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(Mostly) Eschewing from the digital world Says the guy using a digital platform to write his blog posts… Well, that’s why I said, “Mostly.” This post was inspired by Using a logbook to improve your programming . Partly inspired by . When we only hire the best means we only hire the trendiest I always found myself thinking, “Why does everything have to move so fast?” I’m pretty sure many of you have as well. I’ve always struggled with fast moving things. I like taking things slowly, especially when I’m learning something new. But I’ve always felt the pressure to “keep up with the market.” Sure, give me something new and I can “learn” it quickly to implement something relatively simple but I have always felt uncomfortable having this weak foundation around said thing. So, I spend some time later on to try to give myself a stronger foundation so I can tuck away this new thing into my toolbox instead of it being a one-off. If you have kept up with my posts (I won’t be offended if you haven't), you’ll notice a theme. I keep talking about foundations and how mine are weak especially in the computer science/software engineering field. In addition, one of the reasons I am blogging is to hold myself accountable to strengthening my foundations. I know it sounds strange being in the software/tech world, that I try to eschew from the digital world but I’m not all about being “trendy.” I like having strong foundations such that I can be flexible to trends but not have to pigeonhole myself on one trend so that the next day when a new trend comes out, I’m already outdated. So, if I’m not going to be trendy, then I’ll need to have strong foundations to show I can be trendy (or traditional, or quirky, or anything). I do this by being as analog as possible. Good ole pen and paper and highlighters and whiteboards and books and tiny notepads. I’m pretty sure I lost a lot of you at the previous sentence. I used to take notes on my laptop in school and then like many of you, probably barely peeped back at those notes later on unless it was for some test. I actually fooled myself into thinking that I had learned the material. What’s worse was that when programming, I didn’t use many comments (a programmer’s taboo that most programmers commit every hour) so when I would go back to my code, I had no earthly idea why the hell I did certain things or worse, not understand my own code. I like painting roadmaps from thought to thought. So, I don’t just take notes linearly, I like to draw circles around ideas and connect them with arrows and stuff. The notes look like a train-wreck after I’m done with the first draft but that’s why I always rewrite them and store them digitally. I started doing this at the end of college and I am probably not going back. It has been studied that people who take notes traditionally of the material. I had stopped doing once I entered the workforce because as I said above, I felt the pressure to “keep up with the market. Writing things down is slower than just typing something out but I truly wasn’t learning on the previous team. I just became a parrot. Indeed this looks like how the general market is in software engineering. We have eschewed understanding for “Googling.” I mean, most of the answers are found on Stackoverflow. I didn’t study this field to become a good “Googler.” That’s not to say I don’t read blogs. I definitely do but I deploy the same method as below. remembered more and have a deeper understanding So, after I switched teams two months ago, I started taking handwritten notes on my learnings and about the product we service. It has been a boon for my understanding. I know that, even if I am slower in the beginning, it becomes a lot easier for me later on to connect more dots and faster. So, that brings me to books, specifically those that are not of the fiction, fantasy, or the like genres. I try as much as possible to get the physical book. This is more expensive but I can afford to sacrifice a few extra bucks so I can have the physical book in front of me. There’s also always the library. If I own the book, I mark it up and highlight as much as makes sense. If I don’t own the book, I have a notepad/pieces of paper and a pen right next to the book to start taking notes on the passage. I try not to read books I don’t own on my commute since it’s very difficult to write on a notepad on a very crowded train car. I tried Post-It Notes for a bit where I would just take one from my pocket, put it on the passage and write a small note to myself. In the end, I decided to just read those books when I am at my desk. Edgar Allen Poe once said, “Marking a book is literally an experience of your differences or agreements with the author. It is the highest respect you can pay him.” So, when I read a book, I take notes in the margins usually asking questions or jotting down thoughts on specific passages. I also highlight impactful passages. At the end of each book, I run through the book again, transcribing my notes to paper. I actually don’t transcribe all of them. I generally summarize the notes and highlights. Once I am done with that process, I transfer the written notes digitally. This way, I don’t have to reread the book again unless necessary. I also don’t have to worry about losing paper, and if I need a reference to the book, I can easily search the digital version of my notes. I recently just finished reading by and it has solidified my opinion on being analog. Yes, I understand this book was written in the 40s but I’ve really not found a better option for me to battle against the “move fast era.” I think this mindset of moving fast is quite toxic on creativity and learning. How to Read a Book Mortimer Adler This brings me to programming and programming books. I generally do the same things in programming books as I do with the nonfiction books but I actually do write out pseudocode first before I get into the real coding. Yes, I handwrite parts of my programs first. In , he describes the logbook method: James Routley’s post “To use a logbook successfully, you have to: 1. Consider the problem you’re attempting to solve 2. Describe your method for solving it 3. Describe the process of carrying out the method 4. Record what happened, and ask how it could be improved” He further describes the benefits of logbooking (yes, I just turned that word into a verb): “1. It provides a framework for solving hard problems by encouraging you to break them down into a series of smaller ones. 2. It helps you focus on the task at hand by providing immediate context on what you’re doing. If you forget or become distracted, you can quickly get back to your train of thought. 3. It helps you learn quickly. You can observe your method for problem solving, see what works and what doesn’t and make improvements.” Routley does this method in a series of markdown files (something I also do, especially when I am lazy). However, I do try to write down as much as possible and do my little method of circling ideas and connecting them and then writing out design and psuedocode. This brings me to when I’m on the go. Sometimes I get some ideas while I’m walking around. Sometimes I even solve a part of a problem that I stepped away from. I have a small notepad (usually ) with a pen in my pocket. I quickly jot down whatever I need to, think about it for a bit, and place the items back in my pocket so I can further inspect when I get home or to a chair/desk. I try to keep my phone use to a minimum. When I’m out, I like to actually engage in meaningful, uninterrupted conversation. I don’t like the superficiality that has come from our conversations. I understand sometimes we need to look at our phones because we are on call for some reason but not all the time. I will abstain from the discussion of phone use for another post. Field Notes For many of the reasons above, I also do analog photography, but for the sake of brevity, I will leave that to another post and not put it on . Hacker Noon In conclusion, I believe in a world that is moving very fast, we need to slow it down a notch; not try to catch up all the time. I believe we can achieve that by being more analog. With slowing things down, we can establish deeper connections to our learning and creativity, and even our interpersonal communications. Resources — Scientific American A Learning Secret: Don’t Take Notes with a Laptop by How to Read a Book Mortimer Adler by Using a logbook to improve your programming James Routley When we only hire the best means we only hire the trendiest

