Feral Polymaths

17/09/2023

by Gayle Towell Oh, Pain. You’re always there for me when no one else is. My companion. My friend. I’ve made my peace with you. I mean, you haven’t killed me yet. Perhaps you’ve made me stronger. So, here’s my follow up to my dental saga. Beware that the following contains an arguably mentally unhealthy approach to the matter. I made an appointment with a new dentist....

by Gayle Towell Oh, Pain. You’re always there for me when no one else is. My companion. My friend. I’ve made my peace with you. I mean, you haven’t killed me yet. Perhaps you’ve made me stronger. S…

12/09/2023

by Gayle Towell Anyone else ever get these instructions? If so, what has been your experience when following them? For whatever reason - blame my gender, my age, my distress when in pain - all that’s ever happened when I’ve followed such instructions is dismissal or disbelief. As an example, I was once given these instructions following extreme shoulder pain. In fact, it felt like my shoulder was being ripped off my body any time I moved....

by Gayle Towell Anyone else ever get these instructions? If so, what has been your experience when following them? For whatever reason – blame my gender, my age, my distress when in pain & #82…

30/08/2023

by Gayle Towell Let’s dive into the captivating world of linguistics and statistics as we unravel the secrets of Zipf's Law—a phenomenon that reveals the frequency distribution of words in various languages. Named after linguist George Kingsley Zipf, this law offers us valuable insights into the efficiency and structure of human communication. Moreover, in the era of artificial intelligence and natural language processing, understanding Zipf's Law can significantly benefit the development of language models and text analysis algorithms....

by Gayle Towell Let’s dive into the captivating world of linguistics and statistics as we unravel the secrets of Zipf’s Law—a phenomenon that reveals the frequency distribution of words in va…

28/08/2023

by Marylea Quintana Hey there, fellow nature enthusiasts and sustainable agriculture advocates! Today, I want to take you on a journey into the fascinating world of Native American agricultural practices and shed light on the incredible wisdom behind the Three Sisters Casserole. This traditional farming technique, which involves planting corn, beans, and squash together, is a perfect example of nature's brilliance and the beautiful harmony that can exist in our agricultural endeavors....

by Marylea Quintana Hey there, fellow nature enthusiasts and sustainable agriculture advocates! Today, I want to take you on a journey into the fascinating world of Native American agricultural pra…

27/08/2023

by Gayle Towell Recently, I tried to join a book group. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to indulge in my love for literature while fostering meaningful connections with fellow book enthusiasts. After all, we are social animals, and being around like-minded people who can mirror our thoughts and ideas feels comforting. Unfortunately, the reality of the experience turned out more alienating than connective....

by Gayle Towell Recently, I tried to join a book group. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to indulge in my love for literature while fostering meaningful connections with fellow book enthusias…

26/08/2023

Welcome to Feral Polymaths, the brainchild of two best friends, Gayle Towell and Marylea Quintana. If you’ve landed here, it’s likely because you too feel the incessant pull of diverse ideas and interests that tug at your soul, demanding exploration. Yes, this is our second welcome message, but it is longer and more thorough, and an indication that you can expect actual blog posts to start showing up here soon as well....

Welcome to Feral Polymaths, the brainchild of two best friends, Gayle Towell and Marylea Quintana. If you’ve landed here, it’s likely because you too feel the incessant pull of diverse ideas and in…

01/08/2023

To infinity and beyond! In this episode: Marylea discusses a recent art show and experiences organizing events with artists in the Lower East Side. We share frustrations with the healthcare system, especially when dealing with minor medical issues and obtaining medications. Marylea explains what "getting off the margin" means in poetry. Gayle discusses the Wolfram Physics Project, an attempt to find a fundamental theory of physics using graph theory and simple rules to model the universe....

To infinity and beyond! In this episode:  Marylea discusses a recent art show and experiences organizing events with artists in the Lower East Side. We share frustrations with the healthcare s…

31/07/2023

Cultural differences, cowboys, and chaos.

Cultural differences, cowboys, and chaos.

31/07/2023

A bit of randomness, including q***r and trans discussions. Also, if you want Gayle's trans kid to tattoo you, visit pige_ontoes on Instagram.

24/04/2023

Check out the next episode of our podcast in which we discuss language, math, and the mysterious divide between the technical and the creative!

Check out the next episode of our podcast in which we discuss language, math, and the mysterious divide between the technical and the creative!

21/04/2023

This is the inaugural episode of our new podcast. We apologize in advance for less-than-ideal audio and ask that you bear with us as we optimize. Look for new episodes weekly!

This is the inaugural episode of our new podcast. We apologize in advance for less-than-ideal audio and ask that you bear with us as we optimize. Look for new episodes weekly!