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ST: TFS West End vs Broadway

hi, I have through various means been able to pull together a fairly comprehensive set of notes on the differences between TFS Broadway and TFS West End.

Unfortunately this is structured in the opposite way of what makes the most sense (which would be noting changes made for Broadway relative to the West End version, as would actually follow the play's development timeline), but I was in too deep before I realized that.

if you are also knowledgeable on this topic, feel free to get in touch about things I missed or am misrepresenting xxx

TFS Broadway transcr/pt is here, all notes about the differences in the West End version are in relation to this.

Philadelphia Experiment

USS Eldridge scene plays out almost the same but the framing is a bit different in the West End version. The experiments seem to have been ongoing. One member of the crew complains about being a “lab rat” and “taking orders from Nazi eggheads” (another crew member responds, “it’s not Nazis, moron, it’s Einstein”), and Captain Brenner scolds him. He’s more of a believer it seems, or at least doesn’t express doubt like he does in the Broadway version.

The crew also complains about getting headaches.

Cpt Brenner’s line and exchange with crew member about it being his son’s birthday, etc is the same.

1959 opening scene

The first scene after credits is a scene of all our teen characters getting ready for school, with Bob on the radio as the framing device. He says it’s October 1, 1959.

Joyce is in bed with Lonnie, getting dressed for school. She’s looking for her playbook. He asks why she doesn’t cast him in the play, and she says “because you’re 25, Lonnie.” Lines that are moved later on Broadway about how Joyce used to be fun, now it’s “Act II, cue the lesbians” happen here. Lonnie discovers a letter about the Indiana State Arts Scholarship and they fight about Joyce thinking she’s better than everyone. Line that was cut from Broadway where Joyce says she thought he was different because of his whole “James Dean” thing but it turns out he’s just like everybody else.

Hopper is trying to fix his car engine, it explodes. Dialogue basically the same as Broadway convo between him and his dad at school.

Creel family arriving at the Creel House, scene is pretty much the same (but no Creel House door in the background). Henry doesn’t have his radio.

Patty is listening to the radio at the bathroom sink and reading Astounding Things. Principal Newby comes in and scolds her about reading degenerate trash, tells her to say her prayers and finish getting ready. Patty prays to Wonder Woman - “I know this isn’t technically canon, but could you just make me invisible, just for today?” Henry is also onstage (in the Creel House attic) and seems to hear her, and his voice comes through her radio.

Virginia comes up to the attic to find Henry. He picks at his left hand, and she tells him not to scratch his scar.

Bob dedicates a song to “a special someone” and Patty teases him about his crush on Joyce

Bob’s radio broadcast set-up is at his house, not the high school

Picture day

Walter gives Henry the tour of the school. Dialogue is basically the same, which makes the “Virgin!”/ “That isn’t true, ask Claudia” exchange with Alan make a lot more sense

I think they imply that Principal Newby's wife/Bob’s mom ran off with Ted’s dad?? Idk man

Walter to Henry, looking at his left hand: “Is that a scar?”

Patty grabs a notebook from Henry’s locker instead of the Captain Midnight radio (it’s a black composition book) and notes that it’s written in code. “It’s like in Captain Midnight?”

Henry: “I used to have the whole set, with the code-o-graph and the spyglass” - says he lost the spyglass

“This is just my own cipher.”

Henry pretty deliberately shakes Patty’s hand with his right hand even though she reaches out with her left.

Play auditions

Bob and Karen audition before Patty. It’s really comedic, Karen kisses him aggressively

When Sue asks for volunteers to read with Patty for John, Karen raises her hand clearly still wanting to make out. Bi queen Karen?

In their conversation after auditions, it’s actually Bob trying to convince Patty to do the play and she still has reservations. “When you were standing up there on that stage in front of everyone, something happened to you. Something magical.”

Henry in the Void

Henry doesn’t throw up the smoke, it just shows up.

Initially realizing he’s in the Void is a bit extended, there’s some cool stuff with the clock ticking and Henry’s voice echoing

Church

Claudia doesn’t bring Prancer’s body to church. Instead, she passes out flyers

Claudia: “I know who it was. It was satanic witches!” vs on Broadway she is the one to say "the devil has come to Hawkins"

Walter notes that the movie they saw at the drive-in was A Bucket of Blood

Hopper and Bob talk about the case instead of Hopper and Henry.

No mention of the devil in Patty and Henry’s conversation, nor an exorcism

Dream sequence is pretty different, it's about Patty getting to sing what she wants instead of finding her mom. Patty sings the “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” solo instead of her mom. Background dancers are our cast from Hawkins (still wearing the clothes they wore to church), not showgirls. Patty wears a Wonder Woman/“Miss Mystery” costume.

Scene ends with Patty saying, “Henry, I’ll do the play if you do” and Henry responding “See you in rehearsals” while they do their little fist salute at each other.

Dialogue with Virginia and Henry after she sees him is extended: “If you’re with another child, you must always be supervised.” “It’s not forever, Henry, it’s just until we figure out how to get you better. For now, I think it’s best that you wait before making any new friends.” Virginia wipes Henry’s bloody nose with her handkerchief like Brenner does in Act II.

Hopper and Bob digging up Prancer

I think they just reference Karen’s bird singular when I’m pretty confident that on Broadway it’s “Karen’s birds” (either of these could be me mishearing : ) )

Bob’s camera gets broken and Hopper says he'll buy him a new one with the reward money.

Play rehearsal

Hopper interviews Ted first, they kinda imply Ted is cheating on Karen or at least going out without her and doesn't want her to know

Hopper’s conversation with Henry starts out with Hopper treating Henry seriously as a suspect but he eventually concludes “you don’t really have the upper body strength, do you?” No offer to collaborate on the investigation. “Anyone ever tell you your kind of a creepy guy?” still end of their interaction

Henry's bathroom vision with Mind Flayer Patty escalates lot more quickly. “I thought you were going to tell me your big secret. About the cat. The one you killed. I know about all of them. I know there’s going to be more.”

Henry puts his hands on Mind Flayer Patty’s shoulders and recoils, clutches at his left hand.

No Demogorgon face puppet on Patty

Patty’s dialogue before they kiss is a little different: “What if the thing you hate about yourself isn’t a curse, it’s a blessing? What if it’s not a mistake? What if it’s a miracle?” Henry also isn’t as inconsolable, they are both standing up for the kiss.

Melvald’s

They actually explain the underage drinking lol. Joyce to Hopper: “He’s just going to let you serve yourself alcohol? How does that work?”, Hopper says they’re afraid he’ll get them in trouble with his dad if they don't let him drink

Some dialogue between Patty and Henry was cut from Broadway that implies Henry has some form of telepathy

PATTY: Do you think this is what normal people feel like? All the time? HENRY: I know it’s not. She’s depressed. He’s nervous. She thinks he’s an idiot. He’s scared of her. They’re all bored. PATTY: How do you know that? HENRY: Truly? PATTY: Yeah. HENRY: I can hear them. In my head. PATTY: Really? HENRY: Yeah. All the time. PATTY: Well what am I thinking? HENRY: Right now? You’re thinking about your mom. You’re always thinking about your mom.

Handy Talky sex jokes are different

Instead of accusing Hopper of actually caring about the investigation, Joyce is the one to bring up the reward money - “you want the reward money!” and Hopper tells her she also has skin in this game because if someone in the play is killing the animals, the play could be shut down and she’ll lose her shot at the scholarship. (I don’t know how he knows about the scholarship in this version since that info is dropped when Joyce and Lonnie are talking in his bedroom lol)

No “there’s big feelings, we’re sharing” lines

Henry and Virginia in the attic

After Virginia leaves, Henry creepily sings “Tonight You Belong to Me” and has a conversation with Alice that was cut for Broadway

ALICE: Where’s Henry? HENRY: I’m right here. ALICE: You’re not Henry. You’re not him. HENRY: What?

D.A.D. investigation

Hopper calls Joyce shrill 🙁 Their dialogue is pretty different here, no mention of balling.

