Piotr Migdał – Blog of a Data Explorer and Visual Storyteller This is the personal blog of Dr. Piotr Migdał, a technologist and visual storyteller with a strong background in quantum physics, deep learning, and data visualization. He is a founding engineer at Quesma, where he uses AI to turn complex datasets into clear visual insights through ggplot2 charts and Grafana dashboards. His posts combine technology, creativity, and personal reflection. You will find articles about machine learning, interactive data visualization, and projects that bridge science and art. Beyond his technical work, Piotr writes about dance, mindfulness, and the human side of creativity. This blog is a great read for developers, data scientists, and anyone interested in how technology and art can come together to explain the world in a meaningful way.
39 articles from this blog
Quantum Flytrap's Virtual Lab has been AI-translated into multiple languages to make quantum physics more accessible worldwide.
The article argues for saving digital content in Markdown format to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility, avoiding the risks of platform obsolescence.
A guide on the pitfalls of blindly using cosine similarity with text embeddings and how to apply it more intentionally for better results.
The article explores how the writing process of AI models can inspire humans to overcome writer's block by adopting a less perfectionist approach.
An article exploring science-based games and interactive 'explorable explanations' as engaging alternatives to traditional teaching methods.
An AI-generated, alliterative rewrite of Genesis 1 where every word starts with the letter 'A', created using GPT-4.
Argues that AI image generation won't replace human artists, using information theory to explain their unique creative value.
A humorous analysis exploring the correlation between the number of metal bands per capita and national happiness scores in European countries.
The author explains the technical process and reasons for migrating their blog from Medium to Gridsome, a Vue-based static site generator.
An article arguing that capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers, qualifies as a psychoactive substance due to its effects on the nervous system.
Explores using DALL·E 2 AI to generate symbolic and spiritual art, with tips on prompts like 'religious art' for creative results.
A personal essay on overcoming a disembodied, intellectual self-image to connect with one's physical body and emotions through mindful experiences.
Explores how fight, flight, and freeze responses manifest as procrastination, deadline crunches, and creative blocks, and how to manage them.
A personal guide to automatic time tracking tools and strategies for individuals with ADHD, focusing on immediate feedback to improve productivity.
A side-by-side comparison of the user interface (UI) and HUD design in Doom 2016 versus Doom Eternal, focusing on minimalism vs. complexity.
A data scientist's journey from Python/Jupyter to embracing TypeScript, tests, and tools for building maintainable software.
An analysis and English translation of Jacek Kaczmarski's poem 'The Statues', exploring the legacy of tyranny.
Explores the visual similarities between images generated by neural networks and human experiences in dreams or under psychedelics.
Announcement of Quantum Game with Photons 2, a browser-based puzzle game teaching real quantum mechanics with new features like entanglement.
A blog post exploring the parallels and differences between human cognition and machine learning, including biases and inspirations.
