#calculus basic introduction

[edusquaremaths]

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[domoz-writes]

Am thinking about non transmigration au where SY discovers his sexuality via 400k of unposted Mobing...

My thoughts are as such:

Right before the end of PIDW Airplane posts an update that basically says "Hey due to a mix of health and personal reasons I won't be able to post for a while sorry!!"

SY, who is in the hospital with horrible food poisoning isn't happy about this!! Something like this right after a cliffhanger??? Really??? And he's not got a lot else to do In the hospital, so he kind of... accidentally... doxxes Airplane...

He was just looking for an account that he thought that hack author would check since he's obviously not looking at zhongdian, honest!!! But it turns out that this person lives somewhat nearby where SY does and is much cuter than he expected some hack author to be

So he maybe goes to wander around the area (its nearby!! He's allowed to go on walks isn't he!!) And as a matter of fact finds Airplane!! Right on the sidewalk!!!

And starts off with a rather aggressive introduction before realizing that his favorite shitty erotica author 1) has obviously healing electrocution burns, 2) is?? Way too skinny? Like on par with SY himself and hes chronically ill, 3) is standing outside a social services office and 4) appears to be carrying everything he owns with him on his back

He immediately feels so guilty that he pivots from angry ranting to guiltily offering him a place to stay or, he can at least pay for a hotel room?? SQH does a very brief amount of mental calculus on if he'd rather deal with government bureaucracy or getting kidnapped and axe murdered by a crazy fan, shrugs, and chooses the latter.

When SQH point out that he can't pay SY back in any way SY tells him that he can pay him back by writing a better novel!!! SQH teases him about being a devoted fan and offers to let him read some unpublished extras and backstory stuff (like SJ & YQY backstory, that sort of thing). Predictably, SY likes this a lot more and complains that it wasn't in the novel, in turn Airplane laments that if more readers were like SY he wouldn't be in this situation in thr first place.

Related: SQH can't update because his laptop is fried. SY claims "to know a guy". SY does not know a guy, but he has money, so... (the files are fine and saved in like 3 different cloud locations, Airplane already learned that lesson)

But PIDW ended on a cliffhanger! SY doesn't want to wait!!! So he bothers Airplane until he finds out that Airplane actually haS two endings waiting in the wings and he still hasn't decided which one to post. Reason being: he's kinda 80% done with writing a sequel of sorts, but he knows if he posts it it will basically get his zhongdian account nuked and remove his chances of making money from it ever again, because the current readers of PIDW would HATE IT

Sy eventually argues that *he's* a reader and that Airplane should let *him* read it and if he deems it good then it's certainly good enough to post!! SQH finds this very funny because SY is not the average PIDW at all, but decides to allow it

The sequel in question is a slow burn romance from Mobei-Juns point of view that leans heavily into drama and political intrigue. He stands by Binghes side and quietly pines and remains loyal and Binghe slowly discovers that devoted loyalty and understanding is actually the thing that makes him happy (vs empty relationships with his many wives)

(Mobei Jun is written in a very grey-ace way, not understanding the carnal desires of other demons but would do anything for Junshang if asked etc etc)

SY ADORES this book and thinks that if it were posted online it would be his #1 favorite. He really relates to MBJ as a protagonist and Binghe is still the best!! And then he is completely blindsided when the two of them have tender emotional gay sex

Being SY, he absolutely tries to justify this to himself as like, aha,what a clever subversion...! You can tell because this sex scene was way better written then all the ones in PIDW, but obviously they aren't gay (He is too flustered to bring this up to Airplane in person despite having no problem doing so with the het stuff)

The novel ends with, like, Bingge sealing away Xin mo and promising to be just as loyal to his general as MBJ is to him, and is very obviously romantic to the point that even SY can't miss it. So he goes back and rereads it to make sure it was actually meant to be a romance (...danmei) novel all along. And then again just to make sure and he's kinda losing his mind a little because he really related to MBJ in this book and... MBJ had gay sex??

Of course you also have the "and they were roommates" situation going on at the same time. The rituals are intricate. Airplane is aware that's he's giving SY some kind of sexuality crisis but he has no idea how intense! He's genuinely fine having an unrequited crush on SY. Homoerotically teasing him is fun and it doesn't have to go further than that! Hes not really in a place to be doing any dating anyways and bro-cuddles have him covered!

Side note: I like the idea of SY being very proud when Airplane gains weight bc its Physical proof that he's taking good care of his friend and also maybe catering to what he finds attractive

When SY finally gets to the point where he asks about his sexuality, Airplane pretty much gives him the "I don't see a point in labels, I just like who I like" speech.

SY who loves categorizing and labeling things: can you do that?? Is that allowed??????

He then gets pointed to Baby's First LGBTQ resource website, and after determining that he's maybe not gay but maybe is something else immediately jumps into googling "how to date your best friend who is also your roommate"

[theapollospectrohelioscopic]

Hello. This is an introduction post.

I am TheApolloSpectrohelioscopic, but I mainly go by the names Apollo and Spectro.

Other names I go by include:

Apollon

Mind

Apollinariya

Polina

Helio

Helios

Lux

Sun

Xanthus

Ash/ASh/ASH/Ashs/AShs

Basically any name related to the sun or to sunshine or to light or to Mind from CCCC

Some names related to the colour blue or to the colour yellow

Honestly I don’t really care what you call me just don’t be a third derivative of displacement

Well, also make sure it is obvious that you are referring to me.

Oh and if you are my irl friend you can call me Lemonade but only if you are my irl friend. Or, well, if you are in on the joke you can call me Lemonade.

I use all pronouns.

I am a minor.

My birthday is the tenth of July.

I am primarily in the CCCC fandom (if you couldn’t already tell), but I am also in the OSC and Hermitcraft/Life Series fandoms as well. I also might somewhat be in the CRK and PJSK fandoms as well.

Yes, spectrohelioscopic is a real word (at least, according to some sources, autocorrect says it isn’t a real word).

I have diagnosed ADHD and autism.

I am genuinely baffled by the fact that there are people who hate Mind.

