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The power of Bayes

April 18, 2017by Joe 14 Comments

An introduction to Bayes theorem, a powerful way of thinking that can influence the way you see the world and allow you to reveal the truth. A very limited use of percentages and probabilities are used to illustrate the ideas.

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Mathematics, Philosophy of Science, Science

It’s in the information

February 20, 2017by Joe 66 Comments

How deep does the rabbit hole go? Explore the basic theoretical underpinnings for information theory and how this leads to some challenging theories of reality.

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Mathematics, Physics, Science

The Mandelbrot Set

February 13, 2017by Joe 48 Comments

Today I intend to present an elegant piece of mathematics which through it’s simplicity can give insight into seemingly disordered systems, along with producing imagery that looks more like a magic eye than mathematics.

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Mathematics, Science

Newton’s Laws of Motion

January 19, 2017by Mekhi Dhesi 34 Comments

Today we have a simple post which will break down Newton’s laws of motion so even the layman can understand them inside out (hopefully). Mathematical formula will be introduced, though no previous knowledge of mathematics is required to follow this through.

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Mathematics, Physics, Science

Simple harmonic motion

January 3, 2017by Joe 44 Comments

A technical post exploring simple harmonic motion. Some knowledge of mathematics is required for full comprehension – but don’t let that put you off. We are always on hand to answer any questions.

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Mathematics, Physics, Science, Technical

When nothing seems to change

December 19, 2016by Joe 15 Comments

This post is written due as a follow up to my fleeting mention of symmetry breaking in my last post. Symmetry is very simple when spoken of with regard to […]

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Mathematics, Physics, Science

Life is so incomplete

October 20, 2016by Joe 71 Comments

Mathematics is the unspoken language of nature, in which we must strive to achieve fluency if we are to bask in the richness of the universe in which we are marooned.

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Mathematics, Science

Don’t get snared by the logic trap

October 8, 2016by Joe 33 Comments

Zeno’s paradoxes; a paradox much older than Christ which the ancients loved to muse on. Intuition and logic at odds; but how do you resolve this mystery? Snared in the logic trap.

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Mathematics, Science

Topologically speaking

September 29, 2016by Joe 7 Comments

Manifolds are a wonderful embodiment of how a mathematical construct can reveal so much about the world around us.

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Mathematics, Physics, Science

A golden ratio

September 28, 2016by Joe 21 Comments

Muß es sein? At times I can understand why it made sense to just say that an amazing being beyond our comprehension made the world in seven days; there are some […]

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Mathematics, Physics, Science

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