~ A log for thoughts and whatever comes up ~

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Geoffrey Hinton played a major role in the foundation of modern AI.

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Tim Berners-Lee invented The World Wide Web, HTML, URLs, and HTTP at CERN beginning in 1989.

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Atoms are composed of a nucleus with protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.

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Cybernetics is the science of how systems, both natural and artificial, self-regulate by measuring their output and making adjustments to achieve a goal.

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum is the full range of all electromagnetic wave frequencies, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

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Quantum is the smallest measurable unit of energy or matter that behaves according to the rules of quantum mechanics.

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Roy Fielding created the REST concept in his 2000 PhD thesis to define a scalable, stateless architecture for web APIs.

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Linux was developed in 1991 by Linus Torvalds as a free and open-source operating system kernel.

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Lexicon is a specialized dictionary that systematically records the words of a language, including their meanings, origins, and usage.

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Synthesis is the process of producing a new substance, idea, or system by chemically, logically, or creatively combining two or more distinct components or elements.

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Methodology is the systematic set of methods, rules, and principles used to conduct research or carry out a particular process.

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Algorithm is a defined sequence of logical steps or rules designed to perform a specific task or solve a particular problem efficiently.

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Etymology is the study of the origin and history of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved over time.

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Numbers are mathematical symbols used to count, measure, label, and represent quantities or values.

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DNS is a system that translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses, allowing computers to locate and connect to each other on the internet.

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Cognition refers to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

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Ephemera means things that are temporary or short-lived, such as moments, events, or objects that don’t last long.

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Relativity is the theory that space and time change depending on speed and gravity.

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Intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, including reasoning, problem-solving, and understanding complex concepts, as well as evaluating moral and ethical considerations.

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Topology is the arrangement and connection of parts within a system, focusing on how elements relate rather than their exact form.

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G-force is the measure of acceleration acting on an object, expressed as a multiple of Earth's gravity (1 G = 9.8 m/s²).

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Geology is the scientific study of Earth's physical structure, composition, and the dynamic processes such as tectonic activity, volcanism, and erosion that have shaped it over geological time.

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Copper is a reddish-brown metal prized for its intrinsic value, conductivity, and durability. Over time, it naturally develops a protective green patina that characterizes its surface and inhibits further corrosion.

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Enumeration is the systematic process of listing or counting items to identify, organize, and account for each element, often to facilitate analysis or derive meaning.

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NTFS (New Technology File System) is a Microsoft file system that organizes data on disks, supports large files and permissions, and uses journaling to prevent data corruption.

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Fibonacci Sequence is a series where each number is the sum of the two before, and its ratios approach the golden ratio (~1.618).

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NPC (Non-Player Character) is an entity within a simulated environment that functions independently of direct user control, often influencing the progression or atmosphere of the simulation.

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Bot is an automated program that carries out tasks independently, usually by following predefined rules or algorithms.

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Exoskeleton is a rigid outer covering that protects an animal’s body and supports its shape. Unlike bones inside the body, it’s on the outside.

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Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data a USB cable or connection can transmit per second, measured in bits per second (bps). Higher bandwidth allows faster file transfers and smoother device performance.

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit, such as bees obtaining nectar from flowers while aiding in their pollination.

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Parasitism is a symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits while the other is harmed, such as tapeworms occupying the intestines of humans and draining nutrients at the host’s expense.

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Firewall is a security system that blocks unauthorized network access while allowing safe communication, protecting computers and networks from cyber threats.

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Placebo is a treatment without inherent pharmacological properties, whose effects arise from the patient’s mind, intention, and vibrational resonance, guiding the body’s natural healing processes.

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Ecology is the scientific study of how living organisms interact with each other and with their physical environment.

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Aeon is an immeasurably long period of time, often used to mean eternity or a billion years in science.

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Biofield is the energy field that surrounds and flows through living beings, believed to play a role in regulating physical, mental, and emotional well-being by maintaining balance and harmony within the body.

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Pharmacognosy is the study of medicines derived from natural sources like plants, animals, and minerals, focusing on their identification and therapeutic use.

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Emoticon is a group of keyboard symbols used to show emotions or facial expressions in text, like :-) or :P.

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Emulation is when a system or program mimics another system’s functions and behavior so software or tasks made for the original can run on it.

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Ethernet is a technology for connecting computers in a local area network (LAN) using cables to transmit data quickly and reliably.

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The Scientific Method is a systematic, evidence-based approach involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and analysis to derive objective and reproducible conclusions.

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ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that connects users to the internet through services like broadband, fiber, satellite, or mobile data.

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Constellation is a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the sky, used in astronomy for locating celestial objects and historically for navigation and determining direction.

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QoS (Quality of Service) is the management of network traffic to guarantee sufficient bandwidth, low latency, minimal packet loss, and stable performance for critical applications.

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Perspicacity is keen mental perception and understanding; the ability to notice subtle details and grasp their significance.

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CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers & Humans Apart) is an online security test that blocks bots by requiring users to complete challenges that are easy for humans but hard for automated programs.

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Prodigy is a young person who demonstrates exceptional talent or ability in a particular field at an unusually early age.

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Lobotomy is a neurosurgical procedure that severes connections in the prefrontal cortex to treat psychiatric disorders, often causing significant cognitive and personality changes.

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Latency is the time delay for data to travel across a network from sender to receiver, measured in milliseconds.

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IoT (Internet of Things) is a network of physical devices that collect, send, and act on data in real time over the internet, enabling automated monitoring, analysis, and decision-making.

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Metaverse is a virtual space where people interact via avatars. Coined by Neal Stephenson in Snow Crash (1992), he described it as an immersive 3D digital world parallel to reality.

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Latency is the delay between sending a request and receiving a response, measured in milliseconds, and indicates how fast a system or network reacts.

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IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is a software tool that combines a code editor, compiler, and debugger in one place to make writing and testing programs easier.

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Hashing is a way of turning any input like text or numbers into a fixed-length code. It’s mainly used for fast data searching and secure storage, such as keeping passwords safe.

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Edge Computing is a computing approach where data is processed close to where it is generated, rather than in a centralized cloud, reducing latency, saving bandwidth, and improving speed.

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Encryption is a cryptographic process that converts data into ciphertext, accessible only to those with the proper decryption key, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.

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Refactoring is the process of modifying existing code to simplify its structure, remove duplication, and improve clarity, while keeping its functionality unchanged.

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OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) is a database technology that lets users analyze large datasets quickly from multiple perspectives, such as time, location, or product.

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Sandboxing is a cybersecurity technique that confines programs or code to a controlled environment, so any malicious actions stay contained without affecting the host system.

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Social Graph is a graph that represents social relations between entities. It is a model or representation of a social network. The social graph has been referred to as "the global mapping of everybody and how they're related".

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DOM (Document Object Model) is a structured representation of an HTML page, exposing elements as objects that JavaScript can manipulate to change content, styles, or structure in real time.

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NFC (Near Field Communication)is a wireless technology that lets devices communicate within a few centimeters, mainly used for contactless payments, access cards, and quick phone-to-phone sharing.

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SDK (Software Development Kit)is a set of tools, libraries, and documentation that helps developers build applications or integrate features with a specific web platform, API, or service.

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