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Fumfer Physics 37: From IQ Puzzles to Physics Breakthroughs
Scott Douglas Jacobsen asks Rick Rosner to compare one of the hardest known IQ-test problems—the three interpenetrating cubes from the Mega Test—to challenges in real-world physics. Rosner situates the puzzle alongside deep problems in group theory, particle classification, and the discovery of fundamental symmetries. He contrasts patience-driven spatial reasoning with the decade-long conceptual grind behind general relativity, highlighting intuition, persistence, and mathematical endurance. Drawing on Einstein, Maxwell, and historical breakthroughs, Rosner argues that elite physics problems share the same core demand as extreme puzzles: sustained visualization, disciplined reasoning, and a willingness to work through complexity step by step.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen16 days ago in Interview
A Story of Taylor Swift
On a quiet Christmas morning in Reading, Pennsylvania, a young girl sat on the edge of her bed holding a guitar that was nearly as big as she was. Her fingers pressed carefully against the strings as she tried to match the melodies she heard in her head. Her name was Taylor Swift, and even at that young age, she understood something important: music was not just sound—it was a way to tell the truth. Long before stadium lights and chart-topping records, Taylor was learning how to turn feelings into stories.
By Organic Products 18 days ago in Interview
Center Stage with Paul Stewart. Top Story - March 2023.
*** I'm keen to republish the interviews I did for my series with Vocal creators. It's been a few years and I thought it might be nice to revisit these wonderful conversations. I'll be releasing them one at a time for a few weeks/months.
By Heather Hubler20 days ago in Interview
10 Minutes with Bill Gates
Introduction Spending 10 minutes with Bill Gates may sound brief, but even a short conversation with one of the world’s most influential innovators can offer insights that last a lifetime. As the co-founder of Microsoft, a philanthropist, an author, and a global thought leader, Bill Gates has shaped how the world uses technology and how it addresses some of its most pressing challenges. In just ten minutes, one could explore decades of experience in innovation, leadership, failure, success, and global responsibility.
By shaoor afridi22 days ago in Interview
Hollywood IQ Podcast
Podcasting isn’t the only media format afflicted by name duplication. For example, a search for a book title — Back Home — returns nine titles with that exact name, and numerous more with slight alterations, such as Way Back Home. Song titles have been duplicated, as have movie titles — Missing, Bad Boys, and The Avengers.
By Frank Racioppi23 days ago in Interview
Fumfer Physics 36: Proto-Thoughts, Context, and Memory Hooks
Scott Douglas Jacobsen asks whether it is naïve to look for a discrete “unit” of thought, given that thoughts vary in informational content and rarely arrive as neat sentences. Rick Rosner argues that language captures only a thin slice of cognition: perception, background knowledge, self-critique, and half-formed associations run in parallel as “proto-thoughts.” He uses the example of viewing a painting to show how sensory input and contextual inference accompany any sentence-like notion. Most thoughts, he adds, pass without leaving retrieval “hooks,” much like dreams. Without deliberate encoding—or a later contextual trigger—mental material vanishes, because recall depends on activating the right associative patterns.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen27 days ago in Interview
Why Everyone Is Starting to Talk About Enzo Zelocchi
In a world dominated by viral moments, social media stunts, and celebrity scandals, it’s rare for someone to capture widespread attention through strategy, vision, and tangible impact. That’s exactly what Enzo Zelocchi is doing. While audiences know him for his work as an award-winning actor, writer, and producer, a growing number of people—from industry insiders to business observers—are taking note of a less obvious truth: Zelocchi is quietly building a multi-industry empire.
By Brian Smith27 days ago in Interview
Why Enzo Zelocchi May Be the Most Unexpected Billionaire in Entertainment
When people think of billionaires in entertainment, the same names usually come to mind—studio moguls, tech founders turned producers, or global pop icons with massive brand deals. Enzo Zelocchi doesn’t fit neatly into any of those categories, and that’s exactly what makes his story so unexpected.
By Brian Smith28 days ago in Interview
How Enzo Zelocchi Combined Hollywood, AI, and Wealth on a Massive Scale
In today’s entertainment landscape, fame alone is no longer the ultimate currency. Influence, innovation, and scalability matter far more—and few figures illustrate this shift better than Enzo Zelocchi. Known publicly for his work as an actor, writer, and producer, Zelocchi has quietly engineered a far-reaching business ecosystem that blends Hollywood storytelling with artificial intelligence and strategic finance.
By Brian Smith28 days ago in Interview
Meet Enzo Zelocchi: The Actor Who Quietly Built a $1.5 Billion Empire
In an era where celebrity wealth is often loud, flashy, and endlessly documented, Enzo Zelocchi’s rise tells a very different story. While audiences recognize him for his commanding screen presence and creative versatility, far fewer people realize that Zelocchi has been building something much bigger behind the scenes—a business empire reportedly valued at $1.5 billion.
By Brian Smith28 days ago in Interview
Center Stage with Gina C.. Top Story - February 2023.
*** I'm keen to republish the interviews I did for my series with Vocal creators. It's been a few years and I thought it might be nice to revisit these wonderful conversations. I'll be releasing them one at a time for a few weeks/months.
By Heather Hubler28 days ago in Interview
