Sarveshwar Shuklasarveshwarshukla.hashnode.dev·Dec 5, 2024The Hidden Influence of ImagesLet’s talk about images, those thumbnails and visuals that we see every day, and how they quietly may create a bias. Now, whenever we scroll on our news feed or social media, say - YouTube, Instagram, Twitter etc. we see a bombardment of eye-catching...PhilosophyMedia Bias
Fietzscherfietzscher.xyz·Sep 2, 2024On the Necessity of Law and Judicial SystemsBefore we dive into the messy world of human-made laws and judicial systems, let's take a moment to consider their philosophical grandparent: Natural Law. It's like the legal equivalent of asking, "But why?" until you reach the fundamental nature of ...information asymmetry
Rishvanthstudybuddies.hashnode.dev·Aug 12, 2024UK Schools To Teach 'How To Identify Fake News' Under Government PlansIn a significant development in the education sector, the UK government has unveiled plans to integrate lessons on recognizing fake news into school curricula. Announced on August 11, the initiative aims to combat misinformation and enhance students'...CurriculumUpdate
Mustafa Dalgasft.hashnode.dev·Jun 24, 2024Defending Enlightenment and Critical ThinkingIn recent events, YouTuber Diamond Tema has faced severe threats and an arrest warrant in Turkey for his critical remarks about Sharia law and the Prophet Muhammad. His situation highlights the ongoing struggle between free speech and religious sensi...78 readsEnglishdiamond tema
ROHIT SINGHsinghrohit.hashnode.dev·Jun 16, 2024How to read problem statements in Competitive Programming :We all know how to read, we have our whooping 2 month of experience! Oh, my sweet summer child, my experiments show that many people with kinda cool achievements like medals on ROI don't know how to read statements. But don't worry, I'll teach you. W...Competitive programming
Simone Andreanisimoneandreani.it·Jun 5, 2024The 2024 catalyst: large language models and the Dunning-Kruger effectIn recent years, large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 have revolutionized how we interact with information. They can generate coherent text, answer questions, and even simulate conversation with impressive accuracy. However, this technological mar...Workplace-culture
Keep Codingkeepcodingblog.hashnode.dev·Mar 21, 2024Brandolini's Law aka the Bullshit Asymmetry Principle.Before we start on Brandolini's Law: I can't recommend enough the seminal text by American philosopher Harry Frankfurt: "On Bullshit". Arguably one of the most important works of XX century philosophy and it's very accessible, so don't be afraid to t...Productivity
Peter Merrillpeterm.hashnode.dev·Feb 21, 2024The Anti-Assumption Mindset: Embracing Intellectual Humility in Software EngineeringHave you ever launched a feature with confidence, only to find it leaving users scratching their heads? It's a scenario familiar to many software engineers, regardless of experience. Often, the culprit resides in the shadows: assumptions. These unspo...48 readsAssumptions
Meaningless Thinkerthoughtsanctuary.hashnode.dev·Feb 9, 2024My Thought SanctuaryThis is not a blog. This is just a place for me to put all my different thoughts and mental tools like it is a wildlife sanctuary, growing and preserving. This is to save my mind and, potentially, of those who read it. It is based on the digital gard...thoughts
Ishwer Sharmaishwer13.hashnode.dev·Feb 7, 2024Level Up Your Code Game: Critical Thinking, DSA, and Recursion (No Cap!)Yo, code squad! Ditch the lukewarm lattes ☕️ and grab some brain-boosting rocket fuel , 'cause we're about to embark on a wild coding adventure that'll blow your mind like that viral cat video with the laser pointer (you know the one). Buckle up, but...DSA
