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Matlab Code – Change color of data points for each subject/group
11 Jun 2018

Matlab Code – Change color of data points for each subject/group

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Computer Science, Data Visualization, Matlab Code | 1

This came about because I wanted to make a bar graph from a data set. In these data, each of my seven subjects contributed multiple data points. I wanted each bar that corresponded to a subject to be a unique … Continued

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What cars do Kiwis drive?
3 May 2018

What cars do Kiwis drive?

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Computer Science, Data Visualization, Learning Python, Technology | 0

Quick answer: The average car is a silver, automatic, 2.3 Liter 2008 Toyota Corolla with 107,813 km and is valued at $16,122  Well sort of. The title to this post and that quick answer is a bit of a lie. … Continued

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Learning Python – Project 2: How to find the best price on TradeMe
29 Apr 2018

Learning Python – Project 2: How to find the best price on TradeMe

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Computer Science, Learning Python | 3

Update: TradeMe has revoked my API access and is refusing to provide me with new credentials. Using their API to make these blog posts was denied. As such I cannot check if this code still works. My apologies if it … Continued

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How to use Trade Me’s API with Python
23 Apr 2018

How to use Trade Me’s API with Python

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Computer Science, Learning Python | 4

Update: TradeMe has revoked my API access and is refusing to provide me with new credentials. Using it to make these blog posts was denied. As such I cannot check if this code still works. My apologies if it no … Continued

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Interactive neural network
22 Mar 2018

Interactive neural network

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Computer Science, Neuroscience, Science | 0

Visualizing how brain cells communicate and learn Rather than just watching a brain work, in the demos below you can create your own miniature brain! Simply click/press anywhere to add a new neuron to the brain. Press the up/down arrow … Continued

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Is Black Mirror’s Recaller real?
6 Feb 2018

Is Black Mirror’s Recaller real?

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Neuroscience, Science | 0

How close are we to being able to read people’s brains today? Minor spoilers ahead First some background Netflix’s Black Mirror explores possible futures for humanity and civilization in each episode. In the latest fourth season, episode 3 (titled “Crocodile”) … Continued

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Dear Grandson
5 Nov 2016

Dear Grandson

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Environment, Life, Politics, Science | 1

I am so sorry we did not do more. That we did too little so late. Worst of all, we knew the costs which would fall upon your back as we enjoyed the immediate benefits. We knew for decades and did nothing. … Continued

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Learning Python – Project 1: How to find a job using Twitter’s API and Python
31 Oct 2016

Learning Python – Project 1: How to find a job using Twitter’s API and Python

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Computer Science, Learning Python | 0

This post is my very small spin on a post by Adil Moujahid: An Introduction to Text Mining using Twitter Streaming API and Python. Check out his post and blog in general, there is some really cool stuff on there. I’ve updated … Continued

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Finding Dory’s Memories: The neuroscience behind Disney Pixar’s Finding Dory
29 Jun 2016

Finding Dory’s Memories: The neuroscience behind Disney Pixar’s Finding Dory

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Neuroscience, Science | 2

Warning: Minor spoilers if you have not yet seen the movie! Summary of Finding Dory Finding Dory picks up a little while after Finding Nemo ended. Nemo is still a kid and going to school with Mr. Ray. Rather than … Continued

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Sea Hero – Gaming and Citizen Science to Fight Dementia
6 May 2016

Sea Hero – Gaming and Citizen Science to Fight Dementia

by Dr. Blake Porter | posted in: Computer Science, Neuroscience, Science, Technology | 0

“We are nothing more than the sum of our memories and experiences” ― Michael Scott, The Sorceress Dementia Dementia is a broad range of neurodegenerative diseases, the most common sub type known as Alzheimer’s disease, which effects people’s ability to think … Continued

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