Has 3 subsections — A B and C In the last articles, we consolidated our knowledge of how connectives behave by looking at some complex examples of expressions involving multiple connectors. We have also used truth tables to examine the truth and falsehood of compound statements by listing all possible…

2: Binary and Truth Tables (there are 3 subsections A B and C) In our previous article, we discussed the basics of propositional logic and the representation of propositions and connectives as variables and symbols respectively. That was the first step on our journey to understanding machines better. This article…

1: Propositions and Connectives, Variables and Symbols (there are 3 subsections A B and C Why do we learn logic? Well, the reasoning begins with something much more exciting. Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is about getting machines to behave as humans do. This includes making decisions and performing other human…

Now that the roadmap out of lockdown has been created and the vaccine roll-out is going well, many of us are starting to see the light…

8-Concluding Comments FURTHER READING ON WELLBEING AND COVID-19 1) Link to data on the social impacts of COVID-19, including mental health and well-being. The discussions included before in this collection are isolated perspectives, but the spreadsheet accessible via this link shows trends over the whole period (of particular relevance here…

7-Education Part 3 GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS ON RETURNING TO SCHOOL- PM STATEMENT AND CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER STATEMENT On returning to school- Boris Johnson’s statement and the Chief Medical Officers’ report 23rd August 2020 https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-britain-education/johnson-says-failure-to-reopen-schools-not-an-option-sunday-telegraph-idUKKBN25J05V (Reuters) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told allies that “failure to reopen schools is not…

6-Education Part 2 IFS REPORT 18TH MAY 2020 (IMPACT OF LEARNING IN LOCKDOWN) On 18th May 2020, the IFS and IoE released a report on what learning in lockdown has been like during April and May (https://www.ifs.org.uk/publications/14848). It aimed to analyse the effects of the decision to close schools and…

5-Education Part 1 GOVERNMENT ADVICE ON REMOTE LEARNING The government have a dedicated page on how to continue learning at home during lockdown. Not all families will find this guidance actionable. While there’s guidance for all key stages and for SEN pupils, it’s impossible for tailored guidance for your child…

4-Mental Health Part 2 NYA’S INSIDE OUT REPORT Another study that released its findings on 18th August was the Inside Out report by the National Youth Agency (https://nya.org.uk/2020/08/inside-out-nya-brook/). They say the pandemic has created a crisis of confidence for many young people, uncertain of their future. Its impact is far-reaching…