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Simulating Tethered Buoy Dynamics

How a barely noticed update triggered forgotten emotions

mathematical modeling

This reflection examines the design and simulation of a tethered buoy system, an enterprise bridging nearly inextensible cables, quaternion-based orientation, and implicit time-stepping. It traces the technical challenges and day-to-day engineering realities of merging advanced finite element…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Feb 20, 2025
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Python: Bridging the Gap Between Human Thought and Machine Code

Reflections on Python and English languages

This essay explores Python’s role as an interface language, serving as an intuitive bridge between human cognitive processes and lower-level programming constructs. Through an analysis of Python’s design philosophy, abstraction capabilities, and widespread adoption across various domains, we…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Oct 5, 2024
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Sudoku and Satisfiability Modulo Theories

You can solve it the standard way or… with Python and math

We explore the fundamental concepts of SAT (Boolean Satisfiability Problem) and SMT (Satisfiability Modulo Theories), which are key tools in computer science for solving complex logical and mathematical problems. SAT focuses on determining whether there exists a True/False assignment to variables…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Sep 6, 2024
Keywords	satisfiability modulo theories, sudoku

The Relationship Between Category Theory, Lambda Calculus, and Functional Programming in Haskell

The power of compositionality

This post explores the deep connections between functional programming, lambda calculus, and category theory, with a particular focus on composability, a foundational principle in both mathematics and software engineering. Haskell, a functional programming language deeply rooted in these…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Aug 12, 2024
Keywords	category theory, functional programming, Haskell, lambda calculus

Harnessing Focus: Merging AI and Market Dynamics

The attention paradigm: bridging natural language processing and economic theory

machine learning

This essay explores the intersection of attention mechanisms in natural language processing (NLP) and attention economics, emphasizing how both fields manage information by prioritizing relevance. Drawing inspiration from William James’s insight that attention shapes our experience, it examines…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Jul 31, 2024
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Homomorphic Encryption for Developers

Unlocking data privacy with powerful cryptographic techniques

As data privacy becomes a critical concern in the digital era, cryptographic innovations such as Homomorphic Encryption are paving the way for secure and private data processing. HE allows computations on encrypted data without decryption, enabling privacy-preserving operations across diverse…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Mar 24, 2024
Keywords	cryptography, homomorphic encryption, RSA

GPT-4 Anniversary

One year of a mass phenomenon

machine learning

March 2023 marked a turning point in the field of artificial intelligence with the release of OpenAI’s GPT-4. This powerful language model, boasting significant advancements over its predecessors, sent shockwaves through various industries and ignited discussions about the future of human-machine…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Mar 16, 2024
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Intervento al DABS Day 2024 - Università Ca’ Foscari

GenAI: Dall’intelligenza artificiale all’amplificazione dell’intelligenza?

machine learning

Bel pomeriggio presso l’Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, ospite del Dipartimento di Economia e dell’evento DABS Day 2024.

Antonio Montano

Modified	Mar 15, 2024
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AI as Important as Fire, Generative AI as the Printing Press, Autonomous Agents as the Wheel – What’s Next?

On finding the right metaphors to frame current and future revolutions

machine learning

We explore metaphors illustrating the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human civilization. Sundar Pichai compares AI to fire and electricity, emphasizing its profound potential and dual nature—capable of immense benefits but also presenting significant ethical challenges…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Feb 11, 2024
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Color Space Sampling 101

How to uniformly sample a color space?

The evolution of color spaces is a testament to the intersection of art, science, and technology. Each color space has been developed to meet specific needs - from artistic expression and print media to digital interfaces and scientific research. Understanding these spaces is crucial for…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Feb 11, 2024
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Singletons in Python

Ensuring a single instance for shared resources

The singleton pattern is a creational design pattern that ensures a class has only one instance while providing a global point of access to that instance. This post explores the concept of singletons in Python, exploring various implementation methods including naive approaches, base classes…

Antonio Montano

Modified	Dec 11, 2023
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Controllo delle Partite IVA in Excel Tramite il Servizio VIES

Per utenti senza esperienza di programmazione

personal productivity

Questa guida ti mostra come utilizzare un file Excel per controllare la validità delle Partite IVA tramite il servizio VIES (VAT Information Exchange System).

Antonio Montano

Modified	Nov 25, 2021
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