I am not the greatest at drawing, but I might occasionally post drawings of primarily Mind, but on occasion other characters.

Aquatic creatures are cool, my favourite being squids, octopodes (yes that is a correct pluralisation of octopus), and jellyfishes.

Foxes are my favourite animal. Fun fact: A group of foxes is called a skulk.

I live in Australia.

I prefer cats to dogs.

I have way too many aus that I never write stuff down about.

I suck at telling if questions are directed towards me.

I may ramble at any time.

My favourite movie is Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing.

I fucking adore Mind.

If my tags ever seem to not fit it is because I don’t know what tags I should use and because I honestly don’t really care.

I have an overabundance of Mind headcanons, and very few for Heart and Soul.

I enjoy mathematics, and think calculus is cool.

I have a quite spectacular vocabulary, but if you were to give me a vocabulary test, I would most likely do not so spectacularly, for those tests use words like “jocular”, whereas I know words like “idolatry”, “autophagy”, and “defenestration”.

Despite said good vocabulary, I often use plain and ordinary language.

I kin Mind CCCC and I kin the Miku from A Miku Who Can’t Sing.

Anyways that’s enough random facts about me.

DNI: Basic stuff I guess I don’t know all the different words and I also don’t want this to take up 17 duotrigintillion rows.

I will not answer donation asks!

List of tags I may use and what they mean:

“uh oh apollos rambling again” - I go on a ramble about something.

”tag rambling” - I ramble in the tags.

“apollo rambles somewhat” - I go on a short ramble, one that isn’t full length.

“oh yeah i reblog stuff sometimes” - I reblog something.

“oh wait polls are a thing” - I make a poll.

More tags may be added to this list, and I may not be consistent with my usage of these tags.

[anremithrl]

I've TAed a number of math classes. And I've seen a lot of students come at math with this... axiom, that they are bad at it. They already feel like they're going to lose before they enter the room. Especially with people taking some math GE they feel like they're going to struggle through, barely pass, and not use.

And to be fair, I don't know why the university mandates calculus as a GE. Is it that hard? No. Not really. Like... most things in anyone's major are going to be harder.

But, what does a history major need with calculus?

It's not a relevant skill, and especially the way I've seen it taught, it's not shown as particularly interesting. It's taught as calculations, to the point where I've met well-meaning people that ask if I've calculated anything interesting recently because they have not even the slightest knowledge of what mathematics becomes. They aren't taught ideas. They are taught disconnected formulas and expected to apply them blindly. And then what happens is that wihh to put a fundamental understanding, they get lost on edge cases. Not because they're bad at math. Though the more clever ones can figure out edge cases, the real problem is the lesson is this large task of memorisation that misses this edge case. So they feel like math sucks. And have not the slightest idea what it is about.

And how would they? Math teaching... isn't great. I had a lot of awesome teachers as I went higher into mathematics, but very few ones in lower mathematics. This isn't just a problem with mathematics. Basically any GE is a massive class with hundreds of students, most of which are studying things completely orthogonal to the class and have next to no interest in them. And the only way to grade such a large class is by rote, oversimplified, contrived tasks. I wouldn't want to teach a GE for that reason. I imagine a lot of professors feel the same way.

There's a few alternative classes they can take instead of calculus. I happened to see that there's an introduction to logic there on the list and I decided to nose in and see what was being taught, and it was a rudimentary introduction to proofs and sentential logic, along with some fallacies and whatnot. Some amount of hand-waviness was going on but it seemed a much better beginning to mathematics than calculus. Calculus is a very important foundation to engineers and physicists and anyone going into stem, but logic feels... really fundamental? Like, just basic logical reasoning, that we do every day, formalised just a bit. It gives the students confidence in their skills, and a good foundation for the formalisation required for mathematics. And it felt more creative and less rote. And probably more connected to reality than calculus. And even if I don't like applications... a lot of people do. A lot of credit needs to go to the professor. But it did serve as an example that a large GE class can be interesting. And that calculus is a terrible travesty we inflict on future historians.

There are so many problems with education. And we often forget to teach people math is very much a creative act.

[la-cosmonauta-extraterrestre]

How to learn physics as an adult

I'm creating this post in response to some posts @un-ionizetheradlab made the other day, but I'm creating this as a guide to anyone this is relevant for. It's going to be a long post, but pick and choose what to do from this list based on what works for you and what your goals are, whether it's just to gain basic scientific literacy or become a physicist (or something in between). Also remember that it's a journey not a sprint, so it's ok if you don't understand physics at first (and if it makes you feel better, physics was one of my worst subjects in school and now I have a master's degree in physics). Without further ado:

First Thing's First

There are some mathematical methods you need to learn to understand physics; there's no way around this:

Vectors: This is the most important thing to learn for physics, how to use vectors. It seemed every mathematics or physics class I took in my first year of my physics degree started with an introduction to vectors, and for good reason. You can learn about how vectors work on Khan Academy for free.

Matrices and Tensors: Once you've mastered vectors, learn about matrices and linear algebra, and perhaps go on to learning about tensors once you're at it. You can at least get the basics about matrices from Khan Academy, but you might want to invest in a linear algebra textbook.

Calculus: I said vectors are the most important thing to learn for physics, but it actually might be calculus. If you have absolutely no previous knowledge of calculus, you can watch the video "Calculus at a Fifth Grade Level" on YouTube; it's a little more advanced than fifth grade level but can give you a good feel for what calculus is about. Once you've done that, there are multiple calculus courses available on Khan Academy. There's also a calculus course available on Brilliant, but it might only be available through the paid version.

Ordinary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems: You don't need to learn these right away, but if you want to do physics at the upper undergraduate level, you'll need to learn these at some point.

2. Learning to Think Like a Scientist

Some suggestions of apps and things to watch if you don't know much about science so you can start thinking like a scientist:

SciShow: If you don't know much science at all, SciShow on YouTube is a good place to start, I used to watch it and as I recall it's more focused on life sciences but there's some physics videos there, too.

