Tag Archives: wolfram

Computational Journalism – Already Here but Not Obviously So

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

In my early discussions and presentations regarding Wolfram|Alpha I often used Computational Journalism as the initial non-engineering use case.   Most folks weren’t quite sure what I meant initially by Computational Journalism until I explained how, as a toe in the … Continue reading →

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Wolfram|Alpha iPhone App Released

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

[full disclosure: I've been working with the Wolfram|Alpha team... so I'll leave out a review or discussion on price justification] The Wolfram|Alpha iPhone App is live in the App Store.  The blogosphere has its own impressions.  Argue price, features, business … Continue reading →

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Planet Collision Reports BBC … in 1 billion years … Unverified by Wolfram|Alpha

Posted on June 11, 2009 by

BBC reports on simulations run by astronomers suggesting we could see some planets collide in a billion years or so. What’s fun is that you can actually ATTEMPT to run these computations in Wolfram|Alpha.  Here’s mercury in 1 billion years. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Wolfram|Alpha – Instant Primary Research

Posted on June 9, 2009 by

Investigating causal factors instantly is not only possible it’s GREAT! Check this graph out… think there’s a relationship? GM revenue vs US Carbon Emissions cool. very cool.

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What Is Wolfram|Alpha Really?

Posted on May 21, 2009 by

Here is one of the best blog posts on putting Wolfram|Alpha into perspective: Asking which result is “right” misses the point. Google is a search engine; it did exactly what it’s supposed to do. It isn’t making any any assumptions … Continue reading →

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Wolfram|Alpha? – Computing we were promised 50 years ago?

Posted on March 5, 2009 by

An interesting approach to knowledge mentioned in Stephen Wolfram’s blog: But what about all the actual knowledge that we as humans have accumulated? A lot of it is now on the web—in billions of pages of text. And with search … Continue reading →

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Wolfram Mathematica Home Edition

Posted on February 7, 2009 by

Wolfram Mathematica Home Edition is available.  It’s a $295 fully functional version of Mathematica 7. Everyone should consider getting a copy.  No, really, everyone.   What mathematica can help you do is as useful as word processing.  I know, that sounds … Continue reading →

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Quantum Computing Anyone?

Posted on August 11, 2008 by

Jason Cawley gives us another immense post with a semi formal argument about quantum computing and the universe as a quantum computer.  It is a response to Hector Zenil’s interactions/postings with/about Seth Lloyd. I’m in agreement with this: At some … Continue reading →

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NKS Summer School – The Follow Up Post 1

Posted on July 15, 2008 by

Rather than expend energy writing my own general overview of what the heck just happened at summer school I’ll just link to this wrap up from the Wolfram team. Sure, I’ll have far more details in upcoming posts, though most … Continue reading →

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