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You should read nonfiction. You shouldn't read YA. You should read a certain number of books each year. You shouldn't read for fun. In this week's Mark As Read, Molly Templeton counters the idea … read more

Imagine you need to plan a weekend trip to a nearby city, but the weather forecast is uncertain. You have to decide whether to go or not, but the uncertainty makes it challenging. This is where Markov … read more

The mathematician David Bessis claims that everyone is capable of, and can benefit greatly from, mathematical thinking. From Quanta Magazine.David Bessis was drawn to mathematics for the same rea … read more

Summary of: “AI and the Opportunity for Shared Prosperity: Lessons from the History of Technology and the Economy.” Authors: Guy Ben-Ishai, Jeff Dean, James Manyika, Ruth Porat, Hal Varian, Kent Wa … read more

During the coronavirus pandemic, students worldwide shifted from the classroom to remote, online learning. Many swapped hard copy textbooks and worksheets for websites and other digital resources. Dig … read more