On Being (Mostly) Analog

A Set of Pithy Tales And Swell Doggerel Lets start here then. This is a science fiction comic featuring art that is both mine or stolen and that of generative AI. I hold copyrights on the artwork and text, but you are welcome to use either as you wish. Toyboy SharLin waited pensively while her toyboy was being repaired. She thought they certainly didn't work very long if you ran them hard. She giggled at her double entendre. But the toyboys were after all the best of technology, unless you could afford a real boy like her sister owned. And he was the second boy she'd had in as many years too. Wherever did she get that kind of money. Um um um. Oh well. SharLik was a good tech and SharLin's toyboy would be back up in no time. She laughed at her silly little pun. SharLin fancied herself to be quite clever and somewhat the wit. In reality this was just a something she imagined; the toyboys were programmed as sycophants with a penchant towards flattering their owners and she accepted their judgement as truth. SharLin was deep into the codependency syndrome. As a general rule toyboy afficianados had more money than wit or common sense, and SharLin was no exception. “There, see. He blinked his eyes. Give him a chance to reboot and he’ll be good as new!” SharLin was skeptical. After all, how good was good as new. Toyboy however was possessed by the dreams of his own neuralytic circuits. Burned Out, Burnt Doubt Some summer storm's Leaping licking lightning Bolt blasted black Fire fried fingers Sad skeletal stretch Screams silently To a sullen sky. Nut and Bolt Dirt miners. That was what they were. That was all they had ever been. Barring a miracle that was all they would ever be. Nut liked to compose esoteric verse about computer chips, and then he’d share them with Bolt. after the crash One, two, many pushes and returns; one too many pops... Silly silicon syndrome; stack scattered, system shattered. Bits of bytes, certain symbols, arcane artifacts, and the occasional Hex character. Now all we can find, these remnants of a kind, memories of a metallic mind. Bolt on the other hand was built for cruder work and it was reflected in his attempts at poetry. Thinking about you I composed this haiku I did it for you thinking about you I am wishing we could screw I so lust for you Nut and Bolt both had lustful circuit events about Asterix thier supervisory unit. This was by design. Yet Asterix had eyes only for Bode, and that was not going to change. Charna Charna brought poppies in the spring Yes Charna brought her everything Charna's tunes made her heart sing Without Charna there was nothing Thinking of you in haiku Here is a haiku And I wrote it just for you I'm alone and blue Do you feel the same? Am I alone at this game Thinking about you? Fat Man Blues Your sister says There's a fat man in your bedroom And I, I can hear him groan... Oh Carlita How could you do this to me When you said you'd be all alone I want to know Just what it is, what it is That he's doin to make you moan Chemistry Hypergolic girl Catalyzes desire, Oxidation and reduction Fuel exothermic fire. Balanced reactionHot flash, no ash; Equation satisfaction. you can’t say i didn’t cry You can't say i didn try but you only made me cry so bye bye baby bye bye Yeh it's easy to see you don't give a damn for me so best i let you be On A Happy Note ♪ To end upon a happy note These two float my boat Would they get your vote? Well I hope you found it entertaining, a short diversion from your ordinary sane world into the fevered delusions that accompany mine. As always Comments, Criticisms, and Suggestions are welcome. God Bless All!

