I’m still in the process of converting the book content into markdown format, so please excuse the messy formatting for now. You can view the latest version of the book in markdown here. If you’re interested, you can also purchase the book on Amazon, although it’s not available just yet. The link to the latest […]
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The author of this web content discusses their experience using Prolog as the abstract syntax tree (AST) in Coil, noting that it has been enjoyable. They provide an example of Coil code and its corresponding Prolog AST, highlighting the difference in relationship preservation between the two approaches. The author then explores the querying capabilities of […]
The Pan-American Highway, originally envisioned as a motor-vehicle route from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, was driven by American optimism and a desire to boost automobile sales in South America. However, the dream of a continuous road throughout the Americas was never realized due to the challenge of navigating the Darién Gap between Panama and […]
The field of human microbiome research has grown rapidly in recent years, but along with it has come a number of myths and misconceptions. In this Perspective, the authors aim to debunk some of these misunderstandings and provide accurate information based on evidence. They cover topics such as the history of microbiome research, the size […]
John Ousterhout traces the evolution and unexpected success of the Tcl and Tk scripting languages. The idea for Tcl came from the need for a better command language for integrated circuits design tools. Ousterhout wanted to create a language that was extensible, simple, and could integrate different application features. Tk, on the other hand, was […]
In this web content, the author discusses the decline of computers as a general-purpose technology and the shift towards specialized processors. They explain that the rise of computers is not only due to technical advancements, but also to the economic forces that financed them. However, as progress slows in central processing units (CPUs), applications are […]
OpenRefine is a remarkable tool that is available to everyone at no cost. What sets it apart is its ability to effectively handle disorganized data. With OpenRefine, you can effortlessly clean and tidy up your data, convert it from one format to another, and even enhance it by incorporating external data and web services. If […]
In a New Jersey garage, 22-year-old Sam Zeloof has become a chipmaker by creating his own homemade chips using salvaged and homemade equipment. Zeloof documented his process on YouTube and his blog, showcasing his ability to produce chips with thousands of transistors. Despite his chips lagging behind industry standards, Zeloof believes that making chipmaking more […]
The content introduces the origin of Christianity in ancient pagan religions. It discusses how Christmas trees, Easter eggs, and the timing of holidays have pagan origins, but notes that this information is not what will be found in The POEM. The POEM explores the shared ideas of ancient Mediterranean cultures regarding gods and their powers, […]
This web content is an update for the core mechanics and content of the I, Voyager software. It introduces new features, such as shader-based Saturn Rings, models for the International Space Station and Hubble Space Telescope, and orbit lines for asteroids. Users can now save and revisit specific views, and there are improvements to the […]