A simple neural network was described on paper and then modeled using electrical circuits in 1943 by the neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch and the mathematician Walter Pitts. This idea was advanced through the ’50s, ’60s, and 70’s mainly as an academic pursuit until the 1980’s when the “instant physician” showed promising clinical application. This neural network […]
Vet Med Does Not Kill Creativity
We’ve all seen the TED Talk titled Does School Kill Creativity in which Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for redesigning school systems that cultivate creativity. He discusses the idea that traditional schools educate students out of creativity by placing educational blinders on, shielding them from all that is art, free-thought, and creative exploration. I […]
The Power of Listening
Grandmas always say the best things, and I don’t really think they mean to most of the time. It just happens without thought and during the most banal of conversations. It probably has to do with their years of experience, their accumulated wisdom, and their simplicity. As we know, the more we do, see, learn, […]