Modern Love Defined By Analogy

With the downfall of FTX, cryptocurrency is getting another black eye. The valuations shrink and those who bought in the last few years are looking at huge losses. Sam Bankman-Fried is persona-non-grata now. The FTX implosion is a warning to all that the world now runs on Internet time AND that includes the money world. Remember it is not just cryptocurrency tokens that are digital money. Most money everywhere is digital. cryptocurrency Sending money via our smartphones is convenient, but is it in our best interest? Already some countries are nearly free of physical money with most transactions being done digitally. There is an extreme disconnect in some of these countries between the assets stored digitally as savings and checking accounts and the actual physical currency available. In New Zealand, there is only enough physical money to cover about 5% of the money in citizen accounts. If 6% of New Zealand citizens withdraw their money due to some panic, the system would be in crisis and perhaps even collapse. One could be forgiven for seeing today’s digital improvements as far superior. Ironically in the Information Age, information is more controlled than ever before. The digital revolution now allows for more control of the distribution of information rather than facilitating a wide distribution of useful knowledge. Digital money of all kinds has made things more opaque for average people. During the Great Recession, the run on the banks was significant. Wealth was fleeing American financial institutions very quickly in the summer of 2008. The flight of “digital cash” nearly crashed the financial system. The reasons to move back to Glass-Steagall and other regulations born from the Great Depression seem quite justified when one sees some of the numbers, but I digress. The Great Recession of 2008 was a Great Warning. It was a warning that things can move dangerously fast in digital finance, not just cryptocurrency. FTX should be the final proof anyone needs that cryptocurrencies are some kind of “safe haven” from things like the Great Recession or the Great Depression. Cryptocurrencies are an evolving tool in an ever more complicated financial world, but they are no silver bullet. A possible positive outcome from the crash of FTX could be a slowing of the movement to eliminate analog cash. There is no question that analog money can be a throttle on finance. Physical transactions must take longer than digital ones. In that light though, analog cash can be a stabilizing factor because things just take longer to move through the systems. Analog cash also forces transparency on the financial markets. Transparency is the great gift of analog cash. The elimination of cash has made things predictably more opaque. Digital cash ESPECIALLY digital cryptocurrencies hide terrible things behind the scenes and then collapses quickly. The collapse of FTX illustrates demonstrates the speed. In the late 20th century, when the savings and loan crisis roiled American financial systems, I learned of it because I saw a line outside of Tahoe Savings and Loan in Rancho Cordova, CA. There was a physical manifestation to the savings and loan crisis. Even before it really started showing itself in the financial markets, I saw lines begin to form at some local savings and loan institutions. A cryptocurrency exchange has no physicality. Insiders probably started queueing up early to get their money out of FTX, but no one saw it. Regular accounts on the exchange had no idea what was happening. No one was watching traffic to FTX. There were no lines out of the FTX offices.  It just went, Poof! Analog cash does act as a throttle on how quickly things can get really bad. We on the street get to know a bit more about what is truly going on in the financial markets when there is more physical cash. I fear a completely opaque system operated by greedy robber barons. Analog cash prevents COMPLETE opacity. Regular people should preserve that as much as possible. Let me be clear here. I have some cryptocurrencies. I definitely think there is a place for them in this world. Mostly, I decided to park some money in the crypto space to wait and see. Depending on how this epic battle between the super-rich libertarians and the all-powerful nation-states works out, things like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin may still have their place as cash alternatives. Cash is king, but cash is a friend of the regular people, too. Do not forget this. If a person split their pandemic stimulus check between cash put in a cookie jar and crypto, I hazard a guess the cookie jar would be worth more than any crypto holdings accumulated. Though, if they were smart they still have their crypto in a hardware wallet. Despite FTX, I continue to HODL cryptocurrencies, even if cash is still king to me. I am proud of the fact is just as valid today as when I wrote it well over a year ago. If you bought then, you were not on FTX when it imploded. the book I wrote on cryptocurrency that book If you found my advice on cryptocurrency durable and useful - please vote for me in the Noonies → https://www.noonies.tech/2022/web3/2022-hackernoon-contributor-of-the-year-cryptocurrency

The FTX Fiasco Demonstrates the Utility of Analog Currency...Again

HTML is the building block language, CSS is the styling language, and JS is the functioning language. We take this step by step. First a storyline, I started writing codes without structure as I just wanted to see the result, it did not matter how the code end up, I just wanted to see something working on my screen. Guess what, nothing ends up working the way I plan. First, we write out a basic HTML structure, create a div for the clock and add necessary styling to it. <html>
    <head>
        <title></title>
        <style>
        </style>                    The basic HTML structure.
    </head>
        <body>
        </body>
</html>


<html>
    <head>
        <title></title>
        <style>
            #clock{
                background-color: skyblue;
                height: 300px;
                width: 300px;                     
3.              border-radius: 50%;           Clock style
                overflow: hidden;
               position: relative;
               }
        </style>
    </head>
        <body>
            <div id="clock">
2.                            Opening and closing divs for the Clock layout
            </div>
        </body>
   
</html> The output becomes; Other are created further created for the numbers inside the Clock div. divs <div id="clock">
                <div class="n num1">1</div>
                <div class="n num2">2</div>
                <div class="n num3">3</div>
                <div class="n num4">4</div>
                <div class="n num5">5</div>
                <div class="n num6">9</div>
                <div class="n num7">7</div>
                <div class="n num8">8</div>
                <div class="n num9">9</div>
                <div class="n num10">10</div>
                <div class="n num11">11</div>
                <div class="n num12">12</div>
            </div> We are expected to get this; Notice that the numbers are hidden inside the curve and appear straight but we have to spread the numbers to occupy their various positions as in the real clock. We apply this styling first to the general number style. I learned soon enough that the battle is not all about high spirit but a clear identification of what the scope of the project looks like. Taking into account that code writing is building legos, one mistake and everything comes crashing down. #clock .n{
        --rotation:0;
        position: absolute;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 1.7rem;
        transform: rotate(var(--rotation));
    } Notice that we included a variable “rotation” so that we can style individual id/class names and apply the specific degree of rotation we wish to apply. For instance, , this means we set the rotation to 30 degrees. (--rotation:30deg-330deg;) The numbers are clogged and we want to space them to their position. Therefore, we apply our various degrees to each of the ids and classes we created for the numbers. when I come across very difficult logic and everything seems to be falling apart, I take into account the revert and review strategy in #debugging. I break the parts and compile them while #monitoring for the errors, sometimes this can be back-breaking and tiring but I soon learn patients and dedication. #clock .num1 {--rotation:30deg;}
    #clock .num2 {--rotation:60deg;}
    #clock .num3 {--rotation:90deg;}
    #clock .num4 {--rotation:120deg;}
    #clock .num5 {--rotation:150deg;}
    #clock .num6 {--rotation:180deg;}
    #clock .num7 {--rotation:210deg;}
    #clock .num8 {--rotation:240deg;}
    #clock .num9 {--rotation:270deg;}
    #clock .num10 {--rotation:300deg;}
    #clock .num11 {--rotation:330deg;}
    #clock .num12 {--rotation:360deg;} We can see that each number is positioned in their various degrees but the clock appears empty as the hour, minute, and second hands are not there. We create those hands by creating different divs for each hand and styling them to our taste. <div class="hour hand"></div>
                    <div class="min hand"></div>    Divs for all the hands.                  <div class="sec hand"></div> We style the general clock hand and each hand; The general clock hand holds the second, minute, and hour hand at the bottom while they rotate round the clock, so we include the ; transform-origin:bottom In order to rotate by one second which is equivalent to one degree, we set the rotation by 1deg by default we will set the all hands (general clock hands) to 12. #clock .hand{
        --rotation:0;
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        background-color: black;
        border: 1px solid white;
        border-top-left-radius: 10px;
        border-top-right-radius: 10px;
        z-index: 10;
        transform-origin: bottom;
        transform: translate(-50%) rotate(calc(var(--rotation) * 1deg));
    }
    #clock::after{
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        background-color: hotpink;
        z-index: 11;
        width:15px;
        height: 15px;
        top: 50%;
        left:50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        border-radius: 50%;
    }
    #clock .hand.hour{
        width: 8.5px;
        height: 35%;
        background-color:black;
    }
    #clock .hand.min{
        width: 5.5px;
        height: 40%;                        Styling for each hand.
        background-color:black;
    }
   
