RECENTS FROM THE DIARY
Blog Posts
A collection of carefully curated resources. I love reading and exploring anything that's creative, impactful, elevates user experience and has a potential to change lives.
Neural networks and deep learning by Michael Nielsen
He's a scientist and has helped pioneer quantum computing and the modern open science movement. Neural networks and deep learning is a must read by anyone who aspires to get into the depth of neural networks. He has a strong side interest in artificial intelligence and all are part of a broader interest in ideas and tools that help people think and create, both individually and collectively.
Colah's Blog
This a general blog on neural networks by one of the best minds in the world. He posts about a lot of his old work, recent work and about the general direction of the field. His views are interesting to read specially when it comes down to doctoral degrees, and life advice in general for young researchers. He also highlights interesting issues from time to time.
Windows on Theory
This is a blog which is contributed by the giants of Computer Science and more. One of the biggest contributors is Boaz Barak, and not only are the posts a good introduction to the biggest problems out there but the posts are aimed at young undergraduate and graduate students getting interested in the field. The blog introduces idea in straight forward manners and most of the contributors share insight into their original work in the posts. That is generally much hard to come by.
Machine Learning Mastery
This is one of the most perfect blogs that aims at the giving a wide spectrum of knowledge about machine learning. From simple guides to algorithm books, this blog has it all. The posts are generally well written and easy to grasp with even the most basic knowledge of the underlying logic.
Computational Complexity
The name is misleading since the blog discusses a lot of other ideas, but this blog generally in discusses cool developments in life and research. It is contributed to by Lance Fortnow and Bill Garsh, both being well known and respected researchers in their fields.
FemaleScienceProfessor
An anonymous blog maintained by a female science professor at a large research institution. It muses on issues in teaching computer science in higher education and explores issues of gender in the programming industry and academia more generally. In these changing times, such blogs helps us change perspectives, keep our minds open and constantly keep learning from our mistakes and shortcomings. A lot of people (including me) believe that this blog in maintained by Eva Tardos or at some point was maintained by her.