“You’re not my type.” “What type am I?” “This is exactly what I’m talking about. Bob, what’s the word I’m looking for?” “Kind?” “Bossy” “Courageous” “Stubborn” “Happy” (??? from Bob, IDK) “Shrill” “I’ve dated(?) girls like you. Always looking for trouble. Always spoiling for a fight. Combative! That’s the word, thanks Bob.” Joyce comes back that Hopper is a self-aggrandizing, egomaniac, meathead, “a phase girls go through to find out the truth that all men are just scared little boys”

No “I kind of have a thing about blood” from Hopper, he’s just upset Joyce and Bob aren’t taking him seriously about his injury

Victor has dialogue that “there are kids in there, I have to get the kids out” when he’s in his WWII flashback

Patty and Henry in the attic

Henry about the Creel House: “I know it’s weird. We left Nevada in kind of a rush. This is the first place we could get.”

Patty: “It’s freezing up here,” Henry: “I like it cold.”

Henry in the Void when Patty’s mom turns into a Mind Flayer vision: “It’s coming for you! It wants you!"

Vines connecting into Henry’s back and restraining Patty and Principal Newby that aren’t there on Broadway iirc

Pretty different dialogue between Patty and Henry. She doesn’t go into the Void

PATTY: “It’s not real. It’s not real, it’s the nightmare! But it doesn’t have to be. you can make it a nice dream, remember? You just have to close your eyes and imagine it. Henry, what do you see?” HENRY: I see you, Patty. Outside Melvald’s. When we got thrown out for kissing. It started to snow. It’s beautiful. It’s perfect. PATTY: What is? HENRY: You are. It all is. I just wish I could stop it all. Right here.

Henry starts seizing, Patty tells him she loves him. “You have to say it!” Henry tells her he loves her too.

Vines go limp, releasing all of them (and I assume dropping Principal Newby through the floor)

No “save the boy” line from Principal Newby to Bob

Patty still runs off after this, Henry tries to scream after her that he knows where her mother is.

Virginia, Henry, and Brenner

On Broadway, Virginia is standing next to Henry’s bed holding a teddy bear while singing “Tonight You Belong to Me”. In the West End, she’s sitting on the bed and Henry’s head is in her lap.

Henry Nevada Backstory

“Henry is 7” opens the birthday party footage instead of 8. Birthday party footage otherwise the same, and text fairly similar, including mention of the possible GSW. I'm not sure if they give any kind of timeline on his disappearance considering some dialogue Brenner has later (implying that incident was 10 months prior to the events of the play)

Projection ends on aerial footage of Hawkins moving from the Creel House to HNL. A sign says the Hawkins High musical has been cancelled

Hawkins National Lab

No mention of the wound on Henry’s left hand

Brenner measures Henry’s pupil dilation (I think? Shines a light into each eye and then rattles off some numbers) after Henry kills the rodent. Henry then collapses into his arms as opposed to jumping into a hug. Brenner doesn’t wipe the blood off Henry’s face.

Joyce and Hopper at the police station

This is a totally different scene. Hopper: “I talked to the Hawkins Power and Light nerds, they have no record of any power surges.”

Hopper: “Joyce, this is a bad idea.” Joyce: “‘Joyce, this is a bad idea,’ do you know how many times I’ve heard that? I should have a tattoo on my ass at this point.”

Hopper hasn’t talked to his dad yet, Joyce insists on going to the police. Their Mexico conversation happens at the station, Hopper admits he’s fixed his already car. The almost kiss is interrupted by the secretary calling for Joyce that Chief Hopper is waiting for them. Joyce then says, “Send me a postcard. Look, this is bigger than us! Hopper, I can’t let Victor get away with it.. This isn’t the end, this is the beginning. I’m going in there. Are you coming with me or not?”

Joyce brings out her library books to make their case to Chief Hopper. “We think he brought back a device, from the war. A handy-talkie.”

Chief Hopper basically calls Joyce a whore - “I’m surprised you even have the time. Because as I understand it, you’re already juggling half the boys in town” ooookay

Hopper: “I think you’re the joke. I think you’re just a scared little boy. And I’m not going to sit here and take it.” Hopper and his dad go at it. Hopper is the one to say they need to a confession

Lonnie is passed out at the station, Joyce sees him on their way out but runs off

Hospital

Patty tells Bob that she can’t tell him what happened because “he’s listening, he’s always listening” as the lights flicker

Patty leaves to sit with Victor when Joyce and Hopper arrive with food. The dialogue in this scene is pretty different. Bob: “What if he comes for Patty next?”

Hopper: “We need proof, we need a confession. I can get Victor to confess…we need to lure him where no one will be able to hear. The quarry, maybe?”

Bob says they should do the play with Henry as the lead, lure Victor to them that way and set up a recording device in the changing rooms and set up the fake scene where he’s being interrogated by the Chief of Police

Bob: “Then Hopper is the hero. Easy peasy!”

Bob goes into Victor’s room to ask Patty to do the play. They argue and Principal Newby sits up. Bob exits to get help, and Patty and Principal Newby have their conversation. “I thought another baby - you - would save my marriage - but she left and I punished you for it my whole life. But you don’t know the secret. What we did. That’s been rotting in me. And this thing, it’s like it could smell it.”

Patty asks, “Henry?” And Principal Newby says no - “The boy stopped it. It was killing me Patty. If the boy hadn’t fought it, it would have won.” “What would have won.”

Principal Newby draws “the it” with blood from his eyes: “I can’t explain it, I have to show you.” He draws the s2 Mind Flayer (it's very similar to Will's charcoal drawing from s3).

Wall of monitors

Brenner’s dad died as a result of the Eldridge incident, so he explains what happened as images show up on the monitors.

“On October 28, they tested it. It was my 15th birthday.” An audio recording from the opening scene plays.

Brenner: “The entire crew was lost save for my father who was horribly wounded. Now, I was allowed to see him once before he died and he told me what really happened. The ship became momentarily invisible because it was gone, gone to a dimension beyond our own.” Henry says “that’s impossible.” Brenner responds, “That is what everyone said. They told me my father was dying, that it was the morphine talking. The funniest thing they said was that his body kept rejecting the blood transfusions. They couldn’t figure it out, but I knew. Something changed. He changed. After he died, I dedicated my life to Project Rainbow. I joined the research team at the Department of Defense at their base in Nevada."

Brenner: “We had access to special materials. And then one night about ten months ago, one of our scientists broke out our facility carrying something very, very dangerous. His remains were found two days later. Near a cave system. There was no trace of what transpired...We had nothing. Almost nothing.” Lab guy wearing hazmat suit comes out, holding a box. “Just the tiniest hint that someone else had gotten there first. Have you ever seen a container like this before? The scientist who escaped was carrying (???). Don’t you want to know what’s in it?”

They put the electrode headpiece on Henry and open the box. It contains Henry’s lost Captain Midnight spyglass. That revelation is what causes Henry to start to seize.

“What happened when you opened the box, Henry? What did you see?”

No gate opens, what looks like Dimension X appears on the monitors. The monitors crack and Henry falls to the floor. Brenner wipes the foam and blood from Henry’s face. He says, “can you get me back there?” Brenner: “Yes, I can get you back there. Henry, you want to hear(?) a big secret? And that big secret is hiding in a little part of your brain called the amygdala. Now we just need to make contact. We just need to say hello. Is that something you want? Together we can open a door back to that other place. A gate, if you will. We can do it, Henry. You and me, together. Father and son.”

Patty and Henry in the Void

Patty reaches out to Henry without Bob, Joyce, and Hopper, or the radio. “I don’t know how to find you, so you’re going to have to find me.” She puts on a blindfold. “Talk to me, Henry. Find me.” No mention of Captain Midnight. She enters the Void.

Henry: “We don’t have long. It’s not safe for you here.”

It felt clearer to me here that they’re looking at Henry’s nervous system, and the synapse-y Mind Flayer projection in the background is in his amygdala.

Discussion about Henry needing to fight it. Henry says he’s tired of hating himself and everyone else. He wonders if this is where he belongs.

Henry still shares Principal Newby’s secret, but it’s that Patty wasn’t abandoned, but was taken from her mother because she was young and declared unfit - not that she was born because Principal Newby had an affair with a student.

Patty cries, says doesn’t want to be alone again. Henry tells her to run from him and she says she can’t. She gets up and holds hospital bed Henry’s hand. “Where would I go? I’m the girl from nowhere, however(?) I can’t give up. Don’t fight for yourself, just fight for me.” Something about there being monsters, but that doesn’t mean they’re all bad. She wants to find her mom and for Henry to come with her. “We can fight the monsters, we can find the good in this world. Me and you, Henry.”