    #clock .hand.sec{
        width: 2.5px;
        height: 45%;
        background-color: red; After the code above, we are expected to get this; We notice that the hands are just fixed to one point. We haven’t added the functioning language (JS), so the clock remains static. Now that we are done with the styling, we apply Javascript to make our hands move according to our current time. One needs to pay careful attention to this section. First, we set the clock’s interval and call the function name we are to use and the timing you want inside the interval function. <script>
setInterval(setClock, 1000)
</script> Then, Create three constants or variables second hand, minute hand & hour hand to link them to the HTML divs for the hand of the  clock using document.querySelector. <script>
setInterval(setClock, 1000)
const hourHand = document.querySelector('[data-hour-hand]')
const minuteHand = document.querySelector('[data-min-hand]')
const secondHand = document.querySelector('[data-sec-hand]')
</script> Inside the set clock function, create a constant and attach the NEW DATE function to it.l The new date function helps to get the recent date of the system. Also, create another constant called and get seconds from the new date
Do the same for the minutes ratio, then add to it and divide by 60. secondsRatio secondsRatio <script>
setInterval(setClock, 1000)
const hourHand = document.querySelector('[data-hour-hand]')
const minuteHand = document.querySelector('[data-min-hand]')
const secondHand = document.querySelector('[data-sec-hand]')
 
function setClock(){
    const currentDate = new Date()
    const secondsRatio = currentDate.getSeconds() / 60
    const minutesRatio = (secondsRatio + currentDate.getMinutes()) / 60
    const hoursRatio = (minutesRatio + currentDate.getHours()) / 12
    setRotation(secondHand, secondsRatio)
    setRotation(minuteHand, minutesRatio)
    setRotation(hourHand, hoursRatio)
}
function setRotation(element, rotationRatio) {
    element.style.setProperty('--rotation', rotationRatio * 360)
}
setClock()
</script> After applying that script, the hands still remain in position because my query selector which is a constant is not added to my html so it doesn’t select anything. const hourHand = document.querySelector('[data-hour-hand]')
const minuteHand = document.querySelector('[data-min-hand]')
const secondHand = document.querySelector('[data-sec-hand]') This is supposed to be inserted into our HTML where we have for each hand; divs <div class="hour hand" data-hour-hand></div>
                    <div class="min hand" data-min-hand></div>
                    <div class="sec hand" data-sec-hand></div> Once this done, our clock automatically works. Finally, you get it right, feeling relieved but not yet, document your process, write them the process and review it when you are done. This keeps the knowledge tied within you and helps you build better programs or projects in the future. Thank you. Written by @learnHub Africa team

