Date
Tuesday, 11 Sep 2018 6:30 PM
Mechanical Puzzles
Origin, Types, Collecting and solving strategies
Presenter: John Rausch
Retired Chief Technology Officer & Chief Scientist @ LexisNexis 1980-2008
John will discuss the origin of several mechanical puzzles, the different types and how they are designed. This will be a hands-on presentation where you will be attempting to solve some of these puzzles. He will also discuss how puzzle solving relates to general problem solving, including algorithm creation and software development.
John will attempt to show how the designers use expectations for how things normally work to lead the solver down the wrong path. He will also discuss how our brains go about solving puzzles, and generally, all problems, and methods we can use to overcome frustration not only with puzzles, but with most challenging problem solving.
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CARPE is a group of people who love to play around with hardware. From automated chicken coops to robot safe cracking to thermal imaging, we love it all. Join us to tinker, learn, hang out and have a good time.
• What we’ll do – Play with hardware, learn about hardware, hang out with cool people who love hardware.
• What to bring – Anything you want related to hardware. Personal projects, questions, tools, etc.
• Important to know – This is NOT just a meetup for people who have years of experience working with hardware. This is a meeting for anyone and everyone who is interested. Do you have zero experience but are curious? Come and learn. Do you have a lifetime of experience? Come and share that with others. Young and old alike are welcome. Pizza and Beer for everyone!
