Design
Design Connections: Patterns Linking Form and Meaning
In visual design, patterns are elements that play an important role by bringing form and meaning into harmony. Patterns go beyond merely repeating forms and serve an important func
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Information technology
What Is Deep Learning? From the Basic Concept to How It Works
Many of the AI technologies we encounter today operate on the basis of deep learning. Deep learning is always behind the most innovative changes in modern information technology (I
Psychology
The Complexity of the Self: The Psychology of Inner Conflict and Integration
The self (ego) is one of the most important concepts in human psychology and a key element in understanding an individual's identity and self-awareness. The self (ego) goes beyond
Earth science
When Compasses Pointed South: Geomagnetic Reversal
A geomagnetic reversal is when Earth’s magnetic north and south poles swap places. This piece covers how Earth’s magnetic field is made, how scientists found traces of past reversa
General knowledge
How to Create a Mind Map - A Method for Generating Ideas
This time, I would like to put together material about mind mapping, a technique frequently used to discover (generate) new ideas. Whereas brainstorming, another method for generat
General knowledge
The Brain’s Limit on Relationships: Dunbar’s Number
Why can contact lists grow while deep ties stay few? Dunbar’s Number says humans can sustainably keep only so many stable relationships—often about 150—layered as roughly 5, 15, 50
Chemistry
A Solid That Dissolves in the Water in the Air: Deliquescence
Deliquescence is when a solid absorbs moisture from the air and then dissolves in the water it has absorbed. Learn how it differs from hygroscopy, the humidity at which solids begi
General knowledge
Post a Wrong Answer and the Right One Arrives: Cunningham’s Law
Cunningham’s Law is the internet adage that the best way to get the right answer online is not to ask a question but to post a wrong answer. This article covers where the law came
Social welfare
Unemployment Benefits: Essential Eligibility Requirements and How to Claim Them
Unemployment benefits are an important social safety net that provides financial stability when workers unexpectedly lose their jobs. Provided as part of the employment insurance s
Food & nutrition
Protein Functions and Characteristics: What Are Some Common High-Protein Foods?
Protein is an essential nutrient for maintaining our body's basic health and functions. It forms the structure of our body's cells, performs numerous life-sustaining functions, and
Education
The Belief That Ability Can Grow: Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and talent can grow through effort, good strategies and help from others. We look at how it differs from a fixed mindset, the prais
Economics
Better Off Sharing Even When You Excel at Everything: Comparative Advantage
Comparative advantage is the principle that each party gains by specializing in what it can produce at a lower opportunity cost than others. This article covers the basic concept,