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A new study by mathematicians at Freie Universität Berlin shows that planar tiling, also known as tessellation, is far more than a decorative ...

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We can either defend the habits of mind required for a robust democracy or preside over the automation of thinking and the ...

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Ben Gao '25 asks us to reconsider how we can use AI effectively, arguing that human-centered design needs to be prioritized.