Author: Jim Christian

How Raymond Smullyan’s Logical Puzzles Teach Us to Think Like Coders

How Raymond Smullyan’s Logical Puzzles Teach Us to Think Like Coders

Discover how Raymond Smullyan’s playful logic puzzles teach us the same step-by-step reasoning skills that coders use every day. From knights and knaves to self-referential paradoxes, Smullyan’s mind-bending challenges help build mental models, embrace productive confusion, and sharpen debugging abilities — all through delightful storytelling. Learn why approaching programming problems with curiosity and creativity can turn complex coding puzzles into joyful problem-solving adventures.

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How Tim Berners-Lee’s Vision for the Web Turned a Knowledge Maze into a Connected World

How Tim Berners-Lee’s Vision for the Web Turned a Knowledge Maze into a Connected World

Discover how Tim Berners-Lee transformed isolated information into the interconnected World Wide Web. Learn about the revolutionary ideas behind HTML, HTTP, URLs, and hyperlinks that turned scattered knowledge into a dynamic, global network. Explore the open philosophy that fueled the web’s creativity explosion and consider how you might reimagine the web’s future to solve today’s challenges.

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Ada Lovelace: The First Coder Who Dreamed Up the Future of Computing and Creativity

Ada Lovelace: The First Coder Who Dreamed Up the Future of Computing and Creativity

Discover how Ada Lovelace, living in Victorian England, dreamed up the very idea of computer programming long before computers existed. Her unique blend of mathematics and creativity led her to write the first algorithm and envision machines capable of composing music, creating art, and solving complex problems. Explore Ada’s revolutionary “what if?” mindset, her interdisciplinary approach, and how her visionary thinking laid the foundation for modern computing and coding. Follow Ada’s example to think like a coder—combining imagination with logic to solve challenges and imagine technologies yet to come.

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The Incredible Story of Wikipedia: How Millions Built the World’s Largest Encyclopedia Together

The Incredible Story of Wikipedia: How Millions Built the World’s Largest Encyclopedia Together

Discover the amazing story of Wikipedia, the world’s largest encyclopedia built by millions of volunteers around the globe. Learn how this free, collaborative platform grew from a bold idea into a constantly evolving treasure trove of knowledge, powered by crowd-sourcing, self-correction, and innovative systems that keep it reliable. Explore the challenges of managing such a vast project and how you can join in to contribute, improve articles, and develop valuable skills in teamwork and critical thinking. Wikipedia’s journey offers powerful lessons about collaboration, transparency, and the potential of community-driven technology.

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How to Think Like a Coder: Without Even Trying!

"Programming needs a grasp of the basics – coding – so here’s the ideal start … An excellent book.” - Parents in Touch