The friendship paradox is an observed social phenomenon that most people have fewer friends than their friends have, on average. … More
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The minimal effort explanation of quantum computing
Quantum computing is really complicated, right? Far more complicated than conventional computing, surely. But, wait. Do I even understand how … More
David Wolfe doesn’t want you to share these answers debunking quantum avocados
Everyone knows you need to microwave your avocados to release their quantum memory effects.
Why are there so many symbols in math?
“Mathematics is the language of the universe.” — every science popularizer ever
Quantum Physics for Babies
This talk was given at the University of Sydney School of Physics Colloquium 19 June 2017.
What does it mean to excel at math?
“In mathematics you don’t understand things. You just get used to them.” ― John von Neumann
The power of simulation: birthday paradox
The birthday paradox goes… in a room of 23 people there is a 50-50 chance that two of them share … More