No back and forth between the lab attendants in this version. The thread with one lab attendant having a conscience about all this/going against Brenner is not present.

Inmate 58361

Lab attendant pleading with Henry is a bit different: “I just work here, kid. I just follow orders. I have a daughter at home and (???)”

Dark of the Moon opening night

Less backstage chaos business overall. Karen’s new costume is a “sexy Halloween costume” version of the original instead of the almost naked cauldron skirt/spider nipples. Alan and Karen bicker, I think about double standards about Alan’s unitard costume.

Bob apologizes to Patty: “I should have protected you. Especially from dad.”

No “incest is edgy” jokes about Patty and Bob.

Lonnie is the one that gets mistakenly grabbed for Hopper’s interrogation instead of Victor. Lonnie confesses that he stole baby Jesus from the Nativity.

No Aisle F, Seat 12 vs Aisle 12, Seat F mix-up, Lonnie just says they were giving away tickets at the door. “I’m trying to get back together with my girl, she’s the director.” He doesn’t seem to know Hopper?

Creel murders

No scene with Alice before dinner, Henry just enters the Void right away. Dialogue between Virginia and Alice is a bit different, Alice says, “I just want things to go back to normal.”

Some extended dialogue from Virginia when she’s talking to Brenner: “I tried to be a good mother to him. I tried everything. I just don’t know if what happened to him made him that way, or if deep down he’s always been like that(?)”

Big Mind Flayer is maybe just a projection or at least a much less elaborate prop, no big puppet for the Brits :(

Blackout at the play

Scene transition doesn’t involve Patty’s Barbara Allen “not the baby!” dialogue, and no prop baby for Joyce and Bob’s conversation

Slightly different dialogue from Henry to Joyce: “What are you going to do, rewrite the ending?” You make all these plans. You think you have control. But it is bullshit. Don’t you see? I do. It used to be that I could just hear the voices. But now I can see them. Now I can see everything.”

Joyce: “No, okay, I know that you feel like you don’t belong, all right I don’t either, but things can change. God, I mean, you? You have changed so much since your first audition and Hawkins has been changed too.”

No “You will” from Henry to Joyce after she says “I don’t understand.” Otherwise the scene is the same.

Some more pointed dialogue from Brenner to Patty on the catwalk, “What about you? I never would have found him without you. How did you get him to attack your father like that? What did you do to him?”

Brenner doesn’t call Henry an “it”: “Patricia, he’s a weapon, and he’s the property of the United States government.”

Brenner: “He’s a killer, Patty, and he needs to kill. And he needs me. Not you. Me.”

Brenner keeps telling Henry, “do not fight, connect”

Patty does not take a breath before the blackout that ends the scene

Epilogue

Hopper just asks Joyce “How’s Lonnie?” no jokily pretending to not know his name like on Broadway

Bob’s dedication to Patty is: “Wherever she is, I hope she’s tuning in. Wonder Woman, this one’s for you.”

I believe the song that plays over Patty meeting her mom is different, and there aren’t any showgirls backstage with Patty’s mom / they don’t sing together.

When Patty and her mom hug, the “STAGE DOOR” sign flickers. Patty’s mom asks what is that, and Patty responds it’s nothing, probably bad wiring

#the first shadow #st: tfs spoilers #tfs spoilers #joyce byers #jim hopper #patty newby #stranger things

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betterbooktitles · 1 year ago

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My great grandfather “Bud” Wilbur gave his son Jack an Erector Set one Christmas then took it back the same day. The Erector Set was a children’s toy made of metal pieces that allowed kids to build various model structures like bridges and poorly made bridges. Before video games, children had very few choices for entertainment: marbles, Erector Sets, or becoming a Peeping Tom. Those were the choices. My grandpa Jack was going to be an engineer like his father, and to seal his fate, great grandpa Bud bought him the tools to try his hand at building. Bud, seeing the pieces scattered on the floor must have thought “pearls before swine” while having his eureka moment. Using the toy he had bought his son, he built a model of what he called The Simultaneous Calculator, what the American papers in 1937 called “Robot-Einstein,” and what the Japanese dubbed “The Wilbur Machine.”

He didn’t build the first calculator. I believe that honor technically belongs to the Mesopotamians who made the first abacus. Nor did the calculator conceptually resemble the digital computing systems we have now that employ ones and zeros and a lot of electricity. The Wilbur Machine was an analog computing system with pulleys and brass bars that solved 9 equations simultaneously (or 9x9 systems according to an MIT grad’s thesis that I can only comprehend up to page 4). Math equations that once took a full day to solve now took roughly 1-3 hours. It sped up the production of large structures, power grids, and for one country it seems, planes. It was a big advancement in 1936-37, an advancement that was eclipsed by better smaller machines soon after. In the United States, that is. In Japan, a 3x3 system Wilbur Machine was replicated in the late 30s and a fully functioning 9x9 calculator was completed in 1944 at the Tokyo Imperial University’s Aviation Laboratory.

You read that correctly. My great-grandfather Bud Wilbur built a machine that was stolen by an Axis power right before World War II. Japan continued to use the machine until the war’s end. So, uh…sorry about that? It wasn’t Bud’s intention.

Read the rest of the essay here.

#essays #essay #writing #reading #personal essay #Japan #interesting #travel #science #math #MIT #Wilbur machine #dan wilbur #long reads #movies #family

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sea-otter148 · 2 years ago

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Some more headcanons of mine:

- The Galileo family (Alice, the mom, and her daughter, Judy) are both astronomers, and Alice is known for her work in NASA on developing lunar and Martian rovers, while Judy is known for her discovery of a new pulsar in the Milky Way. Both of them helped to finance expeditions on the moon and Mars to search for resources such as water in order to plan for future lunar and Martian expeditions.

- Eliot the Cat actually did some time for a DUI, but he turned his life around, and his friend Wordsworth the Parrot stayed crime-free. Wordsworth is now a real estate developer, while Eliot got a degree in structural engineering and is now the CEO of his own construction company.

- Monet the Zebra, like Vincent, is a painter, but he also works as a landscaper to pay the bills.

- Antonio the Duck (aka Vivaldi) is a French horn player in the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and he is also one of the most respected members.

- Stella the Cat and her girlfriend Patricia (the squirrel in Baby's Favorite Places) live together in an apartment in Washington DC. Stella works as a professor at Gallaudet University (she found inspiration from Marlee Matlin's work on Baby Einstein), where she teaches English literature, and Patricia is a successful indie game developer.

- Miles the Raccoon had a hard time bonding with his father, who struggled with his coming out as bi, but they both eventually founded their own, somewhat successful mechanic shop (Timothy and Son's Auto Repair) in town through teamwork and his father's acceptance of his identity.

- Lastly, Hugo the Hippo started as a successful conductor, but he eventually fell into depression after a budget cut forced the symphony orchestra to disband. However, he went back to form his own orchestra with the former members of the last one, as well as newer members, and learned to cope with his seasonal bouts of depression in a healthy manner. He personally feels rejuvenated when working with his orchestra. As a side hustle, he teaches a master class in conducting and orchestration at Tanglewood Academy.

My headcanons for what happened to the Baby Einstein puppets after the show ended:

- Bard the Dragon went on to pursue an acting career, but eventually he left that dream after he became cripplingly self conscious about his attitude and the unintentional trauma he caused kids to feel. However, he went back after going through therapy and issuing a public apology, and he now works as a stage actor for a community theater.

- Pavlov the Dog got a career as an archaeologist, and his partner, Jane the Monkey, is a renowned natural zoologist and author.

- Vincent Van Goat reconnected with Vivian, and they got married shortly after that. Vincent is still a painter, and his wife Vivian is a critically acclaimed performance artist.

- Isaac the Lion became a high school geometry teacher, and later got a husband, Osvaldo, who works part time as a youth pastor at an affirming church. They adopted two kids, Andrés and William.

- Otter took the money from his only appearance on Baby Einstein and saved up on residuals from DVD sales to buy a camera, as he found a calling in photography. He is now a somewhat successful photojournalist.

