Think about this: It was probably a nurse who first opened your eyes when you were born; it will probably be a nurse who will close your eyes when you die. That’s because more than 80% of us will die in the cold confines of a hospital, instead of in our homes. … Continue readingNurture Our Nightingales
They say the mathematically inclined can see the Fibonacci sequence in the spirals of a sunflower or a honeycomb of bees. The poetically inclined, on the other hand, can marvel maybe in the magic of math in lines of verse or stanzas that rhyme. … Continue readingCan you solve this riddle?
Sonnet to a Marvel of Man.
(ChatGPT, you’ve many a fan) … Continue readingSonnet to a marvel of man
Stasis is a state of inactivity or equilibrium. Which is what ChatGPT is after millions of requests seem to have overwhelmed its servers. … Continue readingChatGPT in stasis
In most countries, one becomes a “senior citizen” upon turning 65. By the same token, AI just turned 65 this year. … Continue readingAI turned “senior citizen” in 2021
Despite the bleakness of this Black Swan event, let’s work together to try to find a silver lining. … Continue readingCovidiligence
Is the city you live in, safe? It is, if you’re living in Tokyo, Singapore, Osaka, Amsterdam, Sydney or Toronto – in that order. It isn’t if you’re living in Lagos, Caracas, Yangon, Karachi, Dhaka or Cairo. … Continue readingHow safe is your city?
How soon should you teach your kids to code? When s/he is 12 years old? Or 10? Or just eight? Six? Four? … Continue readingTeach kids to code?
Should high-school students be taught about organ and tissue donations? Yes, according to a Bill that’s currently being debated in the state of Maryland in the US. … Continue readingTeach Organ Donation in High School?