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“While conventional wisdom suggests technical degrees offer the safest career paths, the rise of AI is actually making white-collar knowledge work more vulnerable than manual labor, forcing us to completely rethink career preparation by focusing on uniquely human skills like creativity, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.” For parents, students, and professionals, the conversation around Artificial […]

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Go-to-Market Strategy for “Business in a Box” The “Business in a Box” concept is a complete, ready-to-operate LPG microstation designed as an all-in-one turnkey solution for aspiring entrepreneurs. It includes a custom-built, weather-resistant steel kiosk, an integrated LPG scale system, internal piping, electrical points, secure storage, and safety features. This initiative aims to empower local […]

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Core Strategies for Effective Learning Summary: This document synthesises key concepts related to effective learning, drawing upon excerpts from a teacher guide, lecture transcripts, an infographic, and a cheatsheet associated with the “Learning How to Learn” course by Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski. The sources highlight the importance of understanding basic brain functions, utilising different […]

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AI agents are fundamentally changing the landscape for small companies, offering significant advantages that were previously only accessible to larger enterprises. By automating repetitive tasks, enhancing customer service, boosting sales and marketing efforts, providing data-driven insights, and facilitating scalability, these tools enable small businesses to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and compete more effectively. The […]

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Key Limitations of Traditional RAG SystemsTraditional Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems using vector databases struggle with complex knowledge basesThey often miss connections between similar data and broader themes across informationThe flat structure of vector databases limits contextual understandingKnowledge Graphs as a Superior AlternativeKnowledge graphs offer structured, hierarchical information organizationThey mirror human cognition by representing data […]

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Turns out there’s scientific proof that reading on paper generally leads to better comprehension than reading on screens. Let’s break down what researchers have discovered: The Main Findings Important Factors Practical Takeaways The bottom line? Paper still has significant advantages for deep understanding, but screens are convenient and practical for many reading tasks. Being strategic […]

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In a nation with 11 official languages, South African speech-language therapists face a stark reality: while 99% can work in English, only 15% can serve clients in indigenous African languages. This linguistic disconnect means that a mere 7% of bilingual clients receive therapy in their mother tongue. With assessment tools often being hastily translated from […]

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As an educator, I understand the  concerns of parents about preparing your child for a future with AI. While some tech experts suggest basic programming may become less valuable, what remains essential are uniquely human capabilities that AI cannot replicate. I encourage our students to: – Follow subjects and teachers that spark genuine passion, as […]

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Developing New SkillsThe transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn” is a crucial stage in a child’s education. Early reading focuses on recognizing letters, sounding out words, and building fluency. This shift requires new skills, such as comprehension strategies, critical thinking, and the ability to analyze and organize information. This transition requires developing […]

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Visual Literacy in Afrikaans language education in South Africa The importance and teaching of visual literacy, particularly within the context of Afrikaans language education in South Africa has to focus on the increasing dominance of visual texts in modern society and the necessity for learners to develop the skills to critically analyze and interpret these […]

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Knowledge-Based Systems and Expert Systems in 2025Key points:Knowledge-based systems and expert systems focus on reasoned decision-making using structured knowledge, facts, rules, and logical inference.These systems typically consist of three components: a knowledge base (storing facts and rules), an inference engine (for reasoning), and a user interface.Modern systems have evolved from static rule-based systems to more […]

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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) introduces structural elements that shape agentic system design, bringing both constraints and benefits. It incorporates an MCP server that mediates interactions, processes requests, and enforces permissions.By regulating context handling, MCP can limit persistent memory, potentially hindering long-term goal tracking and autonomous function. Its intermediary layer reduces direct memory control, requiring […]

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The inefficiency of current data pre-processing in GIS is a significant challenge, driving the need for new paradigms like knowledge graphs. Traditional geo-enrichment services are often constrained by predefined categories and restricted data access. In contrast, knowledge graphs provide a more open and extensible approach to geo-data enrichment.Knowledge Graphs: A Flexible and Powerful AlternativeA Geographical […]

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While testing accuracy and relevance during enrichment,  biases suddenly emerged when we included spatial data in knowledge graphs. We started seeing biases in all sorts of spatial statistics  and temporal statistics when using natural language processing technologies. Most knowledge graphs don’t do any meaningful in place-name disambiguation so the London in the UK is always […]

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Knowledge Graph Enrichment Management – Highlights AI systems can mirror human-like processes of information gathering, analysis, and synthesis—but at scales impossible for human researchers to achieve individually. As research continues its rapid expansion, such multi-agent systems will likely become essential tools for maintaining comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge graphs.Large language models (LLMs) serve as the technological foundation […]

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