Lateral thinking
In defense of a creative pursuit
2024-07-30
Creativity in our times acts not just as a spark of brilliance, but as a bridge, connecting diverse thoughts to forge groundbreaking solutions and artistic expressions. This process embodies the spirit of 'remixing' as championed in Austin Kleon's "Steal Like An Artist," where original work is often a transformation of existing ideas, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of creativity. It involves a process of imagination, problem-solving, and breaking established patterns across various domains. Originality and novelty, the cornerstones of creativity, prompt unconventional thinking and challenge norms, resulting in meaningful impact. Similarly, as Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's concept of 'Flow' suggests, creativity thrives in states of deep immersion and focus, where individuals lose themselves in their work, enhancing both the quality and impact of their creative endeavors. This creative flow is central to effectively communicating innovative concepts, enriching society through art, science, and innovation.
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What is AATP — Australian Agriculture Traceability Protocol?
2024-07-28
Australia’s agriculture sector is under increasing pressure to enhance transparency and sustainability in its operations. This demand comes from both regulatory bodies and consumers who are more conscious about the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts of the products they purchase. In response to these challenges, the Australian Agriculture Traceability Protocol (AATP) has been developed as a robust framework to ensure the traceability of agricultural products from paddock to plate. The AATP is an adaptation of the UN Transparency Protocol, specifically tailored to meet the needs of Australian producers. Its primary goal is to help these producers comply with emerging ESG requirements by providing a comprehensive governance framework that facilitates seamless interaction between certifiers, farm systems, and enterprise systems. The protocol leverages interoperability and traceability tools to improve the quality of information about Australian-made products, thereby enhancing their marketability and consumer trust.
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Year in Review
2023 — Moved to Gold Coast
2023-12-18
2023 has seen the most vivid strokes of challenge and change, each decision I took has painted a critical part of my life’s trajectory. My journey through this year began with a key decision and an unexpected setback, both shaping my path in unseen ways. In September 2022, I made the difficult choice to resign from my faculty position at Srishti-Manipal Institute. This decision, stemming from prolonged issues with work assessment and compensation, was more than a career move; I had to take this before figuring out my next step. The process was tinged with a blend of disappointment and optimism, the latter fueled by Dr. Venkat's encouragement to name one of the key ones. His words inspired a newfound determination to pursue a PhD. I realised I have not collected transcripts from my post-graduation of ten years ago. The task of collecting my ADP transcripts from 2013-15 was my first encounter with the administrative complexities of academia. This endeavor, though with obstacles, had the support of my mentors. Their guidance was critical in guiding me through.
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Tensor notations
2023-11-11
Tensor calculus is a branch of mathematics that extends the well-established principles of linear algebra in higher dimensions. In its essence, tensor calculus deals with tensors, which are mathematical objects that generalize the concepts of scalars and vectors to higher dimensions. Scalars are rank-0 tensors, representing simple quantitiesthat are described by a single number, such as temperature or mass. Tensors, on the other hand, can be thought of as multi-dimensional arrays, where each element is identified by a set of indices and can encapsulate more complex data structures and relationships.
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Math vis
Rendering Hypercube
2023-09-15
The hypercube, or more commonly known as the tesseract, is a geometric marvel that exists in four-dimensional space. If you've ever been entranced by the tesseract scene in the movie "Interstellar", you've already had a cinematic glimpse of this concept. But how do we visualize a 4D object in our 3D world and then render it on a 2D screen?
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