- Pillie and Coco both found their passion in music; Pillie became a music professor at a local university, and Coco became a percussionist in a Grammy-winning jazz fusion band.

- Mozart the Koala went on to become a conductor and composer, and won 3 Album of the Year Grammys for his recordings of Mahler's First Symphony, Mozart's Magic Flute opera, and his own collection of classical pieces.

- Tragically, when Bach the Rabbit went on to be a respected organist and had a budding career, he died in a car accident at age 29.

- Neptune the Turtle became a marine biologist and got featured in the Nature and Science journals for his discovery of a new variety of deep sea species.

- Beethoven the Giraffe, though depicted playing the violin, is actually a cellist and double bassist, and he earned a spot in the New York Philharmonic as one of their most respected members.

- Quackamus Duck became a billionaire through getting in early on natural gas fracking, though later recanted that investment and became a philanthropist, donating heavily to climate change organizations and investing in renewable energy startups.

- Neighton the Horse fell on hard times after leaving the show due to being a drug addict, and it was rumored that he took the money from residuals to pay for his addiction. He is now recovering and 13 years sober. MacDonald the Cow founded a farm and started his own rather successful business growing and selling wheat, rye and barley. Neighton and MacDonald got married and founded an agricultural school.

#baby einstein #astronomy #structural engineering #tw: depression mention #bi

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ultrahpfan5blog · 2 years ago

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Barbenheimer Part 2: My thoughts on Oppenheimer.....

After a 50 min break after Barbie, I settle down to watch Oppenheimer in IMAX. I am a big fan of Nolan's movies. I haven't seen Following, but I either like or love every movie he has made. He's one of the few directors who is the star of his own movie, whether the lead actor is someone as famous as Leonardo DiCaprio or some unknowns like in Dunkirk. So I went in with high expectations and Nolan lived up to those expectations again.

Oppenheimer is a movie that leaves you shaken. I genuinely can't believe how a 3 hour movie which is all talk, ended up being so gripping that it just rushed by. This summer has seen its fair share of long movies, with a majority of summer blockbusters clocking in around 2.5 hours, but I felt the length with all of them. Not with Oppenheimer though. While I would hesitate to call it Nolan's best, its easily one of the best of the year.

What is amazing is the film is essentially two films at once. One is a movie about the construction of the bomb and the Trinity test and subsequent deployment of those bombs. The second is a courtroom drama of two legal proceedings happening at different points in time. Both movies are riveting and the structure of the movie is enthralling. The first act of the film basically acts as the first 2 acts of both movies. It sets up the characters, the various dynamics etc.... Then the second act is essentially the final act of the first movie, and the third act, if the final act of the second movie. It was a genius way to keep audience enthralled throughout.

The film is just filled with extraordinary work by everyone involved. The cinematography, costume design, product design, the practical effects, the performances, the directing etc... is all superb. I fully expect this film to get a lot of Oscar nomination come Oscar season. The characters are extremely well realized, and not just Oppenheimer or Strauss, but every single individual. There are so many known actors that appear in this film, sometimes just for a scene or two, but somehow every character is a fully realized character. I also like that Oppenheimer is portrayed as man. He has flaws, but he also has traits to be admired. Even Strauss is not portrayed as evil, just vindictive. Also, as someone who is in the Engineering field, the construction of the bomb was just fascinating to me. I loved watching legendary 20th century scientists, who are rockstars of the scientific community, depicted as people and I loved a lot of their individual interactions. The scenes between Oppenheimer and Einstein for example, were terrific. The final scene between them is genuinely terrifying. In general, the way Oppenheimer's mind is visualized is awesome.

There is not much in terms of flaws. The film is talky. For some, that may be boring. I can maybe say that the actual portrayal of the explosion, while exciting, was not as bombastic and horrifying as it could have been. There are moments in the courtroom drama part of the film, where it feels like it could have been edited down a little. And it took me about 15 minutes to get a handle on the structure of the film and the back and forth time jumps. But honestly, can't think of too much else apart from that.

The performances are incredible across the board. Cillian Murphy should be a top contender for best actor. The guy has been excellent in supporting roles for a while, but he kills it here. Apart from scenes from the Lewis Strauss confirmation hearing, he is on screen for every scene. RDJr finally breaks out of his Tony Stark skin and delivers a superb turn here. He really bursts into top gear in the final act of the film. Emily Blunt is lovely. She is largely in the background but she shines superbly when she has to be front and center towards the end. Matt Damon is immensely likable as Leslie Groves, one of Oppenheimer's true supporters outside of the scientific community. The film is littered with so many other excellent performances. Benny Safdie as Edward Teller, Josh Hartnett as Ernest Lawrence, Kenneth Branaugh as Niels Bohr, Jason Clarke as Roger Robb, Tom Conti as Albert Einstein, Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock, and David Krumholtz as Isidor Isaac Rabi are all highlights in the movie. Casey Affleck walks in for a couple of scenes and sent chills down my spine with his performance. Alden Ehrenreich has a superb mini arc of his own as aide to Strauss and he has some of the most satisfying scenes in the movie where he converts to an Oppenheimer supporter as he figures out the things Strauss has done. But there are so many excellent performances in this movie that I could go on and on.

As a director, Nolan has really outdone himself. I can't make an assessment as to where this film lands in Nolan's filmography but it is towards the top of an already excellent set of films. I suspect nothing will outdo TDK trilogy and Inception for me, but this might land right behind those. All in all, a 9/10 movie.

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Hi Engie !

If you're looking for something to read, I heard that a newly mit graduate had done a quite interesting thesis about the Observation of Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen Entanglement on Supraquantum Structures by Induction Through Nonlinear Transuranic Crystal of Extremely Long Wavelength (ELW) Pulse from Mode-Locked Source Array.

Also, the scientist's name is Gordon Freeman, I think you two should collaborate, you guys could do some wild shit

Engineer: Well, you're a bit late to the party, pardner. I'm already very well aware of Dr. Freeman, worked with him before actually.

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A Mind in Motion: The Evolution of Paul Dirac’s Thought and Legacy

Paul Dirac's life and work embody the intricate dance between intellectual curiosity, philosophical evolution, and the relentless pursuit of scientific knowledge. His strict upbringing, characterized by a unique linguistic regime imposed by his father, played a pivotal role in shaping his intellectual trajectory. This environment, where French was spoken with his father and English with his mother, likely honed Dirac's ability to navigate complex systems and think abstractly. Initially inclined towards engineering, a path influenced by his family's vocational leanings, his innate mathematical aptitude eventually led him to the realm of theoretical physics.

The interplay between environmental influences and innate talent in the development of exceptional minds is a fascinating aspect of Dirac's story. The structured and disciplined environment may have fostered Dirac's meticulous approach to problem-solving, a trait that would later serve him well in the precise world of theoretical physics. His natural affinity for mathematics, evident from an early age, underscores the role of inherent ability in shaping one's academic and professional pursuits. Investigating similarly raised individuals could provide valuable insights into the cultivation of genius, elucidating whether specific aspects of their upbringing, such as bilingualism and strict discipline, were instrumental in their success.

Dirac's transformative shift from an anti-religious, anti-philosophical stance to embracing mathematical beauty as a guiding principle in physics is a defining aspect of his legacy. This philosophical evolution led to the creation of the Dirac equation, a seminal work that seamlessly integrated quantum theory with special relativity. The beauty and elegance of this equation not only reflected Dirac's newfound appreciation for aesthetic considerations in physics but also underscored the efficacy of such an approach in driving scientific breakthroughs. Historical precedents, such as Johannes Kepler's laws of planetary motion, derived from a desire to create a harmonious, beautiful system, preceded empirical validation, illustrating the power of aesthetic considerations in anticipating scientific truths.

The pursuit of string theory, driven by its mathematical elegance despite lacking direct empirical evidence, further solidifies Dirac's enduring influence on the philosophical underpinnings of modern physics. This interplay between beauty and truth in physics suggests that aesthetic considerations can serve as a heuristic for theory development, particularly in areas where empirical data is scarce or inconclusive. Moreover, the significant role of geometric thinking in Dirac's contributions, particularly in the development of the Dirac equation, underscores the importance of geometry in driving innovation in physics, from Euclid's influence on Isaac Newton's understanding of space to Albert Einstein's reliance on Riemannian geometry for general relativity.

