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Decoding Finite Precision Arithmetic Coding
mathematicalmonk
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Learn how to decode finite precision arithmetic coding with step-by-step explanations.
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The Fascinating Phenomenon of Polarized Light Passing Through Sugar Water
3Blue1Brown
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When polarized light passes through sugar water, it gets twisted in a unique way, resulting in different colors appearing in diagonal stripes. The twisting rate depends on the frequency of the light,
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The Hunt for Alien Life: Clues in Alien Sunsets
PBS Space Time
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Discover how observations of subtle changes in the color of alien sunsets can provide hints of extraterrestrial life. While it's unlikely that the first detection of alien life will occur through dire
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The Summer of Math Exposition: Celebrating Math Explainers Online
3Blue1Brown
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The Summer of Math Exposition encourages people to put up math explainers online. Success means more good explanations online. The winners are not the focus, but getting more good explanations is. Thi
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The Decline of the World's Population: A Paradigm Shift
AsapSCIENCE
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The world's population is projected to peak at 10.9 billion before starting to decrease. This decline is primarily due to decreasing fertility rates in wealthy nations. While some may fear the economi
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The Central Limit Theorem Explained: The Emergence of the Bell Curve
3Blue1Brown
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The central limit theorem states that regardless of the initial distribution, as sample sizes increase, the distribution of the sum tends to follow a bell curve. The mean of the distribution represent
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Understanding Arithmetic Coding: Infinite Precision vs. Finite Precision
mathematicalmonk
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Arithmetic coding is a method for data compression that requires infinite precision. We can rescale the interval from 0 to 1 and repeatedly split it until we find a binary chunk completely contained w
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The Size of the Universe: How Much Can We See?
PBS Space Time
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The size of the observable universe is constantly expanding, but there are limits to our ability to see and explore it. The cosmic microwave background (CMB) represents the farthest light we can see,
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The Connection Between Artificial Intelligence and Rationality
Julia Galef
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In this video, we explore the connections between artificial intelligence and rationality, focusing on theoretical fields like probability theory and logic that have inspired both AI and rationality.
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The Game of Cops and Robbers on Graphs: How Many Cops Do You Need?
PBS Infinite Series
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In the game of Cops and Robbers on graphs, the cop tries to catch the robber by moving along edges. We explore how many cops are needed to guarantee capture, and characterize graphs as cop-win or robb
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The Optimality of Huffman Codes: Proving the Inverse Ordering Lemma
mathematicalmonk
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This video focuses on proving the inverse ordering lemma, which states that for an optimal prefix code, the lengths of the code words are inversely ordered with the probabilities of the symbols. The p
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Unraveling the Definition of Topological Spaces
PBS Infinite Series
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Topology is the study of preserved properties of shapes regardless of bending or stretching. A topological space is a set with subsets that satisfy three axioms: any union of open sets is open, the in
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The Mystery of Fermat's Last Theorem: Unveiling the Enigma
PBS Infinite Series
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In this video, we delve into the enigma surrounding Fermat's Last Theorem and explore the concept of prime numbers. We discover the unique definitions of prime numbers, and how they can differ in diff
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Join the Summer of Math Exposition Contest!
3Blue1Brown
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Submit your own math explainer video, blog post, or interactive game to the Summer of Math Exposition contest by August 22nd. Winners will be featured in a 3b1b video and receive custom gold plushie p
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The Unpredictable Journey of a Mentally Incompetent Lawyer Who Stole Millions
Lex Clips
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This video tells the story of Frank Amadeo, a lawyer with bipolar disorder and delusions of grandeur who stole $200 million from the government. Despite his mental illness, he managed to run a law fir
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The Influence of Arabic on Malay and Indonesian: A Linguistic Journey
Langfocus
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Discover how Arabic has shaped the Malay and Indonesian languages through centuries of trade, religion, and cultural exchange, resulting in a significant number of loanwords. From everyday conversatio
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The Rise of Ants: How Angiosperms Helped Them Take Over the World
PBS Eons
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Ants have become one of the most diverse and abundant animal groups on Earth, thanks to their symbiotic relationship with angiosperms, or flowering plants. As angiosperms spread and established new ec
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The Truth About Koalas: Debunking Internet Myths
MinuteEarth
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Koalas are often misunderstood and misrepresented on the internet. This video debunks common myths about koalas, including their intelligence, brain size, and dietary habits, providing scientific evid
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The Fascinating World of Hafnium - More Than Meets the Eye
Periodic Videos
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Hafnium is a highly interesting element with a fascinating backstory. It has connections to mobile phones and nuclear reactors, burns well, and is very expensive. Its discovery in 1923 sparked a heate
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The Fascinating Story of Uterbium: Discoveries, Chemistry, and Beautiful Colors
Periodic Videos
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This video explores the history of the discovery of uterbium, the chemistry behind its compounds, and the beautiful colors it produces when ignited. Join us on a journey to uncover the fascinating sto
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Exploring the Remarkable Element Californium
Periodic Videos
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Californium, element 98, was first detected in 1950 and has since been used in various military applications. It is produced by irradiating small pellets of curium in a reactor. Californium is extreme
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