![This image features a conceptual debate with eight philosophers, engaged in an intense discussion around a round wooden table in a sophisticated library setting. Each philosopher displays distinct styles, reflecting a blend of traditional and modern attire appropriate to their philosophical eras. The room is adorned with bookshelves, globes, and ancient scrolls, symbolizing a mix of historical and contemporary thought. The philosophers are actively conversing and gesturing, highlighting their engagement in the intellectual exchange. The atmosphere is charged with a pursuit of knowledge and understanding, set under a domed ceiling that casts a warm, inviting light over the scene.](https://www.beens.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-05-11-debaters-800x457.jpg)
Welcome to an experiment using my new “Peter’s Visionary Debaters” Custom GPT, available at https://chatgpt.com/g/g-j7VppiEeO-peter-s-visionary-debaters.
Continue reading “Philosophers Debate: Navigating the Intersection of AI and Education”Peter Beens
Welcome to an experiment using my new “Peter’s Visionary Debaters” Custom GPT, available at https://chatgpt.com/g/g-j7VppiEeO-peter-s-visionary-debaters.
Continue reading “Philosophers Debate: Navigating the Intersection of AI and Education”It had been a long time since I updated the photo at the top of this blog, so it seemed like an appropriate time to do so.
This photo was actually a test photo, taken from a moving car with a new camera I have. I was testing how good the vibration reduction in the camera was, and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised!
I was also testing the built-in black and white mode, which I’m still experimenting with. It seems the black and white filtering varies depending on which camera mode the camera is set to. (I use aperture priority, manual, and automatic most often.) That might be the subject of another blog post.
Photo details: Nikon Zf in B&W mode, Nikon 17-55 f/2.8G DX (crop) lens set to 55mm, Nikon FTZ-II lens adapter, 1/250s at f/5.6, ISO 125.
Welcome to the latest addition to Ontario’s educational landscape—ACSE-K8, an interactive, private email list designed exclusively for K-8 educators. Whether you’re teaching in public or private schools, or you’re a consultant in this field, ACSE-K8 offers a unique platform to integrate coding into your classrooms.
Continue reading “Unveiling ACSE-K8: An Innovative Email List for Ontario’s K-8 Educators in Coding and Technology”Shhh… I’ll let you in on a little secret: one of my favorite songs is a country tune, not the hard rock or metal I usually listen to. Many of you might know it from the supergroup that included Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.
Originally written and performed by Jimmy Webb, the song quietly lingered until The Highwaymen—as they were known—brought it into the spotlight. Their rendition highlighted the profound lyrics through their distinct voices and characters that made it a timeless classic.
Continue reading “Favourite Cover of The Highwayman?”Write a program to convert a temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius. The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius is:
where ( C ) is the temperature in Celsius and ( F ) is the temperature in Fahrenheit.
Continue reading “Programming Challenge: Temperature Conversion (Easy)”You are provided with a list of n
non-negative integers. Your task is to write a program that performs the following operations:
Enter 'Q' for query and 'U' for update
.Q
, prompt them to enter a range [l, r]
(1-based index) and then output the sum of elements from index l
to r
inclusive.U
, prompt them to enter an index i
(1-based index) and a value v
. Update the element at index i
by adding v
to it (this is an increment operation, not set).The challenge is designed to teach basic array manipulations and looping constructs, with a focus on handling user inputs and performing range queries and updates efficiently.
Continue reading “Programming Challenge: Array and Loop Manipulation (Intermediate)”In 2018, Toronto toyed with a concept that sparked interest among motorcyclists and raised eyebrows among the city’s drivers: lane filtering. This maneuver, which allows motorcyclists to weave between lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic, promised a smoother ride for two-wheelers and posed questions about road safety and traffic flow. Fast forward to today, and many are left wondering, what ever happened to that proposal? Let’s revisit the facts and ponder the current state of lane filtering in Toronto.
Continue reading “Toronto’s Lane Filtering Proposal: Where Do We Stand?”The Ontario Parks blog post discusses the importance of ethical wildlife photography, highlighting seven common issues photographers should avoid, such as baiting wildlife, trampling off-trail, damaging habitats, introducing non-native species, unsafe roadside manners, following wildlife too closely, and using recordings to attract animals. It emphasizes respect for nature and the need to minimize impact while capturing the beauty of wildlife and landscapes, encouraging photographers to practice responsible behavior to protect the environment and its inhabitants.
Read more here.
The Department of Justice (DOJ), supported by 15 states and the District of Columbia, has filed a lawsuit against Apple in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, accusing the tech giant of monopolistic practices in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The lawsuit highlights Apple’s dominance in the U.S. smartphone market, where it holds over 65% of the total market and more than 70% of the performance smartphone segment. It attributes Apple’s significant net income, which surpasses the GDP of over 100 countries, largely to the success of its iPhone product line.
Continue reading “US Sues Apple in Landmark iPhone Monopoly Lawsuit”