The disparity between Dirac's enigmatic public persona and his nuanced personal life serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges inherent in science communication. The public's perception of scientists is often reduced to caricatures or stereotypes, neglecting the rich tapestry of their personal experiences and motivations. Presenting scientists in a more holistic light could enhance public engagement with science, fostering empathy and understanding for the human endeavor behind scientific discoveries. Exploring Dirac's personal struggles, including his complicated family relationships and his later-life introspections, humanizes the figure of Dirac, offering a compelling narrative for science outreach and education initiatives.

Dirac's later years, marked by introspection and a critical reevaluation of his work, including Quantum Field Theory, exemplify the self-reflexive nature of scientific advancement. Despite his personal reservations, his legacy remains resolute, with ongoing research drawing inspiration from his pioneering work. The continued pursuit of theories guided by the principle of mathematical beauty stands as a testament to Dirac's profound and lasting influence on the trajectory of modern physics. His work has also influenced fields beyond physics, such as mathematics and philosophy, underscoring the far-reaching implications of his ideas.

Graham Farmelo: Paul Dirac and the religion of mathematical beauty (The Royal Society, London, March 2011)

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NASA Demonstrates ‘Ultra-Cool’ Quantum Sensor for First Time in Space

Future space missions could use quantum technology to track water on Earth, explore the composition of moons and other planets, or probe mysterious cosmic phenomena.

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility aboard the International Space Station, has taken another step toward revolutionizing how quantum science can be used in space. Members of the science team measured subtle vibrations of the space station with one of the lab’s onboard tools — the first time ultra-cold atoms have been employed to detect changes in the surrounding environment in space.

The study, which appeared in Nature Communications on Aug. 13, also reports the longest demonstration of the wave-like nature of atoms in freefall in space.

The Cold Atom Lab science team made their measurements with a quantum tool called an atom interferometer, which can precisely measure gravity, magnetic fields, and other forces. Scientists and engineers on Earth use this tool to study the fundamental nature of gravity and advance technologies that aid aircraft and ship navigation. (Cell phones, transistors, and GPS are just a few other major technologies based on quantum science but do not involve atom interferometry.)

Physicists have been eager to apply atom interferometry in space because the microgravity there allows longer measurement times and greater instrument sensitivity, but the exquisitely sensitive equipment has been considered too fragile to function for extended periods without hands-on assistance. The Cold Atom Lab, which is operated remotely from Earth, has now shown it’s possible.

“Reaching this milestone was incredibly challenging, and our success was not always a given,” said Jason Williams, the Cold Atom Lab project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. “It took dedication and a sense of adventure by the team to make this happen.”

Power of Precision

Space-based sensors that can measure gravity with high precision have a wide range of potential applications. For instance, they could reveal the composition of planets and moons in our solar system, because different materials have different densities that create subtle variations in gravity.

This type of measurement is already being performed by the U.S.-German collaboration GRACE-FO (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-on), which detects slight changes in gravity to track the movement of water and ice on Earth. An atom interferometer could provide additional precision and stability, revealing more detail about surface mass changes.

Precise measurements of gravity could also offer insights into the nature of dark matter and dark energy, two major cosmological mysteries. Dark matter is an invisible substance five times more common in the universe than the “regular” matter that composes planets, stars, and everything else we can see. Dark energy is the name given to the unknown driver of the universe’s accelerating expansion.

“Atom interferometry could also be used to test Einstein’s theory of general relativity in new ways,” said University of Virginia professor Cass Sackett, a Cold Atom Lab principal investigator and co-author of the new study. “This is the basic theory explaining the large-scale structure of our universe, and we know that there are aspects of the theory that we don’t understand correctly. This technology may help us fill in those gaps and give us a more complete picture of the reality we inhabit.”

A Portable Lab

About the size of a minifridge, the Cold Atom Lab launched to the space station in 2018 with the goal of advancing quantum science by putting a long-term facility in the microgravity environment of low Earth orbit. The lab cools atoms to almost absolute zero, or minus 459 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 273 degrees Celsius). At this temperature, some atoms can form a Bose-Einstein condensate, a state of matter in which all atoms essentially share the same quantum identity. As a result, some of the atoms’ typically microscopic quantum properties become macroscopic, making them easier to study.

Quantum properties include sometimes acting like solid particles and sometimes like waves. Scientists don’t know how these building blocks of all matter can transition between such different physical behaviors, but they’re using quantum technology like what’s available on the Cold Atom Lab to seek answers.

In microgravity, Bose-Einstein condensates can reach colder temperatures and exist for longer, giving scientists more opportunities to study them. The atom interferometer is among several tools in the facility enabling precision measurements by harnessing the quantum nature of atoms.

Due to its wave-like behavior, a single atom can simultaneously travel two physically separate paths. If gravity or other forces are acting on those waves, scientists can measure that influence by observing how the waves recombine and interact.

“I expect that space-based atom interferometry will lead to exciting new discoveries and fantastic quantum technologies impacting everyday life, and will transport us into a quantum future,” said Nick Bigelow, a professor at University of Rochester in New York and Cold Atom Lab principal investigator for a consortium of U.S. and German scientists who co-authored the study.

More About the Mission

A division of Caltech in Pasadena, JPL designed and built Cold Atom Lab, which is sponsored by the Biological and Physical Sciences (BPS) division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. BPS pioneers scientific discovery and enables exploration by using space environments to conduct investigations that are not possible on Earth. Studying biological and physical phenomena under extreme conditions allows researchers to advance the fundamental scientific knowledge required to go farther and stay longer in space, while also benefitting life on Earth. 

IMAGE: NASA’s Cold Atom Lab, shown where it’s installed aboard the International Space Station, recently demonstrated the use of a tool called an atom interferometer that can precisely measure gravity and other forces — and has many potential applications in space. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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writing patterns

List the first sentence(-s) of your last 10 AO3 works.

Thanks @freizusein ! What a cool game.

All in all I noticed that I tend to start with a character's judgement and thoughts about a situation, rather than the situation itself.

I'm tagging everyone who wants to do this! These games are meant to be shared, so please take part if you want to :)

I'll start with my second-to-latest work because my latest is explicit, I'm going to put that one behind a cut.

Here's a link to my works on ao3.

2. To Serve The Sacred

Mass Effect Andromeda, Kett characters, rated T

The alien hung in the air, limbs and head limp, as the electric field danced through its body. It had been a pleasant surprise, when they’d first come to Sector 1-19-NYKZ, to see their own contraptions work so well on these aliens. As if they were made for them.

3. Bintumani

Rivers of London, Elsie Winstanley & Mamusu Kamara, adventure, rated G

After her time in Zimbabwe and Zaire, Elsie’s supervisors at the library had decided that she needed a couple of calm years and, as far as they were concerned, it was going well.

4. the empty cage

Mass Effect Andromeda, Ryder siblings, rated G

Ryder is not sure what he expected when he brought Sara on board the Tempest. Not … this.

5. in any other world

Mass Effect Andromeda, past Ryder/Reyes, rated T

Ryder doesn‘t like returning to Kadara. The planet itself is nice enough, especially now that the vaults are cleaning the atmosphere and the sulfuric smell slowly recedes. The cave systems are interesting in and on themselves and Ryder enjoys the ragged mountain landscape. Not as nice as the floating rocks of Ryder-1, but he likes his landscape to have a bit of a vertical structure to it. Now that the Kadara outpost is well established, the planet should be a welcome stop to buy the less common machine parts Gil needs from time to time. It should, but it isn‘t, and that‘s mostly to do with how the apparent peace came to be.

6. a lucky man

Mass Effect, transmasc Shepard & his mom, G

Shepard is not sure how long it’s been. He’s called her, they have talked over voice and video, he has written messages and updated her on the things going on in his life like the good son he is. But with her position on the SSV Einstein and his own assignments, not to mention his N7 training, it’s been a few years since they last met in person. And in that time, he has changed a lot.

7. under the burning sun

Mass Effect, Shepard & Kaidan grieving Ashley, G

All in all, it’s a fruitless idea, Shepard knows that. But he set course anyway – the Council is reluctant to deny him anything so soon after he saved them, so getting permission was easy. Shepard knows that it won’t last forever. Rather than going rounds that ultimately won’t help with the threat of the coming invasion, he should focus on the next step. It isn’t over, no matter what the Council likes to think. But instead of doing something about it, he’s here.

