Today I graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Mathematics with a major in mathematical physics and a Bachelor of Computer Science with a major in machine learning. Also picked up a minor in physics on the way.
New blog post on a breakdown of my undergraduate mathematics degree
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#math #science #academia
I can't express the disdain I have for Discord nowadays. Locking information behind unindexed servers and you want me to join hundreds of servers with thousands of channels and users all spamming just for me to find tiny amounts of information that is eventually buried. No thanks
I grew up with McLaren-Mercedes battling Ferrari year after year and later watched the dominance of Mercedes-AMG F1 emerge. I had a model CLK GTR and always came across these cars in video games on the PS2. Mercedes has a strong motorsport legacy and I think that's reflected in this collection
This Mercedes collection embodies racing heritage: Gullwing is vintage icon, 190E ruled touring cars, CLK GTR dominated GT1, SLR represents McLaren F1, CLK DTM represents motorsport achievements, SLS BS marked AMG’s entry and customer GT3 racing, and AMG ONE is modern cutting-edge F1 tech.
What collection of cars could rival Ferrari’s legendary lineup (250, 288, F40, F50, Enzo, LaFerrari)? I argue Mercedes has the 300SL Gullwing, 190E Evolution II, CLK GTR, SLR McLaren, CLK DTM, SLS Black Series, and AMG ONE. Maybe even a Pagani Zonda if we're allowed to really stretching definitions.
Box Cut needs a little shake-up. Nate Denver swaps his classic '65 Pontiac GTO for a Viper SRT10, a monster on the course. J.P. Laurent gets the crown in his Pagani Zonda. Carlos Galliano stays on as a key member with an Evo X for versatility. #NFSProStreet
Touge Union is solid, but all members need a boost to make them tougher. Yoshi Suzuki should get Takeshi Sato’s spec Nissan Silvia, as Joe Tackett already claims the 350Z. This would add variety while maintaining balance, and Sato’s spec Silvia is perfect for drift events. #NFSProStreet
After Mix needs a tweak. Frank Book’s Challenger R/T is already top-tier, no changes needed. Craig Wright can be powerful but inconsistent—max his car for a more reliable performance. Karol Monroe either needs an upgrade to modern Shelby GT500 or demotion. #NFSProStreet
Grip Runners need a stronger challenge. Ray Kriger’s M3 feels underwhelming for the final stages—boost its power or pass the King crown to Rudy Chen and his Porsche 911 Turbo. Rudy’s car has the handling and speed to make those grip battles a real test. #NFSProStreet
Apex Glide is solid but needs a few upgrades. Ryo gets an R35 GTR to reflect the era’s top-tier car. Takeshi Sato’s new Supra brings drift and drag power. Joe Tackett swaps his Civic for a 350Z, keeping pace with the competition in later events but can run at Battle Machine still. #NFSProStreet
Replaying NFS ProStreet—still an underrated classic. The race weekend vibe is unmatched, and the build system holds up. But the endgame kings? A bit lacking. Here's how I'd tweak each team to make the final stretch more balanced, brutal, and fun. 🧵 #NFSProStreet
My personal website is now live available at oakden.au with my first blog post.
I'll be posting from time to time about topics in #mathematics #physics #compsci as well as #catamaran #sailing
the first blog in on #sailgp