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You’re Not Cleared to Read This (Unless You Understand Lattices)

This blog explores how the quiet structure of lattices turns abstract math into a powerful force for controlling who gets to know what and why.

17 min read · August 26, 2025

2025 · math algorithms computer-science code
Are Computers Really Random?

This blog explores whether computers built for order can truly be random, or if they’re just masterful imitators of the universe’s unpredictability.

21 min read · July 14, 2025

2025 · math algorithms computer-science code
How to Prove You Know the Secret Without Telling the Secret?

This blog explores the fascinating intersection of cryptography, privacy, and mathematical elegance, uncovering how zero-knowledge proofs allow us to build trust without revealing a single secret.

9 min read · June 14, 2025

2025 · math computer-science
How an 18th-Century Soil Problem Found Its Way into Your AI-Generated Ghibli Portrait

This blog explores the fascinating intersection of AI, art, and 18th-century mathematics, revealing how a centuries-old soil problem shapes the way neural networks transform your selfies into Ghibli-style dreams.

11 min read · May 16, 2025

2025 · math ai/ml
Why do Black Holes and Blockchain Use the Same Math?

This blog reveals how black holes and blockchains use the same math of entropy and irreversibility to encode and protect information.

17 min read · April 16, 2025

2025 · math computer-science