8. Studying Dragons

The Memoirs of Lady Trent, Natalie Oscott, G

The woman approached Natalie when she finished clearing her workspace. Natalie recognised her. They talked from time to time, mostly about engineering. Ever since returning to Scirland, Natalie had been trying to calculate the aerodynamics of the artificial dragon wings she had built. She tried to remember the woman’s name.

9. What we're made of

HP, trans Viktor Krum / Hermione Granger, rated G

The two glasses of butterbeer felt heavy in Viktor’s hands as he left the table and went looking for Hermione. Her friend – Ron … Weasley? – really didn’t seem to like him. He didn’t want his and Harry Potter’s friendship, he didn’t seek their approval, per se, but getting along with Hermione as well as he did, he had hoped that at least he could be on speaking terms with her friends.

1. Breathe, breathe in the air

Rivers of London, Peter/Beverley and Peter/Old Beverley, rated E

I had my head buried between Beverley’s legs and was licking her in a lazy, relaxed sort of way, the kind of Sunday morning sex when you know you don’t have to get up for quite a while and can spend some time just idling around.

#a game is on #birdypersonal #fanfic

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Unlocking the Full Potential of Salesforce CRM with Expert Consulting

Salesforce is widely recognized as one of the most powerful and versatile CRM platforms in the world. From sales automation and customer service to marketing campaigns and business analytics, it offers an extensive toolkit for managing customer relationships and business operations.

However, many organizations only scratch the surface of what Salesforce can do. Without the right strategy, configuration, and training, your CRM can become underutilized — or worse, a source of frustration.

That’s where Salesforce consulting services come in. With the right expert guidance, businesses can unlock the platform’s full potential, transforming Salesforce from a tool into a true engine of growth and innovation.

Why Salesforce Often Falls Short Without Consulting

Implementing Salesforce isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. Many companies invest in the platform but:

Don’t align it with their business processes

Fail to integrate it with other systems

Lack internal expertise to configure or customize it

Struggle with low user adoption

The result? Wasted budget, missed opportunities, and CRM systems that don’t deliver on their promise.

Salesforce consulting services in USA bring deep platform knowledge, industry experience, and a structured approach to solve these challenges head-on.

What Expert Salesforce Consultants Bring to the Table

Here’s how experienced consultants help you make the most of your Salesforce investment:

1. Strategic Planning and Roadmapping

Consultants don’t just configure features — they help you define business objectives and align Salesforce to your goals.

✅ Identify use cases and KPIs ✅ Prioritize phases for implementation ✅ Ensure scalability and future-readiness

2. Tailored Configuration and Customization

Every organization is different. Consultants build a CRM that fits your processes — not the other way around.

✅ Custom objects, fields, and layouts ✅ Automations for sales, service, or marketing workflows ✅ Advanced custom apps and Lightning components

3. Data Integration and Migration

Salesforce is most powerful when it acts as your central hub. Consultants integrate it with your tech stack and migrate legacy data.

✅ Connect ERPs, accounting, email, and third-party tools ✅ Clean and normalize legacy data ✅ Avoid data duplication and sync issues

4. Enhanced Analytics and Reporting

A well-configured Salesforce instance provides real-time visibility into performance.

✅ Build dashboards for execs, sales reps, or customer support ✅ Create custom reports based on roles and departments ✅ Use AI-driven insights with Salesforce Einstein

5. User Training and Adoption

Even the best system won’t succeed if no one uses it. Consultants design adoption plans tailored to your team.

✅ Conduct training for users and admins ✅ Provide onboarding documentation and best practices ✅ Build change management strategies to drive usage

6. Ongoing Support and Optimization

Salesforce isn’t a “set it and forget it” platform. Consultants provide long-term value through regular optimization.

✅ Monitor performance and user feedback ✅ Roll out new features as needs evolve ✅ Stay updated with Salesforce’s seasonal releases

Real-World Outcomes from Expert Consulting

Here’s what businesses typically achieve when working with a Salesforce consultant:

30–50% increase in sales team productivity

Higher CRM adoption rates across departments

Faster customer service resolution times

More accurate forecasting and reporting

Streamlined operations and reduced manual tasks

In short, Salesforce starts working for your business — not against it.

Key Areas Where Consulting Makes the Biggest Difference

AreaWithout ConsultingWith Expert ConsultingCRM StrategyFragmented or unclearAligned to goals & scalableImplementationOvercomplicated or basicOptimized, clean, and user-friendlyAdoptionLow usage, poor trainingHigh engagement and productivityReportingStatic, unclear metricsReal-time, role-based dashboardsROIUnderwhelmingTangible, measurable improvements

Final Thoughts

Salesforce CRM has the potential to revolutionize how you manage customers, drive revenue, and operate your business — but only if it’s implemented and managed the right way.

Salesforce consultants provide the strategic vision, technical skills, and hands-on support needed to unlock that potential. Whether you’re starting fresh or optimizing an existing setup, the right consulting partner can ensure Salesforce becomes one of your company’s most valuable assets.

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govindhtech · 8 days ago

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True Randomness Standard CURBy by Quantum Entanglement

CURBy Colorado University Randomness Beacon

The New Public Random Number Generator Uses Quantum Entanglement

In collaboration with the University of Colorado Boulder, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) launched the Colorado University Randomness Beacon (CURBy), advancing data generation and security. The first publicly available random number generator is based on quantum entanglement and marks a turning point. Traditional random number generators employ deterministic computer techniques, but CURBy uses quantum unpredictability.

As a public resource, the numbers can be independently verified and demonstrated to be objective. A “provable quantum advantage” in data creation, this research raises the bar for random number service transparency and confidence. Quantum nonlocality, which Albert Einstein called “spooky action at a distance,” allows safe lotteries and impartial jury selection.

In essence, CURBy turns quantum physics' intrinsic unpredictability into a useful, open-access service. This discovery immediately meets a global need for verifiable and objective randomisation in numerous applications. Daily broadcasts of random numbers for unrestricted use reflect a commitment to free access and utility. CURBy relies on a well designed, NIST-run Bell test, a complicated quantum experiment that uses entangled photons.

Even when far apart, these extraordinary photon pairs have entirely related properties. Measuring one particle in an entangled pair is naturally random. This randomness goes beyond statistical probability and is guaranteed by quantum mechanics, unlike pseudo-randomness produced by traditional computer algorithms, which are predictable given enough computing power.

Create correct pairs of entangled photons in a nonlinear crystal to start the procedure. Photons are sent via optical fibre to labs for polarisation analysis after production. This continuous, high-speed action is performed 250,000 times per second, producing a massive stream of raw random data. An intricate computer program at the University of Colorado Boulder processes millions of quantum “coin flips.” Creating effective random numbers from these ethereal quantum correlations was tricky engineering. Early Bell tests were difficult, time-consuming, and yielded little data.

However, the dedicated team spent years automating and improving the experimental setup. They were rewarded when CURBy delivered verifiable random numbers in 7,434 of 7,454 attempts in its first 40 days, a 99.7% success rate.

The cutting-edge Twine protocol is easily integrated into CURBy to improve data traceability and security during random number generation. Twine, designed by NIST researchers, cleverly uses quantum-compatible blockchain technology. By using the Bell test's indisputable results, this integration allows cooperative randomness creation and certification.

Twine's functionality relies on the beacon's unique hash for each dataset. Users can recognise and study every data block using these hashes, which are digital fingerprints and vital to blockchain technology. This transparent technology provides unmatched confidence by allowing users to verify the essential information behind each randomly produced number, boosting transparency and trust.

The Twine protocol's architectural genius transcends a beacon due to its unequalled scalability. The protocol may add random number beacons unobtrusively, allowing the creation of a huge network of interdependent randomness.

To prevent centralisation, multiple entities might contribute to randomisation in this distributed framework. Decentralised growth creates a distributed, verified randomness generation system with few failure points. These hash chains are carefully combined to form a timestamped and traceable data structure in Twine. Participants may immediately notice data change attempts to this intricate interconnection, which is a significant security measure.

