The Mandelbrot set is the set of complex numbers (c) for which repeatedly applying the function fc (z) = z2 + c produces values for which the modulus does not exceed a given value. It this has left you confused, I highly recommend this video which explains all of this is simple terms – there’s no point in me trying[…]
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How a typeface helped launch the Apollo 11 spacecraft
When humanity first landed on the moon in 1969, the typeface Futura was right there with them. In this fascinating history of typography, designer Douglas Thomas shares Futura’s role in launching the Apollo 11 spacecraft — and how it became one of the most used fonts in the world. How a typeface helped launch Apollo | Douglas Thomas
Read moreSocial Detox. To prevent isolation, loneliness and depression
Fastcompany has published a post, written by a psychologist, that explains a series of tips on how to best use social media to prevent diseases and negative impacts. Several studies have linked the deep use of social media with various levels of social isolation, loneliness and depression. There is a strong body of research linking social media use with depression.[…]
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