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If You’re New to Cybersecurity, Read THESE 5 Books

If you’re new to the realm of cybersecurity or hacking, the sight of a bookshelf stacked high with technical manuals and guides, thickened by buzzwords and jargon, might appear downright daunting. I remember feeling similarly bewildered at the outset of my journey into tech. But fear not! I’m here to distill it down, guiding you […]

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Interesting

Inside Three Mile Island’s Revolutionary Restart

The Three Mile Island nuclear generating station experienced disaster in 1979, then shutdown in 2019. Today, the plant is scheduled for an unprecedented restart in 2028. Thanks to Microsoft and its AI datacenters, the power plant is rising from the ashes of a communication meltdown, and this video takes you inside. This video is from […]

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Career Interesting Science

How To Learn Anything So Fast It Feels Illegal (evidence based)

Learning is an art, a process that requires the right tools, methods, and attitude. We often mistake memorizing for learning, but true learning goes beyond mere recollection of information. It involves understanding, analyzing, and being able to apply the knowledge in different scenarios. Unfortunately, our educational system often focuses on the lower level of learning, […]

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Security

CTFs explained in 5 Minutes

Capture the Flag (CTF) is not just a game. It’s an intense intellectual combat that demands an extraordinary blend of logic, skill, and a relentless pursuit of answers. It’s a world where cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts willingly surrender sleep, sanity, and social lives to solve puzzles that simulate real-world cyber-attacks. But these are not just […]

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Career Interesting

How to Learn Anything Faster Than Everyone

Picture this: you’re a child again, filled with dreams of effortlessly acquiring knowledge, like suddenly being able to perform a backflip to impress your classmates, or mastering the guitar to serenade your friends. As we grow older, our learning goals shift towards more practical skills such as languages, technology, sports, or business. Yet, despite our […]

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Career Interesting

How to Learn Faster by Using the Feynman Technique

Richard Feynman, a Nobel laureate and leading theoretical physicist known for his work in quantum electrodynamics, famously employed a unique learning technique that has been adopted by many as a powerful tool for understanding complex concepts. This essay aims to explore the Feynman learning technique and its effectiveness in deepening comprehension and aiding in exam […]

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Science

How to Program the Brain to Learn Without Teaching

Imagine a future where accelerated learning, mental health treatments, and even the acquisition of new skills could be achieved without explicit instruction or physical intervention. This notion, which might seem like a plot out of a science fiction novel, is gradually moving closer to reality, thanks to a revolutionary breakthrough known as “brain sculpting.”  Can […]

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AI Ethics

The Hidden Menace of Social Media Bots: Types, Effects, and What Lies Ahead

Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, share ideas, and engage with the world. But alongside its benefits, it has also opened the door to exploitation by malicious actors, including the pervasive use of bots. These automated accounts can mimic human behavior, deceive users, and manipulate online spaces. Let’s explore the types of bots, […]

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Robotics

Extreme Off-Road | DEEPRobotics Lynx All-Terrian Robot

This video from DEEP Robotics will make you ponder the future of hiking, mountain biking, search & rescue, and warfare.

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Quantum Computing

The truth about quantum computing | Scott Aaronson

This video is from The Institute of Art and Ideas. Few topics have been as simultaneously captivating and misunderstood as quantum computing. It’s a field that, despite its complexity, has been labeled everything from a panacea for all computational woes to an outright hoax. Yet, the truth, as it often does, lies somewhere in between […]

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