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Information technology

Waiting on Each Other Until Everything Stops: Deadlock

A deadlock is a state in which several programs each wait for a resource the other holds, so none of them can move forward. This article covers how deadlocks arise, the four Coffma

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Psychology

A Balance the Mind Creates on Its Own: Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort that arises when contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors exist at the same time, together with the automatic process of

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Robotics

Robots You Wear: Exoskeletons

What exactly is an exoskeleton, a robot you wear like clothing to add strength to your body? This article covers its history starting with Hardiman, the sensors and control that re

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Robotics

Reaching Out a Hand from Afar: Teleoperation

Teleoperation lets a person control a distant machine directly, sending their hands and eyes where people cannot safely go. This article covers its origins in 1940s–50s nuclear lab

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General knowledge

A Simple Guide to Writing a Personal Statement

This time, I would like to cover the basics of writing a personal statement that you need when applying to a school, company, or similar institution. A personal statement (self-int