Tag: Chains

My transition from the Philippines to Canada has provided me with a distinctive vantage point, entwining my immigrant journey with the challenges Indigenous youth confront in both nations. While I recognize the uniqueness of my personal path, my dedication lies in illuminating the critical importanc...

A Monte Carlo method or simulation is a type of computational algorithm that consists of using sampling numbers repeatedly to obtain numerical results in the form of the likelihood of a range of results of occurring. In other words, a Monte Carlo simulation is used to estimate or approximate the ...

Let E[n] = Number of tosses needed to get n Heads in a row. Let’s say we have n-1 consecutive heads so far, and are at State n-1. If we do 1 more toss, We reach State n with probability p. This is the terminal state, no more tosses needed. Contrib...

In addition to proving the central limit theorem, Andrey Andreyevich Markov played a pivotal role in developing Markov chains. Markov chains are used to model discrete-time, discrete space random processes with applications across multiple domains including Finance, Advertising, NLP, SEO, ...

When I started studying Physics, I didn’t like the concept of probability. I was so pumped by the idea that with Physics you can model the entire world that the idea of uncertainty made me furious :) The truth is that when we want to study real phenomena we must, sooner or later, deal ...

Frankie Meeink is a former member of a white supremacist skinhead gang. By the age of seventeen years old, Frankie was already deeply embedded in the chaotic and often violent neo-nazi lifestyle. In my interview with Frankie, he opened up about his extremist past and transformative experience in whi...

Smart logistics and supply chain management are increasingly important for businesses to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced, global economy. The supply chain crisis of 2021 has brought forth a few lessons and accelerated the innovation rate. By using technology and data-driven insights, co...

The concept of a green supply chain goes beyond mere environmental compliance. It’s about integrating eco-friendly practices throughout the lifecycle of a product — from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, distribution, and eventual disposal or recycling. This shift is driven by a c...

In today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving global economy, supply chains have become the lifeblood of businesses, orchestrating the complex flow of goods, services, and information across the world. As technology continues to reshape industries, supply chains are undergoing a profound tran...