Jason PolakHow to sleep in dry environmentsSome people have immense difficulty sleeping in cool and dry environments. In fact, I sleep best when it’s very hot and humid — think…1d ago11d ago1
Jason PolakMath is running out of problemsBut, that does not mean math as a human activity has to stop4d ago174d ago17
Jason PolakThe fraudulent nature of university researchAcademia is said to have many problems. Having spent significant time there, and having published a few papers myself after getting my PhD…Jul 122Jul 122
Jason PolakShould you get a PhD?A long time ago, I tried to write an article to answer the following question: should you get a PhD? I never finished it because I never…Jul 52Jul 52
Jason PolakTwo secrets to a great complimentA compliment is a great way to bring joy to another person’s life, but there are many ways to give a compliment, which has important…Jun 10Jun 10
Jason PolakArt is dead, and technology killed itArt is dead. But of course, many have said that in the past, so it falls upon my shoulders to explain. What does it mean to say that art is…Jun 71Jun 71
Jason PolakApple’s new ad: a perfect reflection of societyApple recently released an ad for the new iPad that shows a hydraulic press crushing musical instruments and other, older devices used to…May 106May 106
Jason PolakEquality…but with respect to which variable?Modern society is obsessed with equality, but let’s not strive for it with respect to furthering capitalismApr 25Apr 25
Jason PolakUsing ChatGPT to grade homework is flat out wrongIf you are grading your students’ essays or homework with ChatGPT, then it is immoral and wrong. It does the students a disservice.Apr 101Apr 101
Jason PolakThe law of illusory improvementsConsider an optimal society. If one could measure the health of this society over time, it would fluctuate about the optimum point…Apr 85Apr 85