Published inGeek Culture·PinnedMember-onlyBrain Tumour Classification using Deep LearningA new age of medicine Brain Tumours Brain tumours are every patient's worst nightmare — headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, seizures, impaired judgement, and emotional volatility can all point to a brain tumour, but they can also point to nothing. Before the hypochondriac jumps to conclusions or the busy patient declares “it’s nothing,”…Medicine7 min readMedicine7 min read
Published inGeek Culture·PinnedMember-onlyControlling Robotic Limbs using EEG Data and Neural NetworksAn example using tensorflow and keras A New World Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging technology that will redefine what it means to be human: robotic prostheses, digital consciousness, and telepathy are only a small part of what these devices can accomplish. BCIs will be a part of the next era of technological…Machine Learning16 min readMachine Learning16 min read
Published inGeek Culture·PinnedMember-onlyAn Introduction to Brain-Computer InterfacesA new definition of human The brain is one of the most magnificent things in the universe. It is the most complex organ in the body and the source of our understanding of the world. It is what allows you to read this article while processing your surroundings and having…Neuroscience16 min readNeuroscience16 min read
Published inAnalytics Vidhya·PinnedPredicting Heroin Risk (and Use) with Machine Learning“Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability” — William Osler — What is Addiction? Addiction is a disease of the brain that is characterized by the continuous actions of an individual to obtain something despite harmful consequences to them and other aspects of their life. There are a variety of addictions: food, gambling, sex, and of course, drugs. …Addiction8 min readAddiction8 min read
PinnedBrain-Computer Interfaces for AddictionDrugs are everywhere — whether it’s opioids, psychostimulants, alcohol, or any kind of addictive drug. Over $700 billion is spent annually in the USA towards addiction and related costs. This remarkable sum reflects the significant impact of addiction on the USA and its foothold in many countries across the planet…Neuroscience6 min readNeuroscience6 min read
Nov 20, 2021The Kyle Rittenhouse Story Is Completely Fucking Insane To Anyone Who’s Not American9.3K174Patrick MetzgerThe coverage of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, including this article, is embarrassing.The coverage of the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, including this article, is embarrassing. To anyone who is not blinded by political dogma, he acted in self-defence. First and foremost, it was legal for Kyle to carry an AR-15 because it was not a short barrel rifle. That is why the charge…2 min read2 min read
Published inGeek Culture·Aug 4, 2021Member-onlyUnderstanding Brain-Computer Interfaces with PythonA technical approach to understanding BCIs Something about the brain evokes intrigue from almost anyone who views it; it is both ambiguous in its intricacy and specific in its action. Further, the sophistication of the brain demands a level of ingenuity and creativity when studying it. In my previous article…Brain Computer Interface12 min readBrain Computer Interface12 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·May 8, 2021The Genealogy of the AbsurdA commentary on the burden of consciousness I fear the dragon. I fear what comes from it, including suicide. Oh suicide, what is it really? For a truism of life is that no one knows about death. But perhaps, it is a confession; a confession that life is too much…Philosophy2 min readPhilosophy2 min read
Published inPolitically Speaking·Apr 21, 2021The Social Sciences Are DeadAnd we killed them — Who cares for the Humanities? Recently, a video has surfaced of a teacher in San Diego yelling at students for their so-called white privilege, and demanding that racial minorities have unions, but not white students. This is not an isolated case. At the beginning of the school year, in September, a school in Connecticut sent…Education6 min readEducation6 min read
Published inPolitically Speaking·Mar 27, 2021Capitalism WorksFor everyone — Note to the reader: This is the continuation of An Overview of Democratic Socialism, but that does not need to be read to understand this article. The Land of the Free The United States of America is the greatest country in the world. One of the most prominent reasons why is that the United States…Economics20 min readEconomics20 min read