How To Use Common Sense, HTML, CSS, and JS. To Make An Analogue Clock

Discovering Proof-of-Time and Omnichain Interoperability with Analog Analog is a proof-of-time (PoT)-enabled, trustless omnichain interoperability network. The network uses PoT consensus and threshold cryptography to achieve complete decentralization and security. : Vested Interest Disclosure The author's an independent contributor, and while HackerNoon has reviewed the story for quality, the claims hereon belong to the author. #DYOR Interview with Victor Young, Chief Architect at Analog Ishan Pandey: Hi Victor, welcome to our series “Behind the Startup.” Please tell us about yourself and the story behind ? Analog I’m a CS graduate and serial investor with decades of experience in guiding early-stage startups (web 2.0/web 3.0) into successful companies. While working on various algo-trading bots in DeFi, I stumbled upon a problem that gave birth to Analog. Victor Young: What if we could have time-driven smart contracts in algo-trading platforms to trigger actions for efficient signal trading automatically? After conducting extensive research and sharing thoughts with my colleagues, I realized that validated event data is crucial for algo-trading platforms and other DeFi and metaverse protocols. Besides fixing these platforms with validated event data, we noted that the Blockchain sector is in dire need of interoperation. The problem with many current platforms is they sacrifice at least one of the key properties of security, decentralization, and scalability. Together with interoperation, these problems led us to create a new consensus mechanism called proof-of-time (PoT) which now serves as the current solution for the sector post-2020. What if you don’t necessarily need to bridge and pool assets together on one super chain? If you can see what is happening on each chain, you can automate transactions on multiple chains; then, you can trade multi-chain via a centralized order book that queries data from Analog. For example, I can be on Uniswap (Ethereum), and you can be on Serum (Solana), and we should be able to trigger automatic transfers between two chains. Ishan Pandey: Please tell us a little bit about Analog? Further, what is proof of time and how does it work? Analog is a proof-of-time (PoT)-enabled, trustless omnichain interoperability network. We believe that the most significant challenge that current cross-chain bridges face has to do with centralization and associated insecurities that we see with PoA- and PoS-based consensus mechanisms. In our view, a truly decentralized consensus mechanism—backed up by sufficient security guarantees—is the single most essential attribute of any interoperability process. Victor Young: At the core of the network are two critical technologies that achieve complete decentralization and security: proof-of-time (PoT) consensus and threshold cryptography. We have built PoT from the ground up, using the ranking score as a variable to determine who becomes a validator. Through PoT, we are creating a consensus mechanism where all users have an equal opportunity of participating in the interoperability consensus, as opposed to typical PoS- or PoA-based bridges that have high barriers to entry. We have also incorporated threshold cryptography with very high thresholds where a group of tesseracts partially signs the fetched transaction. For example, over 90% of the tesseracts must partially sign a transaction for it to be validated on Analog’s network through PoT. Ishan Pandey: DeFi is gradually establishing itself as the key source of funding, with multi-billion dollars already committed. What is the future of DeFi according to you? Further, how will omnichain blockchains impact the DeFi industry? Blockchain has fundamentally altered the internet landscape as we know it, changing the way we run businesses, financial systems, and societies. On this basis, DeFi—a sector that was non-existent a few years back—has now metamorphosized into a full-blown industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars, and it keeps on growing every day. Victor Young: However, despite the benefits associated with DeFi, we’re still stuck in the “early majority” phase due to the lack of an interoperable framework. We have already seen multiple Blockchain platforms and layer two scaling solutions joining the space. At this pace, the current web3 and DeFi space are in danger of balkanization, where interoperability is sacrificed as organizations race to demonstrate their own Blockchain’s superior features and use cases. In our view, the opportunity in the DeFi industry hinges on seamless interoperability among all the Blockchain networks. It is only by ensuring that all DeFi applications interoperate—whether unrelated or fiercely competitive with one another—that the capabilities of the technology can be realized. Ishan Pandey: The next version of digital network infrastructure is Web 3.0. What are your views on Web 3.0, the Metaverse and the up and coming digital economy? The future is definitely bright, if only an interoperability infrastructure exists to allow DApp developers to build cross-chain applications that can take advantage of multiple siloed liquidity in different chains. Users could also take advantage of such an infrastructure to directly interact with all DApps across the Blockchain ecosystem from their wallets. Victor Young: Ishan Pandey: Do you think more NFTs projects will shift from Ethereum to other blockchains due to gas wars? We’re going to see many Blockchains and layer two solutions emerging with different propositions on tackling network congestion and high gas fees. As of now, most NFT projects are Ethereum-based, and currently, the platform has extremely high transaction fees. It is nonsensical to pay up to US$70 to create an artwork that you would sell for US$ 50. Unless the Ethereum network finds a way out of these issues, we’re likely to see more NFT users shifting their projects to more cost-effective and scalable platforms like Solana, Algorand, and Avalanche. Victor Young: Ishan Pandey: What are your views on Elon Musk buying Twitter? According to you, what impact would it have on crypto Twitter and free speech? As Elon Musk rightly pointed out, free speech is the cornerstone of any functioning democracy, and Twitter is a crucial platform to facilitate that. Therefore, it’s a welcome move that Elon alluded to because he intends to “democratize” Twitter. Victor Young: However, in my opinion, I don’t think matters of openness, transparency, and democracy should be left to one individual. I believe that a truly decentralized platform—and social media in that case—should allow all its users to have more control over their own data, something that Twitter cannot deliver in the current setup, even if Elon has good intentions. Don’t forget to share and like the story!

