Using foundational computer science theories, Colin Morris focuses on understanding trends in popular music. Borrowing from the areas of bioinformatics and compression algorithms, he shows that the lyrics... continue reading
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Using foundational computer science theories, Colin Morris focuses on understanding trends in popular music. Borrowing from the areas of bioinformatics and compression algorithms, he shows that the lyrics... continue reading
posted by notarobotYouTube description: This video is about Simpson's paradox, a statistical paradox and ecological fallacy where seemingly contradictory results are implied by a single set of data depending on how it's... continue reading
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posted by PlayhousePals"Game of Thrones is one of the great stories of our time. But with the recent ending of Season 6, a question comes to mind. How will it end? We reveal how George R.R. Martin is likely to finish this epic... continue reading
posted by antYouTube description: Sometimes flight recorders are the only way the victims' families will know what happened to the plane. Immediately following an airplane crash anywhere in US territory, the... continue reading
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posted by Aard VarkAn analysis of how Jake Gyllenhaal puts extreme detail into the eyes of his characters to better portray them on screen.
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posted by enochYouTube Description: Grammy-awarded musician, producer and self-proclaimed "musical genius" Chilly Gonzales has worked with the likes of Daft Punk, Drake, Feist or Peaches. Now German radio station... continue reading
posted by Aard VarkDo you believe? YouTube: Happy Holidays! Ever wonder how Santa could possibly manage to deliver all those presents in a single night? Or what gives red-nosed reindeer the ability to fly? And why do... continue reading
posted by PlayhousePalsThrow out what you think you know about digital audio signals and get your facts straight in 20 minutes with Monty. This should be required viewing for music and audio people. Youtube Video Description: ... continue reading
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