In my graduate-level complexity theory class, I came across the concept of a P-splinter, an incredibly niche complexity class that is used in a few papers. Intuitively, a P-splinter is a language where a PTIME function can enumerate its elements. This concept was defined by Lane A. Hemachandra—who is…
If you're as prone to addictions as I am, then you've certainly spent many days and nights doomscrolling or going on an online research spree. The second survival strategy is to follow the flowchart: offline tools > online desktop apps > web browser > mobile apps.…
In the next few weeks, I will be sharing small strategies that helps my disorganized, lazy, forgetful, impulsive self to survive and thrive in a high-pressure adulting environment. Speaking of forgetfulness, I was that kid who lost their phone every semester. I would lose my keys even more often. I…
A phenomenon I see in the personal knowledge management (PKM) space is people obsessing over how they manage their notes. Truth is, notes are only useful when they help us get stuff done. * Notes can help us retrieve information. * The process of writing a note can help us make sense…
I've been following the personal knowledge management (PKM) space for a while now. The promises of a second brain that helps you make novel connections and organize the haphazard pile of primary, secondary and original text, is appealing to an academic like me. Yet, I had trouble finding…
Growing up in the digital era, I've always been fascinated by emerging technologies. I've tried incorporating various apps and devices to organize my life and research, from zettelkasten apps and e-ink notepads to plain text. However, time and time again, I find myself reaching for the…
I listen to a wide range of music, from rock and metal to some synthwave, hiphop and and K-pop. So while I'm not a genre purist, there is a common "vibe" among my favorite artists in that they put a lot of attention into the lyrics…
Some time ago, I dropped my Macbook Pro into water, causing unrepairable damage. I am on a tight budget, so I bought a $200 refurbished Thinkpad off of Amazon which was all I could afford. I installed a minimal Linux distro, and threw on the lightweight XFCE desktop environment. It…