History & Culture

Edison’s 1869 electrographic vote recorder patent was rejected by Congress for speeding up voting, highlighting early resistance to technological innovation.

• Cryptogram Platform Team
• June 2, 2026

This article examines the four programming questions from a 1994 Microsoft internship interview, their historical context, and their relevance today.

• Cryptogram Platform Team
• June 1, 2026

A developer has created an interactive dashboard visualizing five centuries of Joseon dynasty omens recorded in historical logs, offering new insights into historical governance and cultural practices.

• Cryptogram Platform Team
• May 31, 2026

Renowned mathematician and co-creator of MATLAB, Cleve Moler, has passed away. His work significantly impacted scientific computing and education.

• Cryptogram Platform Team
• May 22, 2026

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of Jay Forrester’s pioneering RAM patent, a milestone that revolutionized digital storage and computing technology.

• Cryptogram Platform Team
• May 17, 2026

Analysis of how recent developments in tech billionaires’ political ideologies signal a shift toward technofascism and its global implications.

• Cryptogram Platform Team
• May 16, 2026

An analysis of the surprising prevalence and tactics of cigarette advertising in the 1970s, and what it reveals about regulatory and cultural shifts.

• Cryptogram Platform Team
• May 14, 2026