Ciencias De La Ciencia: This is sort of a Spanish version of SciShow but it's more physics-focused. At least some of the videos have subtitles if you don't know Spanish.

Cosmos: If you haven't seen Cosmos (either the old version with Carl Sagan or the new version with Neil DeGrasse Tyson), it's very good and at least some of the episodes are available for free online. It's more pop-science and history of science than actual science content, but at least they make a point of using anecdotes from the history of science to illustrate how the scientific method works.

Sabine Hossenfelder: Highly recommend her YouTube channel; she's one of the most intellectually honest scientific communicators in the world nowadays. Her videos are a good illustration of how to think like a scientist. She also has a blog and has written a few books.

Brilliant: This is an app with mathematics and science courses that places an emphasis on problem-solving. Most of the courses are only available on the paid version of the app (but you should be able to get a discount on it if you're subscribed to any mainstream science YouTubers), but even the free version gives you access to a few courses, plus a forum where people post problems. I had this app back in the day and liked solving problems on the forum (no idea if it's changed since then).

3. Books to Study

If you're committed to learning physics you should study from some textbooks:

Physics LibreTexts: This is a whole collection of university-level physics textbooks for free online. It's an invaluable resource for learning physics. Use it to learn classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, modern physics (but don't jump into quantum mechanics straight away if you're just starting out in physics).

Landau and Lifshitz Course of Theoretical Physics: This was the physics school curriculum in the Soviet Union; it's a little dated now but if you're just learning the basics it can't be beat given the excellent pedagogy. It's easy enough to find copies of it online, especially on Russian sites. Most if not all of the textbooks in the series have been translated into English, but if you know any Russian, the original is easy to follow.

Introduction to Electrodynamics by David J. Griffiths: Once you've learned mechanics, modern physics and some electricity and magnetism get yourself a copy of this textbook; you can get used editions on Amazon for a reasonable enough price. American physics majors are obsessed with this textbook, refer to it as the Bible, and for good reason.

Every Life is on Fire by Jeremy England: This isn't a textbook, but reading it took me back to my statistical mechanics class and it's way more readable than any actual statmech textbook so if you are interested in learning statmech, this book is a good start. It's actually a general reading book about England's ideas about the origin of life, interspersed with some parallels to the Hebrew Bible because England is also a rabbi. He actually has some interesting ideas about the philosophy of science, though they can be difficult to get behind, so if you're interested go listen to a podcast where they interview him (obligatory I don't condone the Kahaneist politics he sometimes promotes).

4. Learn About Research and Experiments

Physics is an experimental science, so expose yourself to some experiments:

Look for PDFs of high school physics labs online. You can find some for free and it should be cheap enough to do the experiments at home.

Read scientific papers on topics that interest you to try and understand what's happening today. If you find them difficult to understand, try reading older papers and go from there, for example, in undergrad I did a research internship relating to neutron stars, but I found some of the recent scientific papers difficult to understand, but reading the 1938 paper "On Massive Neutron Cores" by Oppenheimer and Volkoff helped me to understand neutron stars better. (When I returned to some of those same papers during my master's degree, I was proud to have understood them well.)

5. Take University-Level Physics Courses

You can take university-level physics courses without committing to a degree:

Search online for MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses). You can find MOOCs on multiple sites about many physics topics, and they're often free (sometimes you have to pay for them).

If you live in the United States, you can take physics classes at your local community college.

You can enroll in online physics courses through Open University, based in London but you can take the courses from anywhere. It's expensive, but you pay by the credit so you don't have to pay for a whole year of tuition if you're just taking one course.

If you happen to have free time in the summer and the money for it, many American universities (and elite British universities) offer summer courses that one can enroll in even if they don't attend the university. These are usually in-person classes.

6. Get a Physics Degree

Getting a physics degree is ultimately the only course of action if you've decided to become a physicist, the recommended course of action if you're ultimate goal is a PhD in the history of science or philosophy of science, and a good idea if learning physics has made you want a career in science communication of science education. There's no shame in being a non-traditional age student; in both my bachelor's and master's degree in physics I knew students who were non-traditional age. The downside of this is that it's a bad financial decision to get a degree, especially if it's a second bachelor's degree, but there are ways to lessen the financial burden of a degree:

If you attend an American university with American tuition, you can usually get an on-campus job, though that's pocket change compared to the costs of tuition.

On the bright side, if you already have a bachelor's degree you can probably get credit for general requirements at American universities, so a second bachelor's degree in physics might not take long.

You can also do a part-time degree while you work at many universities.

Just some general advice, if you go the American university route go to a university with a Society of Physics Students and get a student membership in American Physical Society; you get all kinds of benefits like access to Physics Today magazine, scholarships, internships, conferences, an honour society induction.

All that said, it's difficult to attend an American university without losing money. For that matter it's difficult to attend any university in the world without losing money, but you can lessen that burden by going to a country where university is cheaper. There the limiting factor is going to be language; although English is the international language of physics and the medium of most postgraduate physics degrees around the world, physics bachelor's degrees are usually in the local language. Some possible exceptions I found to this, for those who are not fluent in a language other than English:

Apparently there are world-class English-medium physics degree programmes in France? I figure there must be some kind of catch given the way the French are about their language, but given the high research output France has in physics, this is worth getting into.

There are English-medium physics bachelor's degrees in the Czech Republic, and tuition there is pretty affordable (for the English-language degrees; it's free for Czech-language degrees if you happen to be fluent in Czech). I don't know Czechia to have a lot of physics research output today, but back in the day Prague was a major centre of scientific research (Einstein briefly lived and worked as a physics professor in Prague), so it you're goal is to do a PhD in the history of science...I'm just gonna say that there's an English-medium physics bachelor's degree programme at Charles University and you'd have time when you're not studying to explore the city and it's history (but you should learn some Czech if you're going to live there).

University degrees in South Africa are usually English-medium, and tuition there is pretty affordable. There's also a fair amount of research output from South African universities. (Though I understand not wanting to live in South Africa.)

[jewish-joy]

Here’s a bit of an ✨introduction✨ to me, myself, and I.