Proof-of-Time: Next Frontier in Consensus Mechanism with Analog 

Here’s a beautiful paradox. Our bodies have elements found in stars, yet we’ve not evolved to survive in the extremes of space. Sheltered by the crown jewel in our Solar System, a permanent multi-planetary presence forces us to re-think the most basic assumptions about our physiology, psychology, basic functioning, and emotional needs. How can we test prototypes, technologies, and human dynamics for space settlements? A sustained presence in space requires more than a hardware fix. on Earth have been serving as a “petri dish” for decades, informing scientists about the human dimensions for spaceflight and exploration. Of course, the scope and breadth of these field missions vary. Still, at its core, they set out to simulate space-like environments in extreme areas to assess how we respond accordingly. Analog missions I’ve noticed the widening gap between the increased commercialization of the space industry and analog work on Earth for space. Only a few space agencies, research institutions, and private initiatives undertake the challenge of analog work, simulating space-like conditions and experiences for research and development (R&D). These initiatives remain relatively siloed, forcing scientists, explorers, and organizers to often scramble for additional sponsorship sources. I met with two seasoned analog researchers to further understand the dynamics of this current scenario. Ladakh: A Petri dish for Mars in the Himalayas Based in Mumbai, Ph.D. is the Head of two major divisions at Amity University Mumbai- part of India’s largest non-profit private educational group. Siddharth leads the . With a doctorate in aerospace engineering, Siddharth has a breadth and depth of experience in the space industry. He currently also serves in an advisory capacity to several space organizations and he's the project coordinator for the Spaceward Bound India Program. Siddharth Pandey Amity Space Centre and India’s first Centre of Excellence in Astrobiology (ACoeA) The Spaceward Bound Program started at NASA Ames Research Center in 2006. This annual educational program unites astrobiologists, scientists, and students in extreme environments for research and study. Earlier expeditions were conducted in remote areas in the Mojave Desert, Idaho, North Dakota, Australia, New Zealand, and the Polar regions. Ladakh, India was the site for the Spaceward Bound Program in August 2016. Ladakh Spaceward program 2016. (Photo credits: Siddharth Pandey) Ladakh is located in the easternmost section of the Himalayas (3500 - 5500 meters above sea level). With cold temperatures and high ultraviolet exposure due to its elevation, Ladakh has unique topological features that are of particular interest to scientists and analog explorers alike. For example, it has natural hot springs filled with microbial organisms adapted to reduced oxygen levels and atmospheric pressure. Salty lakes coexist with arid desert, making Ladakh in many ways possibly similar to ancient Mars. Data sourced by rovers points that liquid water and warmer temperatures were maybe present on the Martian surface. Despite this rich “petri dish'' for research and development, Ladakh is a lesser studied region for human space exploration. Siddharth co-authored the paper about the 2016 expedition. The International Journal of Astrobiology published this paper. It presents data to prove why Ladakh is an essential place of study for scientists and explorers. “Ladakh: diverse, high-altitude extreme environments for off-earth analog and astrobiology research” “What we see today in Ladakh is helping us build the picture about what Mars was like 2 billion years ago, and also how it changed,” explained Siddharth. “For example, as a result of climate change on Earth, we see that there are several high-altitude lakes in Ladakh, which are slowly receding because the water is evaporating faster than it's getting filled up. Many of these phenomena occurred on Mars over a long time, so this opportunity at Ladakh helps us understand the Martian past in terms of how the surface atmospheric processes enable life and what kind of life forms exist in these harsh conditions? And if such life forms existed on Mars, what kind of environments would they exist in and what kind of byproducts would they have left behind.” Another dimension for the analog work at Ladakh in 2016 includes productivity. Under such extreme conditions, physical and mental fatigue sets in, aggravated by lower oxygen levels. As a result, what would be easy to do based on someone’s given skill set becomes a gargantuan task. These factors forced mission organizers to understand the interplay of individual productivity, health, and emotional well-being with the group dynamics. Siddharth Pandey connected with me from Mumbai. 2021. “During our expedition, we noticed that there were so many cultural nuances that tend to become visible as in how people go about doing their work. And especially when you had researchers from different backgrounds and sciences, as is typical of astrobiology. And there’s also a sequence in which things are done. So, we need to understand that a site like Ladakh can help us train for such kinds of missions.” The Ladakh Spaceward program visit in 2016 received financial support from the publicly-traded automotive company Tata Motors and National Geographic Traveler India.  Researchers collaborated closely with scientists at the in the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Ladakh Spaceward program 2016. (Photo credits: Siddharth Pandey) Siddharth offered his perspectives on the missed opportunities for the private sector. ”There might not be a clear and immediate return for a space company to invest in analog work unless they have a particular product and service that they would like to market. However, it will be increasingly important to link space research for sustainability on Earth. For example, what are the different technologies for Moon and Mars that can adapt to remote locations in dry environments, which are the usual sites for analog missions? And how can we support the communities that live in these kinds of places? Analog sites can be utilized by companies with applications here on Earth as well, for example, testing low-energy consumption waste management or water filtration systems.” Siddharth explained how his team at the Amity Centre of Excellence in Astrobiology continues to push forward and partner with research and educational institutions for the Mars Amity Research Station (MARS) in Ladakh. For example, they’re planning to build temporary geodesic-dome structures over the next couple of years during specific seasons. Conceptualizing field drills for Moon and Mars with communications lags is another example. The team also wants to democratize the experience and access to the information by opening it up to the broader community of space enthusiasts. Through a new Earth and Space Exploration Program (ESEP) program, enthusiasts apply and partner up for a flat fee with scientists at Ladakh for several days. For the first open call pre-pandemic, more than 100 people had signed up. However, it was scaled down later by the organizers due to social distancing protocols. The Bangalore-based company provided some funding to ESEP 2021, thus showing the dynamism of India’s new space ecosystem. SatSure The first crew of the ESEP 2021 already achieved a major milestone this past July. They tested the Mars Amity Surface Characterization Operations Trainer (MASCOT) in the glacial lake bed of Tsokar at 4600 m above sea level. “Amity University has been very supportive of the work that I do. Space is still not the main focus for universities and especially private ones. I’ve had the opportunity to set up this new center with the freedom to do several things. Building something from scratch presents its challenges, but I’m excited about the prospects for the future.” Analog as Proxy for Imagination and Innovation Ph.D. is a consummate analog researcher and professional explorer. For the past decade, he has specialized in isolated, confined, and extreme environments. Born and based in Paris, France, Benjamin is an elected international fellow of the iconic and a human factor expert at the . He has participated in more than a dozen research expeditions and analog astronaut trainings, including the International MoonBase Alliance missions with the European Space Agency at the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) habitat. The depth and range of Benjamin’s missions have taken him to remote locations in the Arctic circle, Iceland, Hawaii, Chile, among many others. Benjamin Pothier Explorers Club International Astronautical Federation Benjamin dreamed early in his life to become a jet pilot. However, these plans were cut short due to eyesight problems, so he pivoted to the arts as the launching pad for his career and analog research. For more than 15 years, Benjamin worked in various mediums, photography, sculpture, interactive installations, and film. He earned his doctorate in an interdisciplinary research program at the University of Plymouth's Planetary Collegium. One of his recent artworks ISSBM (ISS BLUE MARBLE), will be launched to the International Space Station next year in collaboration with the space company Nanoracks. By 2021, Benjamin has already participated in two analog missions. First, he served as Commander of the Orpheus Mission at the in northwest Poland. An international crew of 5 other analog astronauts lived and worked with Benjamin for two weeks. The research station is located in a modified nuclear bunker at a former military airport. The crew simulated extracurricular vehicular activities (EVA) and tested several tool prototypes. LunAres Research Station Orpheus Mission crew members Alicja Musial and Eduardo Salazar Perez during an EVA. (Photo credits: Benjamin Pothier) Benjamin also participated in the CHILL-ICE Moon mission in Iceland’s underground lava tubes. The mission was conceptualized by - a non-profit analog astronaut organization - under the International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG). A lava-tube is a natural volcanic cave formed after the lava has flowed downslope from a vent, hardened, and emptied. The mission simulated the construction of the first Lunar base (CHILL-ICE stands for the Construction of a Habitat Inside a Lunar-Analogue Lava-tube). Several scientists have proposed lunar caves as ideal sites for robotic and human exploration. These caves would serve as natural shelters from cosmic rays and micrometeorites. EuroMoonMars Benjamin Pothier entering the test site CHILL-ICE mission. 2021. (Photo credits: Benjamin Pothier) Benjamin shared how analog missions open up the study of human ecology, which explains how humans relate to their environments. Benjamin Pothier connected with me from Paris. 2021. “When I'm focusing on the human factor, I’m studying it from an anthropology angle. This allows me to distinguish what’s relevant for the future of human spaceflight because there will be a huge difference between selecting crew to the Moon and Mars compared to selecting crews for the Apollo program or for the International Space Station. I anonymize all my notes about the crew because it’s not about specific individuals. Instead, my study is about looking at the fundamentals of human beings living together under these strange conditions,” explained Benjamin. Benjamin described how easily the industry can overlook breakthroughs in the social dimensions of space settlements. Analog missions require significant effort, preparation, and rigor, especially at the psychological level. Often, those who work with tools and technologies without constraints have difficulty adjusting to the conditions in analog work. These restrictions might explain why the simulation's fidelity also requires ample dosages of imagination and creativity. “I have encountered brilliant scientists that cannot go easily along with the simulation of being somewhere else and playing along with a team. So the simulation also becomes part of the research. It’s a very collaborative process,” said Benjamin. “And although you cannot simulate the entirety of the factors in space for a perfect analog mission, you can replicate many, especially the interaction of crew in the ways they are going live and collaborate. There are also geographical, topological similarities on Earth with the Moon that help field tests and proofs-of-concept.” Benjamin noted a gradual increase in the number of private companies undertaking innovative approaches to support analog work. For example, some of these companies - - plan to build modular habitats on Earth in preparation for long-duration spaceflight. However, there is still evidence of a lack of support from the private sector. Throughout many of his missions, Benjamin has encountered dramatic reductions in the availability of commercial pressurized analog suits. Interstellar Lab “I’m quite surprised, to be honest, that SpaceX doesn’t have an analog division by now. If you plan to go to Mars, you should already be working on analog simulations. Furthermore, some studies are too expensive to conduct in the ISS. It's much easier for space agencies and private companies to conduct more experiments on Earth for long duration spaceflight.” Key takeaways Approaching the human dimensions for sustained space exploration requires a paradigm shift that looks beyond the hardware. Space is an unforgiving environment for the unprepared body and mind alike. Siddharth and Benjamin assessed the variety of factors that harness and truncate analog research missions. With increased stressors that can be simulated on Earth, they advocate that analog work equips us with field data and R&D suitable for spacefarers. To continue to focus on a couple of sectors in the space economy at the expense of the human factors will leave us seriously short-staffed for Lunar and Martian settlements. With an industry that continues to thrive year after year, the time has come for us to embrace analog missions with strength and purpose. We need to imagine our future in space and prepare for it. // is the concept artist featured on the header with (2015). Based in Romania, Bogdan has more than 12 years in the game industry. Science fiction books have inspired his artwork. Bogdan Tufecciu Jumpgates “Places, technologies, and stories inspire me,” said Bogdan. // update. 11.20.21. Since you’ve enjoyed this article, allow me to invite you to my new space blog - recently launched! 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Analog Work on Earth for Space: The Need To Embrace Analog Missions

