Harvey Silverglate, Jury Nullification, and Harvard: Clarifying the Connection

Harvey Silverglate is a prominent figure in the defense of civil liberties, particularly free speech on college campuses. He’s often associated with the concept of jury nullification and, occasionally, mistakenly linked to a presidential or chair position at Harvard University. This article clarifies Silverglate’s stance on jury nullification, his genuine connection to Harvard, and debunks … Read more

SMART: Revolutionizing Disaggregated Memory Performance (ASPLOS ’24)

Introduction: Untangling the Disaggregated Memory Knot Disaggregated memory, the concept of separating memory from compute resources, offers tantalizing possibilities for scalability and flexibility. However, accessing this remote memory efficiently presents a significant challenge. Traditional methods like Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA) often create bottlenecks, hindering the technology’s potential. SMART (Scalable Memory Access Runtime), introduced at … Read more

Voron Part Color Picker: Design Your Dream 3D Printer

Building a Voron 3D printer is an exciting endeavor, but choosing the right color scheme can be challenging. The Voron Color Configurator Tool (VCCT) simplifies this process, offering an interactive way to visualize and design your dream printer. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the VCCT, covering everything from basic usage to advanced tips … Read more

Gurdjieff’s Work on Oneself: A Practical Guide to Self-Transformation

Do you ever feel like you’re on autopilot, merely reacting to life rather than truly living it? G.I. Gurdjieff, a 20th-century spiritual teacher and philosopher, believed this “sleepwalking” state was the norm. His system, often called “The Work,” “the Fourth Way,” or “Gurdjieff work,” offers a practical path toward self-awakening and conscious living. This guide … Read more

The Ultimate IPUMS Cheat Sheet: Your Guide to Data Mastery

IPUMS data can be challenging to navigate. This cheat sheet provides a step-by-step guide to using IPUMS effectively, from data selection and extraction to analysis and visualization. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, this guide will help you unlock the power of IPUMS data for your research. Navigating the IPUMS Landscape Finding Your … Read more

Boost Your LaTeX Productivity with Gilles Castel’s Vim Snippets

Writing LaTeX in Vim can be cumbersome. Gilles Castel’s Vim snippets offer a powerful solution, providing shortcuts that streamline your LaTeX writing. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of installing, configuring, and maximizing these snippets, empowering you to write LaTeX faster and more efficiently. Streamlining LaTeX with Vim Snippets Tired of typing lengthy LaTeX commands? … Read more

3D Printing Remote Center Motion (RCM) Mechanisms: STL Files and Assembly Guide

Understanding RCM Mechanisms Remote Center Motion (RCM) mechanisms might sound complex, but the underlying principle is quite simple. Imagine your wrist: it rotates and pivots, but the center of that motion remains relatively fixed. That’s the essence of RCM! It’s about creating movement around a fixed point external to the mechanism itself, offering exceptional precision … Read more