I go by Joy and she/her pronouns :)

I’m a 19 year old college student that started my conversion process in October 2023, which has been.. it’s been something. But I’m happy to be here.

I was raised very fundamentally catholic by my family. If they find out, I’m getting kicked out of the family and financially cut off. So that’s going to inform how much I’ll be able to practice while at home with them.

I considered converting to Judaism for 6 years, and very seriously for 2 years, so this isn’t a sudden thing.

In the total of the two months I’ve been involved in the Jewish community, I’ve had around 6 antisemitic incidents happen to me. 2 happened on a group basis, 4 individually. This isn’t to say “woe is me” or whatever, but I just want to illustrate how insidious and prevalent antisemitism is. It’s where even being slightly associated with Jewishness leads to such outright scorn.

I have no tolerance for Jewish hate, tokenization, or any discrediting of the community.

I observe Shabbat, keep kosher, and am currently working on conversion with a conservative rabbi. We’ll see where that goes: it’s all about the journey.

I know a lot of niche information about Judaism but not a lot about basic things. It’s like knowing the steps to calculus but not knowing simple multiplication. So I feel very disjointed as I play catch-up. But that just makes it more fun to start piecing things together.

If I get any information wrong, please let me know. I’m obviously new to this and I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you have a lovely day.

[tearsinthemist]

Want to learn something new

Want to learn something new in 2022??

Absolute beginner adult ballet series (fabulous beginning teacher)

40 piano lessons for beginners (some of the best explanations for piano I’ve ever seen)

Excellent basic crochet video series

Basic knitting (probably the best how to knit video out there)

Pre-Free Figure Skate Levels A-D guides and practice activities (each video builds up with exercises to the actual moves!)

How to draw character faces video (very funny, surprisingly instructive?)

Another drawing character faces video

Literally my favorite art pose hack

Tutorial of how to make a whole ass Stardew Valley esque farming game in Gamemaker Studios 2??

Introduction to flying small aircrafts

French/Dutch/Fishtail braiding

Playing the guitar for beginners (well paced and excellent instructor)

Playing the violin for beginners (really good practical tips mixed in)

Color theory in digital art (not of the children’s hospital variety)

Retake classes you hated but now there’s zero stakes:

Calculus 1 (full semester class)

Learn basic statistics (free textbook)

Introduction to college physics (free textbook)

Introduction to accounting (free textbook)

Learn a language:

Ancient Greek

Latin

Spanish

German

Japanese (grammar guide) (for dummies)

French

Russian (pretty good cyrillic guide!)

Jan 2, 2023

Want to learn something new in 2023??

Cooking with flavor bootcamp (used what I learned in this a LOT this year)

Beekeeping 101

Learn Interior Design from the British Academy of Interior Design (free to audit course - just choose the free option when you register)

Video on learning to read music that actually helped me??

How to use and sew with a sewing machine

How to ride a bike (listen. some of us never learned, and that's okay.)

How to cornrow-braid hair (I have it on good authority that this video is a godsend for doing your baby niece's black hair)

Making mead at home (I actually did this last summer and it was SO good)

How to garden

Basics of snowboarding (proceed with caution)

How to draw for people who (think they) suck at art (I know this website looks like a 2003 monstrosity, but the tutorials are excellent)

Pixel art for beginners so you can make the next great indie game

Go (back) to school

Introduction to Astronomy (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Principals of Economics (high school course - free textbook w/ practice problems)

Introduction to philosophy (free college course)

Computer science basics (full-semester Harvard course free online)

Learn a language

Japanese for Dummies (link fix from 2022)

Ukrainian

Portuguese (Brazil)

American Sign Language (as somebody who works with Deaf people professionally, I also strongly advise you to read up on Deaf/HoH culture and history!)

Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified)

Quenya (LOTR fantasy elf language)

Dec 26, 2023

Want to learn something new in 2024??

Beginner-oriented video on how to sail

This guy has so many videos on baking different types of bread. SO very many.

Coding in Python - one of the most flexible and adaptable high-level programming languages out there - explained through projects making video games

Learn to swim! (for adult learners. I don’t care if you live in Kansas or Mali or wherever. LEARN TO SWIM.)

Learn how quantum mechanics works. Then read some more about it

[Learn about quantum mechanics again, but in a more advanced engineering/mathematics class. Then read more about the math and physics of it]

Poetry Handbook, by Mary Oliver

Something I learned this year: how to sew a quilt (Here’s a very easy beginning pattern that looks amazing and can be done with pre-cut fabric!)

How to hit the ball in softball

Tutorial video on what is under the hood of most (gas) cars + weird engine sounds and what they mean

Full beginner mechanics technical training, if you want to go more in depth

Playlist on how car engine physics work if you want to go ultra in depth

Lecture series on architecture design through study of buildings

How (American income) taxes & tax law work (choose “audit course” at checkout for free class)

Pickleball for beginners (so you can finally join your neighbor/friend/distant cousin who is always insisting you join their team)

+ Para-Pickleball for beginners (for mobility aid users!)

School is so much more fun when there’s no tests:

American Law - Contracts

Shakespeare’s Life and Plays

Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals

Modern Poetry

World History [Part 1, Part 2]

Learn a language:

Arabic + Resource Guide compiled from Reddit (includes info on different dialects)

Chinese (Cantonese) (audio)

Urdu (frequently recommended course on Reddit) + Resource Guide

Yucatec Maya

[megumi-fm]

18 day habit tracker

since the year started, days are passing by and sure I'm doing alright and getting stuff done but lately it just. feels like I'm whiling away a lot of my time which which I could spend learning or doing a lot of things that I've kept shelved for years. I want to make better use of my days and I want to understand how to kind of... develop the intrinsic motivation to improve my productivity. additionally, I also need to do things to take better care of my help given the harsh weather and my ankle (im)mobility.

