

Is Consciousness is a Mathematical Pattern?

Humans have been trying to quantify consciousness for at least as long as there have been written records and, likely, this search for understanding predates... Details