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I write about and create whatever my curiosity and passion compel me to.
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How do you find tetrachromats?

December 9, 2023May 15, 2023 Gazedreamer

Of the entire spectrum of light, we, humans can only see a limited range. There are some people who theoretically have the ability to see more colors than most people. These people, tetrachromats, have an extra cone in their eyes … Continue reading How do you find tetrachromats?

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Guardians and Orogenes: Navigating Power Dynamics in The Fifth Season

November 27, 2023November 22, 2023 Gazedreamer

These are my thoughts on the book The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin up to the part of the story where Damaya is on her way to the fulcrum so that she can be trained to use her abilities. Earlier, … Continue reading Guardians and Orogenes: Navigating Power Dynamics in The Fifth Season

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Implicit Bias: Reading Between the Lines in The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin

November 26, 2023November 22, 2023 Gazedreamer

These are my reflections on the book The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin up to page 70-something. A noticeable aspect of the book is the robust social caste structure within this world. This is quite evident. Individuals are inherently assigned … Continue reading Implicit Bias: Reading Between the Lines in The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin

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Review of The Eternals by Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr.

November 25, 2023November 20, 2023 Gazedreamer

From Gods to Humans: The Eternals‘ Journey of Self-Discovery The Genesis: Jack Kirby’s Cosmic Inspiration The Eternals are a group of beings originally created by one of Marvel’s cofounders, Jack Kirby, in the 1960s or 70s. Kirby drew inspiration from … Continue reading Review of The Eternals by Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr.

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Review of Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

November 18, 2023November 12, 2023 Gazedreamer

Everybody Lies The book Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz is a comprehensive compilation of research based on his PhD dissertation. As a data scientist, … Continue reading Review of Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

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The Eternals Unveiled: Navigating Neil Gaiman’s Graphic Journey

November 14, 2023November 12, 2023 Gazedreamer

Last night, I began reading the graphic novel or comic books The Eternals written by Neil Gaiman. This comes in the wake of the release of Avengers: Endgame, which generated a lot of buzz around comic books and graphic novels. … Continue reading The Eternals Unveiled: Navigating Neil Gaiman’s Graphic Journey

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Video Games as Art: The Future of Interactive Entertainment

November 13, 2023November 12, 2023 Gazedreamer

While watching an interview with George R.R. Martin on the YouTube channel Aegon Targaryen, the interviewer posed a question about video games and their potential to replace books. Martin’s response was thought-provoking; he suggested that, although he doesn’t currently view … Continue reading Video Games as Art: The Future of Interactive Entertainment

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Review of Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker

November 11, 2023November 6, 2023 Gazedreamer

Eccentricity and Success: Lessons from Eric Barker’s ‘Barking Up the Wrong Tree Eric Barker’s Barking Up the Wrong Tree amalgamates research and knowledge on success and productivity, serving as a practical guide for achieving one’s fullest potential. Barker dispels common … Continue reading Review of Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker

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Games to Create Ideas: Stephen Key Advice

November 8, 2023November 6, 2023 Gazedreamer

From Stephen Key podcast interview Games to create ideas: 1. Find a problem and solve it 2. Mix and match other products 3. Play the “what if” game. ex. What if a teddy bear could talk? What if this was … Continue reading Games to Create Ideas: Stephen Key Advice

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