The statement attributed to Oscar Wilde invites a deeper exploration into the intrinsic nature of knowledge acquisition. It might appear confrontational to traditional education systems, yet a more nuanced interpretation reveals a profound truth: the limitations of formal teaching in encompassing the entirety of wisdom and worthwhile understanding. Formal education undoubtedly plays a pivotal role…

Critical thinking, the cornerstone of rational inquiry and problem-solving, relies on the dynamic interplay between induction, deduction, and their modern counterpart, machine learning. These reasoning methods form the bedrock of logical analysis, enabling individuals—and increasingly, machines—to navigate complexities and arrive at informed conclusions. Induction, a reasoning method rooted in observation and empirical evidence, finds its…

Over two millennia ago, ancient China’s Han dynasty, a powerful royal princess named Piao found herself at the helm of a grand decision. She had a beautiful daughter, Jiao, and the fate of her daughter’s future hung in the balance. The emperor’s elder sister sought to unite her daughter with prince Rong, the next in…

The stock market, with its tantalizing potential for wealth, often entices retail investors. Yet, the reality is that many find themselves grappling with losses. To demystify this phenomenon, we turn to the fascinating world of game theory. In this article, we’ll employ a game theory-based example to uncover the intricate reasons behind why retail investors…

Social labels often carry implicit expectations about appearance, success, intelligence, or behavior. These expectations can create a sense of constant evaluation and comparison, causing us to question our worth and feel anxious about not meeting perceived standards. When we internalize negative labels or stereotypes placed upon us, we start to doubt our abilities and potential.…

Machines can tirelessly analyze data day and night, continuously discovering patterns in numerous human scenarios: credit card fraud alerts, spam email detection, stock price forecasting, personalized product and video recommendations, and more. They are becoming increasingly intelligent in these tasks. This is known as “Analytical AI” or “Traditional AI”.However, humans excel not only in analyzing…

In Hogwarts, there is this lovely and reliable Professor Flitwick, but Flitwick becoming Flitwick is not solely because of his intelligence. Firstly, he is a talented wizard, and according to Hermione’s revelation in HP2, he was even a dueling champion in his youth. Secondly, he is an excellent teacher, always kind and patient with his…

We all secretly judge others through ancient instinct of sizing either allies or enemies. On the other hand, in most cases, we prefer receiving sizable appraisals in return. Here comes the tricky part: it is tempting to try too hard, and the result is always worse than the underdone. Over advertising is the first telltale…