The World is Halving!

 The world is halving,
the World is HALVING.
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Q: Bitcoin is due to "half". Explain what half means and how that might impact the price of bitcoin before and after? and ... Q: Which bitcoin miners will be most impacted by the halving event this week? (See Answer below.) 

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Summary of answer: Since inception in 2009, bitcoin has been designed to pay-out half the number of coins per block awarded to "miners". It started at 50 coins per block. About every 4 years (210,000 blocks) the number of coins payout has halved. It is now down to 6.25 coins per block. Some time over the next day or so, the amount payout will halve again to 3.125.

Disruptive Innovation: Why AI Will Spark Exponential Economic Growth

 The innovation and investment guru Cathy Wood gave a TED talk in December 2023 about 5 pivotal innovation platforms that will (continue) to change the world as we know it. Her group expects to see exponential sustained growth that is fueled by the productivity gains in these areas, especially where they converge. The 5 platforms (AI, Robotics, Energy Storage, DNA sequencing, and blockchain) are described below, with AI in the center. One example she uses is the rapid move to self-driving taxis. TED talk with Cathy Wood, Why AI Will Spark Exponential Economic Growth. (2023, Dec. 18). 

What is Pi Day, and what are the useful uses of Pi?

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Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14 in the month/day format) because the date represents the first three digits of π (pi), which is approximately 3.14. Pi is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. This ratio is constant for all circles of any size, making pi a fundamental aspect of many mathematical, engineering, and scientific calculations. Here are some of the useful uses of pi:

1. **Circumference and Area Calculations**: Pi is used to calculate the circumference (C = 2πr) and the area (A = πr^2) of a circle, where r is the radius of the circle. These formulas are foundational in geometry and are widely used in various fields such as construction, manufacturing, and design.