Journal Archive

CruX Journal 24-25
The Latest in Neurotech
This article includes the video recording and Q/A summary of Dr. Adam Dorsay’s Interview with Crux Publication.

Business

Dr. Adam Dorsay’s Interview with UCLA Crux Publication

This article includes the video recording and Q/A summary of Dr. Adam Dorsay’s Interview with Crux Publication.

Aadi Ajmire

April 14, 2025

"Machine learning" is often used as a buzzword to describe complex algorithms that predict data, but what do these models actually do? This piece breaks down the theory behind Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks in a way that connects machine logic with how we think, blending neuroscience-inspired ideas with simple, step-by-step math.

Science

Thinking like LSTMs: A Human’s Guide to Machine Memory

"Machine learning" is often used as a buzzword to describe complex algorithms that predict data, but what do these models actually do? This piece breaks down the theory behind Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks in a way that connects machine logic with how we think, blending neuroscience-inspired ideas with simple, step-by-step math.

Varun Sekar

April 13, 2025

This article includes the video recording and transcript of Dr. Peter DePergola’s Interview with Crux Publication.

Science

Dr. Peter DePergola’s Interview with UCLA Crux Publication

This article includes the video recording and transcript of Dr. Peter DePergola’s Interview with Crux Publication.

Aadi Ajmire

April 1, 2025

Have you ever taken a personality test and shared the results with friends? Or perhaps been asked personality assessments from employers?...

Science

Decoding the Five Love Languages: A Scientific Perspective

Have you ever taken a personality test and shared the results with friends? Or perhaps been asked personality assessments from employers?...

Xiangting Wu

April 1, 2025

Who are we? This piece explores the influence of ego, perception, emotions, and more, reassessing the ways we construct and define ourselves.

Other

Self. Who are you?

Who are we? This piece explores the influence of ego, perception, emotions, and more, reassessing the ways we construct and define ourselves.

Jonny Dippery

March 9, 2025

This article includes the video recording and Q/A summary of Nathan Copeland’sInterview with Crux Publication.

Technology

Nathan Copeland’s Interview with UCLA Crux Publication

This article includes the video recording and Q/A summary of Nathan Copeland’sInterview with Crux Publication.

Aadi Ajmire

March 2, 2025

When Vanya gets uploaded to heaven, he finds out its rules are not so simple.

Technology

Simultaneous Network Service

When Vanya gets uploaded to heaven, he finds out its rules are not so simple.

Abigail Lin

February 20, 2025

From viral games like League of Legends to addictive gacha games, dopamine-driven satisfaction has long been the cornerstone of game design. This article explores how dopamine, oxytocin, along with serotonin and endorphin, influence both the design of modern games and the neurochemical processes of our gaming experience.

Science

Mechanics of the Mind: Neurochemistry’s Role in Game Design

From viral games like League of Legends to addictive gacha games, dopamine-driven satisfaction has long been the cornerstone of game design. This article explores how dopamine, oxytocin, along with serotonin and endorphin, influence both the design of modern games and the neurochemical processes of our gaming experience.

Xiangting Wu

December 6, 2024

This article includes the video recording and transcript of Chloe Duckworth’s Interview with Crux Publication

Business

Chloe Duckworth’s Interview with UCLA Crux Publication

This article includes the video recording and transcript of Chloe Duckworth’s Interview with Crux Publication

Aadi Ajmire

December 5, 2024

Questioning the nature of objectivity and the implications of clashing worldviews

Science

Human Subjectivity and Experience: Part 3

Questioning the nature of objectivity and the implications of clashing worldviews

Jonny Dippery

November 29, 2024

The video recording and transcript Q/A of Soulaimane Bentaleb’s Interview with Crux Publication.

Business

Soulaimane Bentaleb’s Interview with UCLA Crux Publication

The video recording and transcript Q/A of Soulaimane Bentaleb’s Interview with Crux Publication.

Aadi Ajmire

November 24, 2024

Questioning the nature of objectivity and the implications of clashing worldviews

Science

Human Subjectivity and Experience: Part 2

Questioning the nature of objectivity and the implications of clashing worldviews

Jonny Dippery

November 17, 2024

You have a girlfriend. She’s artificial intelligence. This poses some problems.

Technology

The Ads Don’t Stop and My Girlfriend Said Have You Tried Turning It On and Off Again

You have a girlfriend. She’s artificial intelligence. This poses some problems.

Abigail Lin

October 10, 2024

Exploring the concept of human subjectivity by examining how individual perceptions are shaped by qualia, cultural environments, and expertise

Science

Human Subjectivity and Experience: Part 1

Exploring the concept of human subjectivity by examining how individual perceptions are shaped by qualia, cultural environments, and expertise

Jonny Dippery

October 10, 2024