When we want to explain the world around us, our immediate intuition is to ask about the newest developments in the field of physics, to describe the world in terms of numbers. We create a formula here, which has numbers … Read More
Some cognitive scientists now believe that, through development of artificial intelligence, we can create and manipulate consciousness. It’s like those fantasy movies about robots one day having a mind like humans. It’s seems somewhat shocking to us that a computer … Read More
“Imagination is always an experimental process…whether we are experimenting with logical concepts or with the fancy free material of art… Many people do not find it as pleasurable to read a theorem as to read a poem… But no creative … Read More
“Moses, Jesus, and a bearded old man are playing golf. Moses drives a long one, which lands on the fairway but rolls directly toward the pond. Moses raises his club, parts the water, and the ball rolls safely to the … Read More
Which personality type are you? Brenna Sniderman from Forbes Insight shares the five personality types of innovation -) movers and shakers = motivated by targets and rewards; want results at the end of the day -) experimenters = “where there … Read More
This philosophical engineering point is by Pam Zhang focusing on 5 different actions that can improve your brain thinking capacity: 1) Exercise 2-3 times a week 2) Read at least 10 minutes a day 3) Have a drink but not … Read More
Do you constantly challenge yourself mentally? In this philosophical engineering design point keep your brain sharp by challenging your thinking everyday. Follow the link for a few short activities. Click Here Philosophical Engineering Design Point: The saying ‘use it or … Read More
Why post something about a drummer if not everyone is a drummer? Well the video illustrates Billy Ward and how he allows himself to express his drumming creatively. He thinks about melodies and not timing. How it sounds and not … Read More
Can you solve one of Bongard’s problems of distinguishing the one difference between class one (images on the left) from class two (images on the right)? Bongard Problem #38 Philosophical Engineering Design Point: Intelligence loves the ability to recognize patterns … Read More
There is never such a thing as an excuse and it will always be a difference in priority. This philosophical engineering quintessential knowledge is a reminder for me as I try and finish my research at UConn to not beat … Read More