Data integrity is a primary emphasis in the system's design, making it easier to spot tainted data. Twine is used to “weave together” beacons into a “tapestry of trust,” according to project research assistant Jasper Palfree. This naturally cooperative method boosts the security and reliability of the random number generation process by fostering unequalled confidence in output integrity.

CURBy's open-source model shows its transparency and dependability. All underlying code and generated data are freely available to encourage public examination, independent verification, and joint advancement in science and technology. CURBy's uncompromising transparency is important to setting a new worldwide standard for random data trust. Due of its exceptionally broad application, the beacon may perform many vital social and technical roles.

This includes equitable resource distribution through public lotteries, impartial jury selection, and transparent random audits. CURBy will underpin many key applications by providing a constantly verifiable and impartial randomness, influencing industries where impartiality, fairness, and confidence are crucial. This significant advancement shows the huge practical benefits of quantum physics and ushers in a new era of safe and open data generation worldwide.

#CURBy #quantummechanics #quantumcomputing #blockchain #computeralgorithms #News #Technews #Technology #Technologynews #Technologytrends #Govindhtech

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digitalmarketingdosanddonts · 9 days ago

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The Role of AI in Digital Marketing: Tools, Tactics & Strategic Transformation

In the fast-evolving world of digital marketing, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a buzzword it’s the engine powering smarter strategies, leaner workflows, and more personalized brand experiences. From predictive analytics to intelligent content creation, AI has shifted from being a future concept to a present-day necessity.

This transformation is not just about automation. It’s about amplification using AI to scale what works, understand what doesn’t, and craft marketing journeys that actually convert. If you’re ready to take your digital presence to the next level, partnering with the Top digital marketing services in India and USA can help you navigate these changes seamlessly. Let’s explore how AI is reshaping digital marketing through powerful tools, data-driven tactics, and strategic transformation.

1. Tools that Power AI-Driven Marketing

AI tools are at the core of the modern marketer’s tech stack. Here’s where they’re making the biggest impact:

AI Copywriting Tools Platforms like Jasper, Copy.ai, and ChatGPT (yes, this very assistant) help marketers generate high-quality content for ads, blogs, emails, and social media at scale. While human creativity still reigns supreme, AI provides the starting blocks drafts, outlines, and variations that speed up content production.

Predictive Analytics Platforms Tools like HubSpot, Salesforce Einstein, and Adobe Sensei use AI to analyze historical data and predict future customer behavior such as churn risk, purchasing patterns, and lead scoring.

Programmatic Advertising AI automates real-time ad buying through platforms like The Trade Desk or Google DV360, optimizing ad placement and spend across channels based on audience behavior and performance data.

Chatbots and Conversational AI Tools like Drift, Intercom, and Zoho SalesIQ use NLP to handle customer queries, qualify leads, and provide 24/7 engagement significantly improving response rates and user experience.

2. Tactics Enhanced by AI

AI isn’t replacing marketers it’s upgrading them. It enhances everyday tactics that used to take hours into strategic levers that drive results.

Hyper-Personalization at Scale AI analyzes behavioral data (clicks, past purchases, session durations) to craft personalized messages, product recommendations, and landing page experiences. Email marketing tools like Klaviyo or Mailchimp use AI to suggest send times, segment audiences, and optimize subject lines for better engagement.

SEO Optimization Platforms like Surfer SEO, Clearscope, and MarketMuse leverage AI to recommend keywords, structure content, and assess SERP competition. AI also predicts which content pieces are likely to rank and where optimizations are needed removing much of the guesswork.

Smart Content Curation AI tools like Curata or UpContent help marketers surface relevant articles, trends, and social content based on topic modeling and audience interests essential for thought leadership and newsletter curation.

Sentiment Analysis and Social Listening AI platforms like Brandwatch and Sprinklr track sentiment in real time, helping brands understand how their audience feels not just what they say. This makes campaign refinement more responsive and relevant.

3. Strategic Transformation in the Age of AI

What’s most transformative about AI in digital marketing isn’t just what it does it’s how it changes the thinking. Here are three ways AI is transforming marketing mindsets:

From Reactive to Predictive Traditional marketing relies on post-campaign analysis. AI flips that timeline allowing marketers to predict what content, ad, or message will work before hitting "publish." This leads to smarter budgets, lower CPAs, and more consistent ROI.

From One-Size-Fits-All to Individualized Journeys Whether B2B or B2C, every customer now expects brands to "know them." AI makes it feasible generating dynamic content, product feeds, or retargeting ads tailored to user behavior in real time.

From Manual Reporting to Strategic Insights AI-powered dashboards don’t just show data they tell a story. Marketers can now receive prescriptive insights, like “this email subject line performs 30% better with Gen Z segments,” or “your LinkedIn ad CPC is rising due to audience saturation.”

What AI Can’t Replace And Why That Matters

It’s important to recognize what AI doesn’t do well: emotional nuance, original storytelling, or deeply human empathy. AI can write a product description or suggest a headline, but it can't replicate the trust built through authentic brand voice, long-term consistency, or human values.

Marketers who succeed in the age of AI are not the ones who resist it but those who guide it with clear strategy, creative vision, and ethical responsibility.

The Human-AI Partnership

AI in digital marketing is not a tool it’s a collaborator. It handles the heavy lifting so marketers can focus on big-picture thinking. When used responsibly, it creates a powerful feedback loop: more data, better decisions, stronger impact.

The real transformation isn’t about replacing humans with machines. It’s about empowering humans with machines so marketers can do what they do best: understand people, tell stories, and build brands that matter. #AIinMarketing #DigitalTransformation #MarketingAutomation #HumanAIcollaboration

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sarallokesh37 · 15 days ago

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IBDP Physics Guide 2025: Your Complete Roadmap to Success

Why Choose IBDP Physics?

Physics is the foundation of all modern science and technology. Whether you're fascinated by space exploration, engineering innovations, climate change, or quantum computing, physics offers insights into how the world works.

The IBDP Physics course fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical reasoning. These skills are valuable not only for scientific careers but for any profession that demands logical and data-driven thinking.

IBDP Physics Guide 2025 aims to equip you with practical strategies, explain the course structure, and help you excel in this rewarding subject.

Course Structure: What You Will Study

In the IBDP, students select six subjects from different groups, with three studied at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). Physics belongs to Group 4 – Sciences.

Whether you choose HL or SL, IBDP Physics offers a comprehensive exploration of core and advanced topics. HL students study additional content and at greater depth.

Core Topics (HL and SL)

Measurements and Uncertainties

Mechanics

Thermal Physics

Oscillations and Waves

Circular Motion and Gravitation

Electricity and Magnetism

Atomic, Nuclear, and Particle Physics

Energy Production

Optional Topics (Chosen by the school)

Relativity

Engineering Physics

Imaging

Astrophysics

The Philosophy of Physics in IBDP

Physics is not simply about learning formulas. The IBDP Physics Guide 2025 encourages you to develop:

An appreciation of the scientific method

An understanding of how science impacts society

Ethical considerations in technological development

An ability to communicate complex ideas clearly

Assessment Model

Assessment in IBDP Physics is designed to test a wide range of skills:

External Assessments

Paper 1: Multiple-choice questions testing your breadth of knowledge.

Paper 2: Structured short-answer and extended-response questions assessing understanding and problem-solving ability.

Paper 3: Questions based on experimental work and optional topics.

Internal Assessment (IA)

A crucial part of the course, the Individual Investigation is a student-designed experiment, contributing 20% of the final grade. You will:

Select a topic of interest.

Formulate a research question.

Design and carry out an experiment.

Analyze data and evaluate your findings.

Assessment Goals

By the end of the course, you should demonstrate:

Knowledge and comprehension of concepts, theories, and formulas.

Application and analysis of physical principles.

Evaluation of scientific arguments and real-world applications.

Experimental skills and the ability to conduct independent research.

Why Physics Matters

Physics is integral to every scientific discipline. Modern society depends on technological innovations rooted in physics:

Energy and Sustainability: From solar panels to nuclear reactors.

Communication: The internet, GPS, and mobile networks rely on satellite physics and quantum mechanics.

Medicine: MRI scans, radiation therapy, and medical imaging all use physics.

Space Exploration: Rocket science, satellite technology, and cosmology are direct applications of physics.