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet. So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called" - Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Analogies have always been writers’ favorite medium to use. They give life to both literature and prose. Being a tech writer myself, I like to use analogies - they help me to make my piece more interesting and easy to follow. In this article, I have explored the use of metaphors and analogies in tech writing. A few weeks back, I came across an argument about ‘ ’ on a discussion forum. A few interesting articles were also shared by the participants in the discussion. Apparently, the metaphor seems quite fit to describe the data, as it is first refined to be used as a ‘fuel’ to business. data is the new oil However, people who disagree with this analogy argue that oil is not renewable, while historical data doesn’t lose its value after usage in a certain business case. According to : Bernard Marr “If we are going to think about data as a power source or fuel, then it would make more sense to consider its similarities with renewable sources like the sun, wind, and tides. There is an abundance of it – more than we can ever use – and rather than fencing it off and reducing the supply, we should think about how we can make it more widely available to everyone.” Metaphors and analogies help in delivering technical knowledge in an understandable and interesting way. Though experts may argue whether the analogy does justice to the technical term, however, it helps in raising some awareness for non-tech and newbies. For example, “ ’ conveys that data is useful for businesses! Hollin Collins describes the significance of metaphors in her article : data is a new oil The Power of Analogy in Technology “New technologies are hard to convey. Marketers in technology have the challenge of describing new concepts and making them understandable to consumers and business people. I find analogies to be powerful communication vehicles that overcome the challenge, making the unfamiliar familiar.” Here is a list of a few interesting analogies and metaphors for emerging technologies: Artificial Intelligence AI has been explained quite artistically in this Hacker Noon : article “The strange loop mirror: When I think of AI I think about the machine looking back at you, seeing you much like a distorted mirror does. AI-first companies like Facebook and Google are looking back at you with years of self-images, questions, and thousands of data points in terms of likes and other interactions. It’s a strange mirror with a kind of memory that gives you an x-ray into your self-image. When the AI in this mirror is making me feel seen, it’s doing me a service in the maintenance of being human, which is to tell my story. The more limbic resonance in us, the more engagement. We really like being mirrored! There is a loopiness to this because it’s self-reinforcing and therefore giving rise to phenomenons such as filter bubbles and saturated biases in our egos.” Cloud computing “Cloud computing is like plugging into a central power grid instead of generating your own power." OK, don't like that one? There's always the thermostat analogy" - Reuven Cohen IoT Here is a selected analogy for IoT from this interesting : article “The IoT as the Apotheosis of Connectivity: Dali’s famous painting “The Apotheosis of Homer” depicts the epic poet’s ascension to the divine. It was a common scene in classical art. This reflects the original theological meaning of the word ‘apotheosis’, which is to elevate something to a divine or holy status. I use the term deliberately (if advisedly) here. The suggestion behind this first metaphor is that the IoT represents an elevation of connectivity to a sacred status. This is perhaps the most basic metaphor for the IoT. As Greengard puts it, the IoT “extends connectedness far beyond computers and into all the nooks and crannies of the world”  (Greengard 2015, 16).” Blockchain “Imagine a huge vault from a bank. The vault is filled with rows of unlabeled deposit boxes. However, each deposit box has a glass facade, allowing everyone to visualize the contents of the deposit box, but does not access it. When a person opens a new deposit box, it receives a key that is unique to that box. Making a copy of the key does not duplicate the contents of the box. And in the same way, even though you have the key, the box is not technically yours. You only have the ability to access what’s inside of it. This is fundamentally the concept of cryptocurrencies based on Blockchain.” - Lunes Platform Enjoyed the above analogies, right? Let’s wrap up this article with another masterpiece from Shakespeare: “But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!” - Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare Previously published here .

