Why do researchers prefer certain problems for continued research than others? The key query is, what is the value proposition in the choice of a particular research topic for pursuit. The common sense answer could be that the choice is dictated by the value of the solution, in terms of money, in terms of fame, …
During the rewatch, my mind wandered into exploring two questions about the human condition – What is attachment? And What is human motivation? For exploring attachment, we can look at the relationship between ‘Joe’ and ‘Joi.’ The fact that ‘Joe’ is himself a replicant (‘K’), his attachment with a completely virtual creation (‘Joi’) is enlightening. …
In the previous chapter, we explored different data types and carried out algebraic operations. We created a simple Python program to calculate the area of a circle with the radius as an input. Now, let’s put these concepts into practice by solving another problem – the problem of ages. Amita and Madhur are two sisters. …