IBDP Physics Guide 2025 shows how studying this subject connects you to real-world challenges and innovations

Historical Perspective

Understanding physics also involves appreciating its history. From the ancient Greeks’ celestial studies to Newton’s Laws of Motion and Gravitation, each era has expanded our understanding of the universe.

The 20th century saw two revolutionary developments:

Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, reshaping our view of space, time, and gravity.

Quantum Mechanics, unlocking the mysteries of the subatomic world.

Today’s digital age — with semiconductors, lasers, and the Internet — is built upon these discoveries. By studying IBDP Physics, you join a lineage of inquiry that continues to shape the future.

Tips for Success: How to Excel in IBDP Physics

Build Clear, Organized Notes Maintain comprehensive IBDP Physics notes for each topic. Include definitions, key formulas, diagrams, and real-life examples.

Master Diagrams Diagrams are a powerful tool for visualizing concepts like waves, fields, and circuits. Practice drawing them accurately.

Practice Past Papers Regularly solving past exam papers familiarizes you with question formats and improves time management.

Understand, Don’t Memorize Grasp the underlying principles rather than memorizing equations. Physics rewards conceptual understanding.

Engage in Experiments The IA offers a chance to explore a topic you find fascinating. Choose something meaningful, plan carefully, and reflect critically.

Link Theory to the Real World Stay updated on current scientific developments — from renewable energy to space exploration — and connect these to your coursework.

Seek Support When Needed If you face challenges, consult your teachers or consider external resources like Tychr, where expert IB tutors provide personalized guidance.

Why IBDP Physics Is Worth It

IBDP Physics is challenging — but the rewards are immense:

Intellectual Growth: You will learn how to think critically and solve complex problems.

Academic Preparation: Physics is excellent preparation for fields like engineering, computer science, medicine, architecture, and even finance.

Global Opportunities: Universities worldwide value the rigour of IBDP Physics and the analytical mindset it fosters.

Conclusion: Your IBDP Physics Journey Starts Now

This IBDP Physics Guide 2025 offers a roadmap to success. Whether you're passionate about understanding the universe or preparing for a STEM career, Physics will empower you with skills that last a lifetime.

Embrace the challenge, stay curious, and keep connecting what you learn to the world around you. From ancient astronomers to today’s quantum scientists, you are continuing a tradition of exploration and discovery.

And remember — with expert support from resources like Tychr, you’re never alone on this exciting journey.

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You’re Using ChatGPT Wrong! Here’s How to Be Ahead of 99% of ChatGPT Users

In 2025, ChatGPT has become more than just a digital assistant — it’s a powerful tool that can transform how you work, learn, create, and even think. But here’s the truth: most people are barely scratching the surface of what ChatGPT can do. They're using it to answer simple questions or draft basic emails, missing out on its true potential.

If you want to be in the top 1% of ChatGPT users, this article is for you. We'll walk through common mistakes, advanced strategies, and insider tips that will change the way you use AI forever.

The Common Mistakes Most Users Make

Treating ChatGPT Like a Search Engine Many users type in prompts like “Who is Albert Einstein?” or “Top 10 places to visit in Europe.” While ChatGPT can answer those, it's not what it's best at. For that, a search engine is faster and more accurate.

Better Approach: Use ChatGPT for tasks that require synthesis, creativity, or personalization — things Google can’t do as well. For example, “Create a two-week travel itinerary for Europe based on my interests in history, food, and art.”

Giving Vague Prompts A common user input: “Write a blog post.” That’s like asking a chef to cook dinner without telling them your dietary preferences, ingredients, or cuisine style. Vague prompts get vague results.

Better Approach: Be specific. Instead of “Write a blog post,” say: “Write a 600-word blog post on the benefits of remote work for tech companies, using a friendly tone, and include at least two statistics and a call-to-action.”

Ignoring Iteration Most users stop after the first response. They take it, copy it, and move on. But ChatGPT is best used through iteration — refining, tweaking, and improving the response.

Better Approach: Ask follow-up questions like:

“Can you make this sound more persuasive?”

“Add a section about mental health.”

“Rewrite this using bullet points.”

Each iteration brings you closer to exactly what you need.

Advanced Strategies to Supercharge ChatGPT

Use Roleplay for Expert Output Want to write like a lawyer, act like a therapist, or think like a CEO? Use role prompts.

Instead of: “Help me write a business plan.”

Try: “You are a venture capitalist evaluating startups. Help me write a business plan that would impress you, including market analysis, customer pain points, and projected ROI.”

You’ll get dramatically better, more relevant results.

Chain of Thought Prompting This is a powerful method used by top-tier users. It works by guiding ChatGPT step-by-step through a thought process.

Instead of: “What’s the best marketing strategy for my product?”

Try: “Let’s think step-by-step. First, ask me 5 questions about my product. Then propose 3 possible marketing strategies. After I choose one, help me build a 4-week marketing plan.”

You turn a static answer into a dynamic process.

Use Custom Instructions or Memory ChatGPT now allows users to set custom instructions or leverage memory. If you regularly ask for responses in a particular style or context, this is a game-changer.

Example:

Custom instruction: “Always write in a concise, professional tone using bullet points.”

Memory: “I’m a freelance graphic designer focused on brand identity for startups.”

Now ChatGPT knows your style and context — and your productivity skyrockets.

Feed It Structured Data If you're using ChatGPT for data analysis, coding, or any structured task, give it structured input.

For example, upload a CSV file and say: “Analyze this dataset and identify key trends over the last 12 months. Then summarize the findings in a one-page executive report.”

This beats just pasting in raw data and hoping for insight.

Underrated Use Cases That Set You Apart Here’s where elite users shine — they use ChatGPT in creative, proactive ways that others don’t even consider.

Simulated Brainstorming Partner Struggling with ideas? Tell ChatGPT: “Pretend you’re three different team members with unique viewpoints — a marketer, a developer, and a customer. Each should give feedback on this product idea.”

You’ll get multidimensional input — without needing to assemble a meeting.

Learning New Skills Rapidly Want to learn Python, UI/UX design, or negotiation? ChatGPT can teach you interactively.

Prompt: “You are a Python tutor. Teach me how to work with APIs in Python in 5 steps, with explanations and small coding exercises after each.”

It adapts to your learning style — and you learn faster.

AI-as-a-Coach Want to improve soft skills like time management, emotional intelligence, or productivity?

Try: “You are my personal productivity coach. Help me plan my week using the Eisenhower Matrix. Ask me questions first, then guide me through it.”

You’ll get a personalized system you can apply immediately.

Writing Like a Pro Top ChatGPT users treat it like a co-writer, not a ghostwriter. They structure outlines, rewrite drafts, polish tones, and even A/B test headlines.

Prompt: “Here’s a rough draft of my LinkedIn post. Rewrite it to be more engaging and sound like a thought leader in the tech industry. Then give me two alternate versions.”

Bonus Tips to Level Up Instantly Use Templates: Save time with reusable prompt templates. For example:

Blog post template

Email outreach template

Coding debug format

Add Constraints: Tell ChatGPT what not to do. Example: “Avoid jargon. No more than 3 sentences per paragraph.”

Use it for Review: Paste your work and ask: “Give me critical feedback from the perspective of a hiring manager/editor/CEO.”

Combine with Other Tools: Integrate ChatGPT with tools like Zapier, Notion, or Google Sheets for automated workflows.

The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything Here’s the final and most important point: ChatGPT is not just a tool; it’s a collaborator. It gets better the more context, clarity, and engagement you bring to it.

Treat it like a junior colleague — one who is fast, tireless, and willing to learn — and you’ll unlock its full power.

Conclusion: Don’t Just Use ChatGPT — Master It Being ahead of 99% of users isn’t about technical expertise. It’s about intentionality, curiosity, and iteration. The average user uses ChatGPT to save time. The best users use it to multiply their capabilities.

If you want to create better content, learn faster, build smarter, or think clearer — ChatGPT is your edge. But only if you know how to use it well.

So, the next time you open ChatGPT, don’t just ask a question. Start a conversation. Build a process. And most importantly, push the boundaries of what you think it can do.

Because once you do, you won’t just be using AI. You’ll be working with it. And that’s where the magic happens.

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