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What is Quantum Mechanics? (An Incomplete and Amateur Summary)
In case you missed it, I spent last month learning MIT’s quantum mechanics. I’ve written a bit about how the project went, what I did and why I did it here. Today, I’d like to talk about what I’ve learned and try to explain, without using math, what picture of reality quantum mechanics gives us […]
Let’s Learn Quantum Mechanics: Project Complete!
Yesterday morning, I finished my month-long project to get a good foundation in the basics of quantum mechanics. I had picked this project for two reasons. First was because I knew it was going to be a challenging class and the idea of understanding the strange rules which govern all of reality has fascinated me […]
Working Memory: A Complete Guide to How Your Brain Processes Information, Thinks and Learns
How do you keep everything in mind when solving tough problems? When you read a book, listen to a podcast or have a conversation–how does your brain hold onto all the information? The answer is something psychologists call working memory. Unlike long-term memory, which I’ve covered in-depth here, working memory isn’t about remembering the past. […]