๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง History - Women at Auschwitz
This article discusses the roles of women serving the SS in KL Auschwitz, categorized into three groups based on their duties. The largest group were the Aufseherinnen, responsible for supervising women prisoners.
Key Points:
โข Over two hundred women served the SS in KL Auschwitz.
โข These women were divided into three groups based on their duties.
โข The Aufseherinnen were the largest group, responsible for supervising female prisoners.
๐ Resources:
โข C4 Computation โ - Historical context
โข Auschwitz Museum โ - Museum information
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๐ก Academia - Applying PhD Knowledge
This article reflects on the importance of applying academic knowledge gained during PhD studies. It emphasizes the need for action and contribution beyond theoretical learning.
Key Points:
โข Applying academic learning is a crucial goal for PhD students.
โข Action and contribution are essential alongside education.
โข Translating knowledge into practical application is highly valuable.
๐ Resources:
โข Kriti Praks โ - PhD student perspective
๐ค Software Engineering - The State of the Industry
This article discusses a perceived decline in the prioritization of good software engineering practices. It suggests a shift away from valuing well-written code.
Key Points:
โข There's a perceived decline in the value placed on writing good software.
โข The emphasis on "good code" seems to be diminishing.
โข This trend is described as a cancellation of software engineering truths.
๐ Resources:
โข Ziyan Wu โ - Industry perspective
โข Graninas โ - Industry perspective
๐ Academia - PhD Student Seeking Students
This article announces a call for PhD students to join a new lab at the University of Utah. The author expresses their inability to attend upcoming conferences due to relocation.
Key Points:
โข Seeking new PhD students to start a lab at the University of Utah.
โข Unable to attend UIST or Ubicomp conferences this year due to relocation.
๐ Resources:
โข Yue Jiang โ - Researcher seeking students
๐ก Literature - Langston Hughes Reading
This article highlights a powerful reading of Langston Hughes' poem, "Let America Be America Again," performed by Willie Jennings.
Key Points:
โข Willie Jennings' reading powerfully conveys the meaning of Langston Hughes' poem.
โข The poem's impact is greatly enhanced through this specific performance.
๐ Resources:
โข Beinecke Library โ - Related resource
โข YouTube Video - Willie Jennings reading Langston Hughes
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๐ก Physics - Feynman and Wright's Haiku
This article connects a line from a poem by Richard Feynman with two haiku by Richard Wright, highlighting the thematic resonance between the works.
Key Points:
โข Feynman's poem offers context for understanding Richard Wright's haiku.
โข The works share a common theme exploring the vastness of the universe and the individual's place within it.
๐ Resources:
โข C4 Computation โ - Analysis of the works
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๐ค Physics - Connecting the Very Small and Large
This article discusses a theory in physics that connects the microscopic and macroscopic scales, which has been developing for over fifty years.
Key Points:
โข A theory connecting the very small and very large in physics has been emerging for over half a century.
โข The theory is finally gaining more attention.
๐ Resources:
โข C4 Computation โ - Discussion of the theory
๐ค Physics - Renormalization and Coarse-graining
This article introduces the roles of renormalization and coarse-graining in connecting different scales in physics, particularly linking the quantum world to macroscopic systems.
Key Points:
โข Renormalization and coarse-graining are key to understanding the connection between micro and macro scales.
โข These concepts help to explain connections between quantum physics, particle physics, and biological systems.
๐ Resources:
โข C4 Computation โ - Explanation of the concepts
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๐ก Philosophy - The Telescope and Microscope
This article uses a quote by Leonora Carrington to emphasize the importance of a holistic perspective, combining broad and detailed views.
Key Points:
โข A balanced perspective requires both broad ("telescope") and detailed ("microscope") views.
๐ Resources:
โข C4 Computation โ - Quote and context
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๐ XR - Programmable Reality
This article introduces a vision paper on "Programmable Reality," exploring the relationship between extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Key Points:
โข The paper explores the idea that XR's relationship to AI is analogous to screens' relationship to computers.
โข It reimagines the principles and components enabling XR in the real world.
๐ Resources:
โข Parastoo Abtahi โ - Author
โข Front VR โ - Publication
โข Twi Mar โ - Author
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