Strange questions about minds and possible worlds
Debugging The Uncanny Valley
An engaging exploration of why almost-human faces, voices, and movements can feel eerie, unsettling, and strangely wrong.
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A cabinet for the questions that refuse to stay closed. Why does almost-human feel strange? What might intelligence look like elsewhere? Take a curious detour through perception, emerging science, and imagined possibilities.
Strange questions about minds and possible worlds
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A focused selection for Curiosity Killed the Cat.
Uncanny Valley
Debugging The Uncanny Valley
An engaging exploration of why almost-human faces, voices, and movements can feel eerie, unsettling, and strangely wrong.
Computational Biology
Introduction to Computational Cancer Biology
A practical guide to the intersection of data science and oncology. Discover how computational tools are revolutionizing cancer research and…
Quantum Computing
Introduction to Quantum Computing and Algorithms
A beginner-friendly guide to the revolutionary world of quantum computing. Learn how quantum mechanics reshapes computation and unlocks new…
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Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) Explained
Prepare yourself for an exhilarating journey through the realm of AI-powered creativity, where imagination knows no bounds and pixels dance like…
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Non-Human Intelligence
Mankind has entered a new age due to its scientific advancements. We have entered the age of `intelligence'. The creation of `non-human'…
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Wired Minds: Reverse Psychology and Manipulation in the Digital Age (Paperback)
Explore how digital platforms manipulate human behavior through design, algorithms, and psychological tactics.
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The Curiosity Killed the Cat view
A thought you will want to follow.
A cabinet of ideas at the edges of science, perception, and play.
Curiosity Killed the Cat / The reading view
For the question you cannot leave alone.
Introduction to Computational Cancer Biology
Looking for a new direction in Medical Data Science? “Introduction to Computational Cancer Biology” makes a persuasive case for giving the subject your attention. Bring a specific question and turn the reading into a purposeful exploration. Computational biology brings models and biological questions into the same conversation. Focus on one relationship and distinguish the model, its assumptions, and the observations it is meant to help interpret. Follow the most surprising question first. Sketch an explanation, imagine an alternative, and see what you would need to distinguish them. The best part of an interesting subject is often the next question it unlocks. A promising addition to a reading list with a purpose.Take a closer look
Curiosity Killed the Cat / The reading view
Let one idea lead to the next.
Introduction to Quantum Computing and Algorithms
The appeal of “Introduction to Quantum Computing and Algorithms” starts with its focus on Emerging Technologies. That is fertile territory for a reader ready to move beyond collecting ideas and start making connections. Quantum computing invites a different way of thinking about information and operations. Sketch a very small example, identify the assumptions, and let the formal ideas connect to a specific problem. Follow the most surprising question first. Sketch an explanation, imagine an alternative, and see what you would need to distinguish them. The best part of an interesting subject is often the next question it unlocks. A promising addition to a reading list with a purpose.Take a closer look
Curiosity Killed the Cat / The reading view
Let one idea lead to the next.
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) Explained
Looking for a new direction in Science & Math? “Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) Explained” makes a persuasive case for giving the subject your attention. Bring a specific question and turn the reading into a purposeful exploration. Generative techniques open creative questions about what to produce, how to guide it, and how to judge the result. A small, clearly defined output can give that exploration a much stronger direction. Follow the most surprising question first. Sketch an explanation, imagine an alternative, and see what you would need to distinguish them. The best part of an interesting subject is often the next question it unlocks. A promising addition to a reading list with a purpose.Take a closer look
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For the wonderfully inquisitive.
Practical reading notes for strange questions about minds and possible worlds.
Reading field note / 01
How to follow a question without getting lost
Curiosity works well with a place to leave your discoveries.
Read the guideReading field note / 02
Make a cabinet of connected ideas
Collect relationships instead of an endless pile of links.
Read the guideBooks for an inquisitive mind. Let a book choose your next direction.
Curiosity is a very good place to start.
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