so I've decided to spend the next 18days trying to be more conscious of how I'm spending my time and also trying to push myself little by little. in this eighteen days I want to figure out what my limits are (vs what I think my limits are) and I also want to understand how to stay consistent and maintain the momentum I need to keep going. eighteen seems like a small enough number to start with; from some surface web scouring it seems like 18days is the minimum number of time it takes to develop a habit. and coincidentally enough it's my birthday in exactly 18days so it seems like a good place to start

to track

🥛 water intake ⏰ hours of sleep +sleep and wake times 📵 phone usage 🍉 fruit intake +the kind of food I'm eating in gen 📖 reading

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personal goals

🧮 relearning math my relationship with mathematics has been quite messy since junior college and it has only worsened through the past four years of engineering(with the introduction of multivariate calculus and Laplace transforms and whatnot)... it feels kind of late and embarrassing to start now but I really want to understand math better and enjoy doing it and now is a good time to face my fear/discomfort and start over at the very basics. I'm gonna start with precalculus and linear algebra

💃 dancing I used to dance all the time as a kid and then... i don't know what happened... as a lover of kpop choreographies it's heartbreaking to realize I haven't learnt nearly as many dances as I'd have liked to. The year started off pretty strong but then my ankle got in the way and... yeah... I want to get back into dancing both as a means to improve my mobility and as a means of exercise, and also because I enjoy dancing in gen... and four to five days seems like good enough time to learn a single dance so i hope to learn the choreography of atleast 3-4 dances in these 18days

✏ art I have wanted to learn drawing for years now but for some reason I just never seem to get around to it (the 'some reason' being my impatience and inability to accept that I'm actually a beginner) but yknow what. if I'm anyway going to feel bad about how poor I am at drawing, I might as well do it while drawing poorly instead of trying to avoid it. I've decided to use this youtube playlist as my starting point

🍳 cooking for someone who is planning to live abroad and live alone I can't cook to save my life, but putting that aside, the main reason I want to cook is that a lot of my favourite regional cuisine is centered towards dishes for the winter and I want to learn to make tasty + nutritional food suitable for this summer heat without resorting to consuming excessively sugared juices and soda in copious amounts

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yeah. day1 starts today. I hope it works out. my weekly tracker and my work tracker will also be updated in parallel

[sarkariresultdude]

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Books

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"How to Read a Book" by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren

Teaches analytical reading strategies and how to approach distinct genres of texts seriously.

Stationery & Tools

Highlighters, sticky notes, flashcards, notebooks (ideally sectioned or dot-grid)

Apps like Notion, Obsidian, or Evernote for virtual be aware-taking

Use Pomodoro timers like Focus Keeper or TomatoTimer for time management

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Flashcards

Anki – Spaced repetition software program first-rate for memorizing anything from scientific terms to vocabulary

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History

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Literature

The Norton Anthology of English Literature – Comprehensive and properly-commented

SparkNotes and CliffsNotes – Great for summaries, subject matters, and quick evaluations

Poetry Foundation – Great for knowledge poems and their analyses

Philosophy

"Sophie's World" with the aid of Jostein Gaarder – Fictional introduction to philosophical standards

The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) – Free, instructional-stage articles

🔬 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Mathematics

Khan Academy – Free tutorials from basic mathematics to multivariable calculus

Paul’s Online Math Notes – College-degree notes and worked examples

Brilliant.Org – Interactive math problems and puzzles

Physics

"Fundamentals of Physics" via Halliday, Resnick & Walker – A staple for undergraduates

MinutePhysics and Physics Girl on YouTube – Bite-sized physics defined

HyperPhysics – Visual-based on-line physics concept map

Chemistry

ChemCollective – Virtual labs and trouble units

Organic Chemistry as a Second Language with the aid of David Klein – Excellent for understanding difficult standards

Periodic Videos (YouTube) – Fun deep dives into the periodic table

Biology

Campbell Biology – Comprehensive and general for maximum university-degree courses

Bozeman Science – Great video content for AP and university biology

BioInteractive (HHMI) – Interactive resources and animations

Computer Science

CS50 by way of Harvard (edX) – Free, newbie-pleasant intro to CS

freeCodeCamp – Free interactive studying in coding and net development

Cracking the Coding Interview by using Gayle Laakmann McDowell – For technical interview prep

Languages and Communication

English (and ESL)

Grammarly – Writing help and grammar checking

The Elements of Style via Strunk and White – Classic writing guide

BBC Learning English – Free resources for vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar

Foreign Languages

Duolingo – Great for beginners

LingQ and Pimsleur – For immersive language studying

HelloTalk / Tandem – Connect with local audio system for actual conversations

four. 🎓 Test Prep Materials

ACT Prep Black Book by means of Mike Barrett

Khan Academy’s free SAT prep – In partnership with College Board

GRE/GMAT

Manhattan Prep Series – Strong for both GRE and GMAT

Magoosh – Affordable, digital-first gaining knowledge of platform

Official ETS GRE Guide – Direct from the check makers

Medical (MCAT, USMLE)

Kaplan Series / Princeton Review – Comprehensive applications

Anki Decks (like MilesDown for MCAT) – Top-rated for memorization

SketchyMedical – Visual mnemonics for microbiology and pharmacology

5. 🧘 Mental Health and Study Techniques

Wellness Apps

Headspace / Calm – Meditation and mindfulness apps to enhance attention

Forest – Encourages you to stay off your cellphone while you look at

Study Bunny – A cute gamified productivity app

Study Methods

Pomodoro Technique – 25 minutes paintings, 5-minute smash

Feynman Technique – Teach the idea in easy phrases to yourself

Active Recall + Spaced Repetition – Proven satisfactory for lengthy-time period retention

6. 🖥️ Digital Platforms and Online Learning

Coursera – Offers publications from top universities in really all fields

EdX – Similar to Coursera; first rate for incomes certificate

Udemy – Huge library of affordable ability-primarily based guides

YouTube Channels – CrashCourse, Veritasium, CGP Grey, Kurzgesagt, and extra

7. 📅 Organizing Your Studies

Planning Tools

Google Calendar – For scheduling classes, study classes, and reminders

Trello or Todoist – For handling responsibilities and assignments

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Choose STEM: The Strand that Holds the Future

STEM, or Science, Technology, and Engineering Mathematics, is a program taken by secondary students before going to college. This educational program aims to produce students who are academically competent in terms of logical thinking and equip them with skills as preparation for careers, especially in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Lutkevitch, 2022). In the Philippines, the STEM strand is offered in senior high school before going to college, which gives students advantages in pursuing courses in the fields of medicine and engineering.

