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Should Google and Netflix Algorithms Be Taught To Kids?One math genius thinks so. Meet Stefan Buijsman, a man who got his Ph.D. in mathematics at age 20. He suggests that educators teach kids mathematics by showing how it workswhen applied to real-world problems. Instead of studying random formulas and forcing younger students to memorize them so they can apply them to repetitive problems, Buijsman suggests that kids should learn from how it is applied in applications such as online search engines, navigation apps, and even the algorithms used in Netflix for suggesting what shows their users could watch. “Everyone enjoys saying how much they hated math in high school and how lucky they are that they’ve never had to use it since. The truth is that I also hated graphs and formulas in high school and as an undergraduate. I remember a night of [studying] formulas and graphs, and of my asking myself why we even needed it,” the scholar explains. While it seems too complex to handle for students in lower educational levels, Buijsman clarifies that only the basics will be covered. Additionally, he suggests that educators should explain what using a certain mathematic principle is supposed to be and why it was developed in the first place. “In statistics, for example, let’s let them solve formulas that will calculate the probability of violating the security of a WhatsApp message,” he further suggested. Somehow, while this idea posts some benefits, we are one of the few who are relieved to avoid this in schools. We’ll just stick to watching shows on Netflix, thank you very much!Image credit: cottonbro studio#mathematics #algorithms #applications #education #Netflix #Google 

Should You Blur Your Home on Google Maps?Google Maps is a navigational tool that helps people around the globe see different places that they are unfamiliar with. Its accessibility, in which users can have only an internet connection and/or download the app, allows travelers to reach a new destination without getting lost.Aside from that feature, Google Maps is also used for recommendations and ratings of different establishments such as malls, restaurants, and tourist spots. Some people also use the application to “travel” without leaving their home– as in use it to go around different locations in any part of the world. The application's immersive and wide coverage provides some pros and cons of course. The pros are what we’ve indicated above. For the cons, well, privacy. Anyone can enter almost any address into the software and get a recent image of whatever building is on that area. Stalkers or criminals can easily plan their way inside any area, especially your home.For the sake of privacy and personal safety, we do recommend you blur your home on Google Maps. The application allows users to do this. All you need is a computer, an Internet connection, and a trusted web browser. Here’s a step-by-step process on how to do so: 1. Go to the Google Maps website on your browser. 2. Enter your home address in the search bar. 3. Use the Street View of the resulting location on the website. 4. Click Report a Problem, which is at the bottom-right of the site.5. A new window will appear, where you will have the option on how to blur your home. Adjust as desired using the plus and minus buttons. 6. Choose what you’re requesting to blur underneath this area. 7. Enter your email once you’re satisfied, verify the captcha code, and click submit.Note that this change will be permanent, so think about if it will be necessary before submitting your request!Image credit: Google #Google #GoogleMaps #privacy #navigation #security #homesecurity #technology

Travel Back in Time with Google Street ViewPictured above is a scene from Gillette, Wyoming—one of the fastest growing towns in Wyoming—as it was captured by a Google Street View car in February of 2022.