“My words fly up, my thoughts remain below." Metaphors and Analogies in Technological Writing

Earlier, we lived in industrial and post-industrial societies, and gas and oil were the only things of value. Now, it’s the age of information society and data has replaced petrol as the economy’s driving force. The reason is that with the help of Big Data, people significantly improve production efficiency and business economics. That’s true. That’s why today, you may hear a lot of comparisons of data with gas, oil, gold, and other treasures of humanity. Historical background: The first person who compared data to oil was Clive Humby. But the context was quite different — not connected with monetization. He meant that data is useless until it’s put to work and is refined. Thus, to become like gas or oil, the data should be collected, analyzed, interpreted, and used. Why is data compared to oil? Data today is a vital business asset. The most prominent companies in the world like Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook own such an amount of data that nobody can even imagine. For example, for Amazon, work flawlessly. data collected drives around 35% of revenue — the recommendations based on users’ data When people use their products or services, these corporate giants collect information about every aspect of their behaviour and decision making. Then they adjust their products, marketing strategies according to data received and analyzed. That makes them even more prosperous and more powerful. Thus, companies that base their development strategy on data massive get 5% greater revenue than the companies that do not rely on that. Just like with oil, which brings value only after it’s refined and used. Open data issue Open data is everything you can reach without a password: social media, blogs, forums, dating apps, etc. Big data is more than a billion lines or more than a petabyte. Because now, the term ‘big data’ is so well-known that it is complicated to understand what is what. So when I say big data, I mean exactly this. We’ll start by looking at how people represent big data. Most think of them as a large, large amount of something. But in reality, all big data technologies are based on diverse data, and from these little pieces of collected data, a giant picture is created. For instance, most people never check the background in photos on social media. And this is 60–70% of all the insights that can be obtained per person — is there any renovation in the apartment, and this is the level of income, which can be seen from the window, all kinds of sights for determining geolocation. Then, from these small photos, a clever algorithm can assemble a complete picture of what is around the person. So if you are taking pictures for social networks, check the background. The ethics of data collection: cases What other sources are there based on which it is easy to collect information about you? It can be a person, and it can be an algorithm that will target ads to you. Of course, the most popular sources are social networks, blogs, forums, and e-commerce platforms. The leader of people’s interest in 2016-2017 was Tinder. The point is, these various dating apps show the distance to the person. Anyone who is more or less familiar with mathematics knows that simple methods allow you to determine the location from several points, knowing the distance to a person. It is clear that all kinds of services and social networks never show the real location. They protect the user and indicate approximate distance. It is impossible to understand where exactly this person is located. But the average lonely person updates Tinder about 18 times a day. By updating this information, you can understand how the person moved, where he was. Geolocation is the first thing on the list of things that can be learned about a person, because judging by the same personal data law, it’s like your home address is your personal information. No one should know it. For example, in social networks, it is in closed access. But if we take all your publications, see where you were, for the majority — really for 99% - users, 80% of geo-sites are two clusters: home and work. At the same time, what is closer to the city center is work, what is next is home. It is clear that there are exceptions, but these exceptions are at the level of statistical error. Another example: A couple of years ago, the Windows 10 operating system’s free distribution was launched. Those who rushed to install the OS on their personal computers were a little disappointed in the end. A number of “controversial points” were found in the agreement. The first was that Microsoft collects and stores the history of visits to pages on the Internet, passwords to sites, and data about the user’s access points. This is done through the data connection of Microsoft account. The option can be disabled, but in Windows 10 it is enabled by default. As a result, the user can become a victim of fraudsters and voluntarily transfers data to American courts and intelligence services — in accordance with US law, IT companies are required to disclose this data at the authorities’ request. Few people like the ability in Windows 10 to track online user behavior by third-party advertisers. Perhaps, most of all questions are raised by one of the points of the license agreement, which states the following: Personal correspondence, local files, and other personal information (including the content of letters and other personal data contained in private folders) may be disclosed if Microsoft deems it necessary to protect consumers or comply with the terms of use. In general, everyone is used to the fact that apps collect data about users. Most of the time, the data collected by Internet companies is used to make apps work properly. For example, when ordering a taxi or building a route to the desired object, the program asks for the user’s location in order to correctly process the request and provide relevant information. The desire of Internet giants to collect more and more information about users is quite understandable: in the Internet era, personal data and data about user activity on the Internet have become a real business asset, the value of which is growing every day. However, stands out from all other attempts: The total collection of data about the user and his activity in the absence of a transparent description of the process of using this data naturally raises many questions. Microsoft’s new privacy policy, published in July 2015, No violations? However, despite the dissatisfaction of users who voluntarily give their data to Microsoft or any other service/app, there are no significant violations of legislation on personal data in the license agreements. Thus, such a data-driven approach of running a business is completely lawful if you agree with Terms of Use. Of course, data and information can’t replace gas or oil. However, it can be fully compared in value and worth for business and economy.

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