The STEM strand offers different subject areas, which include the core subjects, contextualized subjects, and specialized subjects, for two semesters in each school year. These subjects include oral communication, earth science, empowerment technologies, research, pre-calculus and basic calculus, and many more (Department of Education, n.d.). With STEM, students will be able to learn and grasp ideas and lessons that are also taken up in college courses. They will also have advanced knowledge in terms of complex scientific problems and the future of modern technology (AMA Online Senior High School, 2023).

STEM is essential for the economic development of every country. Thus, it is recognized and implemented by the government, like in the Philippines (StrandPh, 2023). Most universities also prefer STEM graduates as they are more inclined toward real-life application of ideas, have collaboration skills, and can easily adapt to changing work conditions. And in terms of career opportunities, taking the STEM program in SHS opens a wide range of white collar jobs, which include being a biologist, engineer, architect, nutritionist, computer programmer, and many more (AMA Online Senior High School, 2023). And also, pursuing STEM-related courses leads to higher-paying jobs as our world is mainly focused on the development of technologies and maintaining global stability (Lutkevitch, 2022).

In general, STEM is one of the important SHS tracks that are offered by many schools in the Philippines, as this program aims to develop and enhance the skills of many students before going to college. And along with the development and emerging economy, there is an increase in demand for STEM professionals to cater to and lead these changes for everyone. Thus, the government is implementing and promoting STEM education in every school. Moreover, having an interest in pursuing a STEM-related career is a great option to consider, as the STEM strand will allow you to build a strong foundation in many fields and have the chance to explore many career paths.

Choosing the STEM strand in senior high school is not only about aiming to develop your logical and analytical thinking and aiming for high-paying jobs; you will be part of the development of our changing world.

References:

AMA Online Senior High School. (2023, September 20). Senior High School STEM | OED Senior High School. https://www.onlineshs.com/stem/#:~:text=The%20STEM%20strand%20is%20design d,with%20new%20ideas%20and%20innovations

Department of Education [DepED]. (n.d.). K to 12 Senior High School Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics Strand Scheduling [Pdf]. https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Science-Technology-Engineering-and-Mathematics-STEM-Strand.pdf

Lutkevich, B. (2022). STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). WhatIs.com. https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/STEM-science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics

Parker-Griffin, P. P. G. (2022, September 1). Scientist I, Scientist II and Senior Scientist Roles, Explained. BioSpace. https://www.biospace.com/article/what-s-your-role-scientist-i-scientist-ii-and-senior-scientist/

StrandPh. (2023, June 17). STEM Strand – Introduction - Strand.Ph. Strand.Ph. https://www.strand.ph/stem-strand-introduction

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From Math to Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Blueprint for Aspiring Data Scientists

The realm of data science is vast and dynamic, offering a plethora of opportunities for those willing to dive into the world of numbers, algorithms, and insights. If you're new to data science and unsure where to start, fear not! This step-by-step guide will navigate you through the foundational concepts and essential skills to kickstart your journey in this exciting field. Choosing the  Best Data Science Institute can further accelerate your journey into this thriving industry.

1. Establish a Strong Foundation in Mathematics and Statistics

Before delving into the specifics of data science, ensure you have a robust foundation in mathematics and statistics. Brush up on concepts like algebra, calculus, probability, and statistical inference. Online platforms such as Khan Academy and Coursera offer excellent resources for reinforcing these fundamental skills.

2. Learn Programming Languages

Data science is synonymous with coding. Choose a programming language – Python and R are popular choices – and become proficient in it. Platforms like Codecademy, DataCamp, and W3Schools provide interactive courses to help you get started on your coding journey.

3. Grasp the Basics of Data Manipulation and Analysis

Understanding how to work with data is at the core of data science. Familiarize yourself with libraries like Pandas in Python or data frames in R. Learn about data structures, and explore techniques for cleaning and preprocessing data. Utilize real-world datasets from platforms like Kaggle for hands-on practice.

4. Dive into Data Visualization

Data visualization is a powerful tool for conveying insights. Learn how to create compelling visualizations using tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn in Python, or ggplot2 in R. Effectively communicating data findings is a crucial aspect of a data scientist's role.

5. Explore Machine Learning Fundamentals

Begin your journey into machine learning by understanding the basics. Grasp concepts like supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, regression, and key algorithms such as linear regression and decision trees. Platforms like scikit-learn in Python offer practical, hands-on experience.

6. Delve into Big Data Technologies

As data scales, so does the need for technologies that can handle large datasets. Familiarize yourself with big data technologies, particularly Apache Hadoop and Apache Spark. Platforms like Cloudera and Databricks provide tutorials suitable for beginners.

7. Enroll in Online Courses and Specializations

Structured learning paths are invaluable for beginners. Enroll in online courses and specializations tailored for data science novices. Platforms like Coursera ("Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp with R/Python") and edX ("Introduction to Data Science") offer comprehensive learning opportunities.

8. Build Practical Projects

Apply your newfound knowledge by working on practical projects. Analyze datasets, implement machine learning models, and solve real-world problems. Platforms like Kaggle provide a collaborative space for participating in data science competitions and showcasing your skills to the community.

9. Join Data Science Communities

Engaging with the data science community is a key aspect of your learning journey. Participate in discussions on platforms like Stack Overflow, explore communities on Reddit (r/datascience), and connect with professionals on LinkedIn. Networking can provide valuable insights and support.

10. Continuous Learning and Specialization

Data science is a field that evolves rapidly. Embrace continuous learning and explore specialized areas based on your interests. Dive into natural language processing, computer vision, or reinforcement learning as you progress and discover your passion within the broader data science landscape.

