Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
Are functions functors?
Space & NavigationFunctions as Functors? Let’s Untangle That! So, you’re diving into functional programming and you keep bumping into this word: “functor.” It sounds intimidating, right? Especially when you start hearing that functions might be functors. What’s that all about? Let’s break it down in plain English. First off, what is a function, anyway? Well, in math,
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
How do you identify dimensions?
Space & NavigationDecoding Dimensions: A Friendly Guide to Figuring Things Out Ever hear the word “dimension” and feel a little lost? It pops up everywhere – physics, math, even when you’re trying to make sense of business data. Basically, it’s all about spotting the key ingredients, the independent features that define something, whether it’s a physical space,
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
Why is SSA not a congruence shortcut?
Space & NavigationThe SSA Trap: Why That “Shortcut” Can Fool You We all love shortcuts, right? Especially in geometry. Congruence – proving two shapes are exactly the same – is a big deal, and thankfully, there are a few reliable tricks. You’ve probably heard of SSS, SAS, ASA, and AAS. These are your go-to moves for showing
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
What is initial point math?
Space & NavigationUnraveling Initial Point Math: A Friendly Guide So, you’ve stumbled across the term “initial point math,” huh? It sounds a bit intimidating, but don’t worry, it’s not as scary as it seems. The thing is, “initial point” pops up in different areas of math, and each time it means something slightly different. Let’s break it
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
How did Dennis Tito make his money?
Space & NavigationDennis Tito: From Rocket Scientist to Billionaire Space Tourist – How He Made His Fortune Dennis Tito. The name conjures up images of a rocket soaring into the inky blackness, doesn’t it? And for good reason. He wasn’t just any space tourist; he was the first. But before he was shelling out $20 million for
Posted on April 23, 2022 (Updated on July 30, 2025)
How can we model relationships between quantities?
Space & NavigationUnlocking the Secrets of How Things Relate: A Guide to Modeling Quantities Ever notice how almost nothing exists in isolation? Everything’s connected, influencing something else. That’s where understanding and modeling relationships between quantities comes in – it’s like cracking the code to how the world works, from predicting the stock market to understanding why your