Understanding the underpinnings of one of the most disruptive technologies of the 21st century and the harbinger of a new era of decentralization — Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm. It has spawned a new era of innovation, expanding the horizons of possibilities in finance, real estate, healthcare, and numerous other fields. Blockchain and decentralized technologies rose to prominence with the rise of cryptocurrencies, most notably, of course, that of Bitcoin. …

Let’s Poke Blockchain’s Bear — No truer statement rings true of economic bubbles than that of you know something’s wrong when everyone’s talking about it. And no statement is more fitting to the recent crypto craze, headlined by Bitcoin surpassing a market cap of 1 trillion USD. This surge in price, as well as the…

Understanding Arguably the Greatest Breakthrough in Artificial Intelligence of the Past Decade. — On November 30, 2020, DeepMind Technologies, a British AI company that was acquired by Alphabet in 2014, completely reshaped the field of molecular biology, bioengineering, and the life sciences via their breakthrough in the protein folding problem. This is a truly disruptive technology that has the potential to tackle some…

Quantum computing provides the answers to the opaque world of quantum chemistry — answers that will transform our world — Quantum computing is an exponential technology that has the capability to solve some of the biggest problems facing humanity. One of the first fields which will benefit from this emerging field is that of quantum chemistry. Quantum chemistry is concerned with the underlying behaviours of atoms and molecules, and what…

A deeper look at the mathematics that powers the quantum leap for computation — Quantum computing is one of the most exciting emerging technologies, especially with Google’s Sycamore quantum processor demonstrating supremacy in October of 2019. Quantum computing marks a paradigm shift in computing, having the potential to overhaul digital security and fuel scientific breakthroughs. But, what exactly is quantum computing?

An introduction to integral calculus with a focus on the core concepts and the beautiful intuition that lies behind the algebra. — Integral calculus and differential calculus are two sides of the same coin. Integration, however, can seem more complicated than differentiation because it involves the introduction of foreign notation and abstract ideas. However, the ideas themselves are beautifully intuitive and allow for the translation of complex ideas to simple algebraic manipulations…

Looking at a fundamental use of calculus, and the incredible insight it can provide — Calculus is arguably the most influential mathematical discovery in history, finding uses in physics, economics, engineering, biology, and so much more. Calculus has two branches: Differential calculus; Integral calculus. …

Understanding one of the most important theorems in probability — An individual has been described by a friend as follows: “Steve is very shy and withdrawn, invariably helpful but with very little interest in people or in the world of reality. A meek and tidy soul, he has a need for order and structure, and a passion for detail.” …

An Analysis of Univariate Linear Regression & Gradient Descent — Machine learning has revolutionized our world, showcasing its application in a myriad of fields. Astutely put, it is the science of getting a computer to complete a specified task or achieve a certain goal without being explicitly programmed. This paradigm has shifted our world, revolutionizing how we view problems and…