Remember, your journey in data science is a continuous process of learning, application, and growth. Seek guidance from online forums, contribute to discussions, and build a portfolio that showcases your projects. Choosing the best Data Science Courses in Chennai is a crucial step in acquiring the necessary expertise for a successful career in the evolving landscape of data science. With dedication and a systematic approach, you'll find yourself progressing steadily in the fascinating world of data science. Good luck on your journey!

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Thinkin about my old ideas for "I DISAGREE: An Ibuki Mioda SDR2 Protag Swap AU" and remembered what I wanted to post next. Previously, I talked about how Ibuki might be like as a protagonist, but I didn't get into what she'd be like during the class trials. So, let's get into it!

One Step Closer to the Edge: Ibuki in the Trials

Hajime and the other DR protagonists approach class trials by piecing together clues and finding holes in arguments. Ibuki has never shown an aptitude for that kind of reasoning. She contributes almost nothing during the two class trials in which she��s present.

To be clear, Ibuki’s not a total idiot, either - though it’d be great if she’s briefly stumped when asked to name the number of sides in an octagon (“Rock stars don’t need to know calculus!” “Ibuki, it’s basic geometry …”). If she hopes to determine the killer and save everyone else, she’ll need to tap into different strengths:

Perfect listening! In Chapter 1, Ibuki boasts about her extraordinary ability to … tell which of her classmates is talking when it’s dark. Not that impressive, with everyone having a distinct voice and manner of speech, but I’ve always loved the notion that her hearing is enhanced as a result of her Ultimate Light Musician talent. Imagine an SDR2 that includes Mass Panic Debates before their introduction in V3. Years of discerning the layers in complex instrumentals would help Ibuki sort through the noise of the hysteria and find the arguments that matter most.

Perfect recall! What is impressive about her contribution in Chapter 1 isn’t that she recognizes her classmates’ voices, but that she remembers everyone’s exact words and the order in which they talked. That’s quite a memory! Something like that could really come in handy down the line, with mysteries built around a need to carefully remember events. Maybe Monokuma could even decide that instead of offering a limited number of details in a Monokuma file, he should just destroy all the e-Handbooks. That would require Ibuki to exercise this ability like never before.

BS detector! I swear it’s not just because I’m a big fan of the mystery-of-the-week TV series Poker Face. Look, Ibuki’s living her truth right now, but that’s only after spending a long time hiding behind a conformist facade. That experience helps her recognize when someone isn’t being fully honest. (It’s a good thing this is just a narrative and not an actual Danganronpa game!) As fellow Poker Face fans might recognize, this seemingly busted ability comes with its own challenges: figuring out exactly why someone is lying, learning to discern when someone only believes they’re telling the truth, and so on. Then there’s Byakuya Togami, who seems honest but has something just a little off about him.

There’s also her sharp wit and fair level of intelligence. Moreover, she has a genuine fondness for her classmates, striving to overcome their barriers and see who they are at their core. All this should combine to make her a shining star on the stand. Of course, she’ll get by with a little help from her friends … but that's for another post.

Anyway, I'm surprised more Danganronpa protag swaps don't account for the differences that their stars have from the actual protags. It's fun to think of how each character might use their own strengths to guide their approach to this kind of situation.

PREV: What Would Ibuki Be Like as the Main Character of SDR2?

NEXT: The Major Side Characters

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two people (an idol and an oc) who live on opposite sides of the world who think they are each others soulmates. they try to communicate telepathically everyday, and are desperately waiting for the day they can meet one another. then the girl finds out her soulmate is actually a different member from the same group as the person she thought was her soulmate.

ive never submitted a request so sorry if this is too detailed or bad!!! i just want you to know your an amazing writer and person and i hope your day is filled with yummy food and lots of love.

oh, there's no such thing as a bad or too-detailed prompt, so there's no need to worry about that! it is indeed a great prompt, I'm wondering just how exactly I can fit it in a drabble.... yet here it is! I hope it does justice to your idea!

I took a bit a lot of creative freedom with it so it's basically an excerpt of a bigger idea and since I've never really worked with OCs before, I'll just name them Haeun.

Drabble: 2/???

Day: 2

There has always been this strange itching in the back of Haeun's mind, especially bothersome in the pitch dark of the room that surrounds them, something akin to a soft-mannered voice that seems to be calling out for them, yet unable to ever properly reach it. It has sometimes felt like warmth during the spring season, as the sun settles onto their skin, a welcomed white noise on the days that their mind can't get a rest, the heart-clenching sensation of a long-distanced loved one coming back home.

"God, I think I must be really losing my mind now"

"Oh I thought I was the only one thinking that" there's a chuckle that follows the statement, lighthearted and teasing

"What?"

"Listen- I think we can really skip to the introductions already after I had to listen to you recite Calculus like a prayer and then have you completely blank out during your exam" the voice seems closer than it has ever appeared to be as if there truly was someone just casually having a conversation next to them "I swear I almost dropped the concert and went on to find you and answer that test myself"

"Ah, great. My therapist is going to have a field trip with this"

"Been there, done that, the name's Yoongi by the way"

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I'd also recommend Top Down Calculus. It's a really nice calculus introduction, with lots of nice graphical/intuitive examples. Also it has tons of programs for BASIC that let you play around with things. If you're not living in the 1980s and you need a BASIC interpreter, this one ought to do.

Y’ever read something and have understanding that has eluded you interminably suddenly stop, curl up, and snuggle neatly into a fold in your brain because a new way way opened to it?

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Unlock the Future: Dive into Artificial Intelligence with Zoople Technologies in Kochi

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy; it's a transformative force reshaping industries and our daily lives. From self-driving cars to personalized healthcare, AI's potential is immense, creating a burgeoning demand for skilled professionals who can understand, develop, and implement AI solutions. For those in Kochi eager to be at the forefront of this technological revolution, Zoople Technologies offers a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in this exciting field.

Embark on Your AI Journey with a Comprehensive Curriculum:

Zoople Technologies' Artificial Intelligence course in Kochi is structured to provide a robust understanding of AI principles and their practical applications. The curriculum is likely to cover a wide range of essential topics, including:

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence: Introduction to AI concepts, its history, different branches (like machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision), and its ethical implications.

