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Zhachory Volker

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The Algorithm Is Lying to You: It's Time to Demand Better From Social Media News.

The Algorithm Is Lying to You: It's Time to Demand Better From Social Media News.

Ultimately, I believe social media platforms need to assume greater responsibility for the content that proliferates on their sites. It's no longer sufficient for them to claim neutrality, arguing that they are merely conduits for information.

By Zhachory Volker 30 Jul 2025
Quantum Computing Isn't Magic! The Surprising Truth About How Fast It REALLY Is

Quantum Computing Isn't Magic! The Surprising Truth About How Fast It REALLY Is

One common misconception is that quantum computers will magically solve incredibly complex problems in constant time...

By Zhachory Volker 23 Jul 2025
The Hidden Reason Kids Are Losing Their Spark for Learning (And How We Get It Back).

Society

The Hidden Reason Kids Are Losing Their Spark for Learning (And How We Get It Back).

Creating a truly democratic education system is not the responsibility of any single entity but rather a collective endeavor.

By Zhachory Volker 16 Jul 2025
Stop Guessing: The Definitive Guide to Spotting Credible Independent News Online.

News

Stop Guessing: The Definitive Guide to Spotting Credible Independent News Online.

For large corporations, credibility often feels like an inherited trait, built over decades and backed by significant resources. Independent creators, however, start from scratch. They lack the imposing brand recognition and the institutional heft.

By Zhachory Volker 09 Jul 2025
[Book Summary] On Tyranny: Why a Tiny Book Carries the Weight of History

[Book Summary] On Tyranny: Why a Tiny Book Carries the Weight of History

On Tyranny is more than a history book. It functions as a compact manual for citizenship in challenging times. It equips readers not with fear, but with awareness.

By Zhachory Volker 02 Jul 2025
You're Trapped in a Filter Bubble. Here's How to Escape (And Why You Must).

News

You're Trapped in a Filter Bubble. Here's How to Escape (And Why You Must).

This leads directly to the concept of the "filter bubble," a term coined by internet activist Eli Pariser. It describes the state of intellectual isolation that can result from personalized searches and feeds.

By Zhachory Volker 25 Jun 2025

Cribbage: Fifteen Two, Fifteen Four, and the Joy of the Peg

Unlike the often silent, intense focus of a serious Go or Chess match, Cribbage invites interaction. The back-and-forth of pegging, the groans when an opponent gets a lucky cut, the cheers for a high-scoring hand...

By Zhachory Volker 18 Jun 2025
A Deep Dive into AI SWEs and the Role of Human Developers

AI

A Deep Dive into AI SWEs and the Role of Human Developers

Given these advancements, the central question posed by the talk – "will these LLMs make coders obsolete?" – felt particularly pertinent. I could sense a slight anxiety among the attendees.

By Zhachory Volker 11 Jun 2025
Your Voice vs. Their Money: The Alarming Truth About Who Really Controls Washington.

News

Your Voice vs. Their Money: The Alarming Truth About Who Really Controls Washington.

These instances, among many others, undermine the democratic principle of equal representation, as the voices and interests of average citizens can be drowned out by well-funded lobbying efforts.

By Zhachory Volker 04 Jun 2025
Beyond the Imitation Game: The Deceptive Genius of AI (And What It Really Means to "Think").

AI

Beyond the Imitation Game: The Deceptive Genius of AI (And What It Really Means to "Think").

We didn't test airplanes by comparing them to birds. We tested them by their ability to fly.

By Zhachory Volker 28 May 2025
The Wild World of Genetic Algorithms (And How They Solve Impossible Problems)

AI

The Wild World of Genetic Algorithms (And How They Solve Impossible Problems)

It's truly remarkable how a few simple rules—selection, crossover, and mutation—can give rise to such complex and intelligent behavior!

By Zhachory Volker 21 May 2025
Navigating the Overwhelming

Growth

Navigating the Overwhelming

A lot of days begin with the best of intentions, a neatly organized to-do list and a surge of motivation. Yet, by mid-morning, the carefully laid plans had crumbled into a chaotic jumble of half-finished tasks and mounting anxieties. You find yourself jumping from one urgent request to another, feeling

By Zhachory Volker 14 May 2025
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