Variational Inference: Using Optimization to Approximate Intractable Posteriors in Bayesian Models
Bayesian modelling often feels like trying to read the wind by watching how leaves move. The truth we seek is hidden behind layers of uncertainty, and the data we observe becomes only a subtle clue. Instead of working with fixed numbers, Bayesian reasoning treats knowledge...
Practical hashtag systems that still work on Instagram
There’s a lot of noise around hashtags. One week people claim they’re dead, the next week a small account gets a reel picked up by a tag and everyone rushes back. From watching dozens of pages across niches, the truth sits in the middle. Hashtags...
Data Ink Ratio: Maximising the Proportion of Visual Elements Dedicated to Data over Non-Data Elements
In a world filled with dashboards, infographics, and reports, not all visuals are created equal. Imagine trying to navigate a city cluttered with unnecessary signboards — every corner filled with blinking lights and redundant messages. It’s hard to find what really matters. The same holds...