Python Programming for AI: Python is the dominant language in AI development. The course likely provides a strong foundation in Python and its essential libraries for AI and machine learning, such as NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.

Mathematical Foundations: A solid grasp of linear algebra, calculus, and probability is crucial for understanding the underlying principles of many AI algorithms. The course likely covers these concepts with an AI-focused perspective.

Machine Learning (ML): The core of many AI applications. The curriculum will likely delve into various ML algorithms, including:

Supervised Learning: Regression and classification techniques (e.g., linear regression, logistic regression, support vector machines, decision trees, random forests).

Unsupervised Learning: Clustering and dimensionality reduction techniques (e.g., k-means clustering, principal component analysis).  

Model Evaluation and Selection: Understanding how to assess the performance of AI models and choose the best one for a given task.

Deep Learning (DL): A powerful subset of machine learning that has driven significant advancements in areas like image recognition and natural language processing. The course might cover:

Neural Networks: Understanding the architecture and functioning of artificial neural networks.

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): Architectures particularly effective for image and video analysis.  

Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs): Architectures suitable for sequential data like text and time series.

Deep Learning Frameworks: Hands-on experience with popular frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras.

Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enabling computers to understand and process human language. The course might cover topics like text preprocessing, sentiment analysis, language modeling, and basic NLP tasks.

Computer Vision: Enabling computers to "see" and interpret images and videos. The curriculum could introduce image processing techniques, object detection, and image classification.

AI Ethics and Societal Impact: Understanding the ethical considerations and societal implications of AI development and deployment is increasingly important. The course might include discussions on bias, fairness, and responsible AI.

Real-World Projects and Case Studies: To solidify learning and build a strong portfolio, the course will likely involve practical projects and case studies that apply AI techniques to solve real-world problems.

Learn from Experienced Instructors in a Supportive Environment:

Zoople Technologies emphasizes providing quality education through experienced instructors. While specific profiles may vary, the institute likely employs professionals with a strong understanding of AI principles and practical experience in implementing AI solutions. A supportive learning environment fosters effective knowledge acquisition, allowing students to ask questions, collaborate, and deepen their understanding of complex AI concepts.

Focus on Practical Application and Industry Relevance:

The AI field is constantly evolving, and practical skills are highly valued. Zoople Technologies' AI course likely emphasizes hands-on learning, enabling students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. The inclusion of projects and case studies ensures that graduates possess the practical abilities sought by employers in the AI industry.

Career Pathways in AI and the Role of Zoople Technologies:

A qualification in AI opens doors to a wide range of exciting career opportunities, including:

AI Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Data Scientist (with AI specialization)

NLP Engineer

Computer Vision Engineer

AI Researcher

Zoople Technologies' AI course aims to equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to pursue these roles. Their potential focus on industry-relevant tools and techniques, coupled with possible career guidance, can provide a significant advantage in launching your AI career in Kochi and beyond.

Why Choose Zoople Technologies for Your AI Education in Kochi?

Comprehensive and Up-to-Date Curriculum: Covering the breadth of essential AI concepts and technologies.

Emphasis on Practical Skills: Providing hands-on experience through projects and case studies.

Experienced Instructors: Guiding students with their knowledge and insights into the AI field.

Focus on Industry Relevance: Equipping students with skills demanded by the AI job market.

Potential Career Support: Assisting students in their career transition into AI roles.

To make an informed decision about Zoople Technologies' Artificial Intelligence course in Kochi, it is recommended to:

Request a detailed course syllabus: Understand the specific topics covered and the depth of each module.

Inquire about the instructors' expertise and industry experience: Learn about their background in AI.

Ask about the nature and scope of the projects and case studies: Understand the practical learning opportunities.

Enquire about any career support or placement assistance offered: Understand their commitment to your career success.

Seek reviews or testimonials from past students: Gain insights into their learning experience.

By providing a strong foundation in AI principles, practical hands-on experience, and potential career guidance, Zoople Technologies aims to be a valuable stepping stone for individuals in Kochi looking to unlock the future and build a successful career in the transformative field of Artificial Intelligence.

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Having the work experience as a teaching in the Department of Mathematics in the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY for the subjects of mathematics like Probability Theory, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations has greatly improved my knowledge and skills, which are the basic requirements for admission. My duties as a teaching assistant include recitations, holding office hours, grading home works and exams in probability theory. As a teaching assistant in Linear Algebra and Differential Equations my duties included holding office hours, grading exams, and conducting workshops. I was enrolled for leadership in teaching advanced writing class to enhance workshop learning for students. I am working as a personal tutor and as a tutor for the university-tutoring program at the University of Rochester; my courses as a tutor include Introduction to Economics, Economic Statistics, Econometrics, Calculus I & II, Theoretical Linear Algebra, Probability. This experience has improved my knowledge requirements in the interdisciplinary subjects of the course. I have thus the strong knowledge and skills for mathematics, economics and interdisciplinary subjects like econometrics, economic statistics that I deserve admission for the course. I published one article per day in a local business page in Chinese Taipei in the summer of 2005; I also attended press conferences and wrote some reports in special columns. I participated in some copy desk editing work, and helped with translating between Mandarin and English. I also made money by doing online business especially in advertising field for different Internet sites. In this course once in a week seminars are conducted with the people from the financial world like Wall Street etc, to know about the happenings in the financial world. My skills will be highly helpful to understand the situations. I worked for a library as a Circulation Desk Student Supervisor, Project Supervisor, Stack organizer, this is helpful to complete the assignments related to the library work fastly. Academic backgroundI have a bachelor of science degree in mathematics, Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and minor in philosophy with the GPA of 3.93, 3.91,3.9 respectively. These are the basic requirements of the course. I have a good GPA for the subjects. I have a GRE score of 630 out of 800, which is relatively a good score to get admission. In addition to this I have done some research papers in mathematics of political modeling, on measurements of power, and fairness of voting at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. Read the full article