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Convolution, Kernels & Filters: A Beginner’s Guide to Edge Detection
Convolution kernels explained. Learn edge detection for images using filters and the Sobel operator. Essential computer vision concepts with Python.
Jul 28, 20258 min read


22/7 and the Approximation of Irrational Numbers
Unlock the math behind 22/7! Learn how continued fractions generate increasingly accurate rational approximations for irrational numbers like pi
May 19, 20254 min read


Formal Grammars – The Hidden Mathematics of Language
Explore the math behind language. Learn how formal grammars shape speech, code, NLP, and the rules machines use to understand us.
Apr 21, 20256 min read


Higher Mathematics: Sets and Notation
Master set theory: definitions, notation, set operations (union, intersection), and common sets. Essential concepts for higher mathematics.
Apr 3, 20256 min read


Mountains, Cliffs, and Caves: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Perlin Noise for Procedural Generation
Perlin noise for procedural generation. Learn to create realistic mountains, cliffs, and caves with parameters like persistence, lacunarity, and Fractal Brownian Motion.
Feb 27, 20256 min read


From Love to Logic: How Algorithms Decide Our Matches
Explore the Gale-Shapley Algorithm and the Stable Matching Problem. Learn how algorithms create stable pairings, not just perfect matches.
Jan 29, 20259 min read


The Impossible Bridges of Königsberg
Learn how to find an Eulerian Path using Graph Theory and the degree of a vertex. Discover the solution to the Bridges of Königsberg puzzle.
Jan 20, 20255 min read


Turing’s Turochamp: The Birth of AI in Games
Discover Turing’s Turochamp, Learn about Alan Turing’s foundational paper-and-pencil chess algorithm and the birth of AI in games.
Jan 12, 20255 min read


The Hunt For Prime Numbers
Explore prime number math: shortcuts, primality tests, Mersenne numbers, and the Lucas-Lehmer Test for finding the largest primes.
Jan 12, 20256 min read


Flowers, Staircases, and The Golden Ratio
Explore the Fibonacci sequence, Golden Ratio (φ), and their appearance in nature, from flowers to the staircase problem in math.
Jan 12, 20255 min read


What if an Infinite Number of Spaceships Arrive at Hilbert’s Hotel?
Explore Hilbert’s Hotel Paradox and transfinite numbers. Learn how to accommodate infinite guests, buses, and spaceships using infinity math.
Jan 12, 20255 min read


Proof by Induction (Ft. The Tower of Hanoi)
Learn the Tower of Hanoi Proof using Proof by Induction. Discover the minimum moves required for this classic combinatorics puzzle.
Jan 12, 20254 min read


Surviving the First Year of Your Math Degree
Essential tips for math degree survival at university. Master notation, proofs, and the shift from high school to degree-level mathematics.
Jan 12, 20257 min read


Python Chess: Game Simulation and Illegal Moves
Part 3 of building a Python Chess Engine. Implement the move function for game simulation, encode move types, and filter out illegal moves.
Jan 12, 202517 min read


Python Chess: Efficient Move Generation Using Bitwise Operations
Python chess engine development. Use bitboards and bitwise operations for efficient move generation for sliding and non-sliding pieces.
Jan 12, 202519 min read


Image Segmentation With K-Means Clustering
Learn K-Means Clustering for Image Segmentation in Python. Achieve color reduction and optimized performance using NumPy
Jan 12, 20259 min read


1-Hot Encoding: The Chess Programmer’s Secret Weapon
Maximize chess engine speed with Python Bitboards. Use 1-Hot Encoding and bitwise operations to create an efficient board data structure.
Jan 12, 20259 min read


Solving the Travelling Salesman Problem Using a Genetic Algorithm
Solve the Travelling Salesman Problem with a Genetic Algorithm. Learn selection, crossover, and mutation steps to find a near-optimal route.
Jan 12, 202513 min read


Why We Can’t (Completely) Solve The Travelling Salesman Problem
The TSP is NP-Hard due to exponential complexity. Understand the time-accuracy trade-off in finding optimal vs. approximate routes.
Dec 26, 20245 min read


Genetic Algorithms: Machine Learning with Darwinian Evolution
The Genetic Algorithm uses Darwinian Evolution for machine learning. Learn selection, crossover, and mutation for efficient optimization.
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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