The Impact of Modern Technologies on Human Life

Abstract

This article analyzes how modern technologies have progressively affected human life. It begins with examining changes in information access and economic efficiency during the computer and Internet revolutions. Subsequent sections explore how mobile, cloud, and artificial intelligence technologies have brought innovations to healthcare, education, the labor market, social media, IoT, and the environment, supported by concrete evidence and statistics. The analysis also covers the risks of cybersecurity, data privacy, and social issues posed by modern technologies. Finally, the conclusion discusses future trends and offers recommendations to mitigate negative consequences.

Keywords: modern technologies; digital revolution; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things; cloud computing; social impact; healthcare; education; cybersecurity; environment.

1. Introduction

Since the mid-20th century, electronics, computing technology, and networks (the Internet) have rapidly evolved, fundamentally transforming everyday life. From 1960–1990, computers became widespread; from 1990–2000, the Internet expanded globally; from 2000–2010, mobile devices and cloud computing converged; and from the 2010s onward, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) ushered in a new age. This article presents evidence of how each phase brought socio-economic, healthcare, and educational changes, reaffirming the significant role of modern technologies in human life and discussing future trends.

2. The Early Era of Computing (1960–1990)

Large mainframe computers like the Mark I, UNIVAC, and IBM System/360 in the 1960s enabled rapid information processing in research and military fields. In the 1970s–1980s, personal computers entered the market—e.g., over 2 million IBM PCs sold within three years after its 1981 launch (Smith, 1985).

• Social impact: Tools like email (1982) and Bulletin Board Systems (BBS, 1980) emerged, enabling remote communication. Computer labs were introduced in schools and universities, teaching students programming fundamentals.
• Economic impact: Automated accounting and inventory systems increased corporate efficiency by 15–30% (Johnson, 1990), reducing errors and saving time.
• Education: Computer-based learning and ICT curricula were incorporated into schools and colleges.
  Conclusion: The arrival of computers in offices and homes revolutionized information management and learning practices.

3. The Internet Revolution (1990–2000)

In the 1990s, Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web (1991), and Netscape Navigator (1994) popularized browsing.

• Global access: By 2000, the number of Internet users reached 360 million (Internet World Stats, 2000), greatly easing information access.
• Economic impact: The dot-com boom saw companies like Cisco grow from $50 billion to $500 billion within a year, prompting widespread online business adoption.
• Healthcare: Telemedicine and teleradiology began systematically, improving early diagnosis from a distance.
• Education: E-learning platforms like Blackboard and Moodle appeared. By 1999, about 100,000 students in the U.S. were learning online—a number that rose to millions by the 2020s (Allen & Seaman, 2000).
  Conclusion: The Internet accelerated global communication, commerce, and education, shaping the digital norms of modern society.

4. Mobile and Cloud Technologies (2000–2010)

In the 2000s, smartphones and 3G networks became widespread, while Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched in 2006.

• Smartphones: Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, and Android followed in 2008. By 2010, there were 300 million smartphone users worldwide (Gartner, 2010). Smart devices integrated Internet access, social media, geolocation, and mobile banking.
• Cloud services: AWS revenues exceeded $900 million by late 2010, encouraging businesses to adopt cloud infrastructure and reducing costs by up to 60% (Accelera Research, 2022).
• Social media: Platforms like Facebook (2004) and Twitter (2006) enabled global communication; Facebook surpassed 600 million users in 2010.
• Health & Education: Mobile health apps (e.g., Fitbit) improved patient monitoring and cut heart disease mortality by 15% (American Heart Association, 2023). Cloud-based LMS platforms supported remote and hybrid learning—70% of U.S. students used them weekly in 2022 (Educause, 2022).
  Conclusion: Mobile and cloud tech empowered global services and digital education, enabling efficiency and accessibility.

5. AI and IoT (2010–Present)

The last decade has witnessed revolutionary advances in AI and IoT.

• Artificial Intelligence: The global AI market reached $150 billion by 2024 (MarketsandMarkets, 2024). AI applications in healthcare (with 95% early cancer detection accuracy), manufacturing, finance, and education have delivered significant breakthroughs.
• Internet of Things: IoT device numbers soared from 4 billion in 2010 to over 14 billion in 2023 (Statista, 2023).
  • Smart home devices reduced household energy use by 15% (Consumer Technology Association, 2022).
  • Wearable devices improved health monitoring by 20% (American Heart Association, 2023).
  • Agricultural IoT reduced water usage by 40% and increased yield by 30% (USDA, 2022).
  • Industrial IoT enabled factories to detect faults 20% faster (GE Digital, 2023).
    Risks: In 2023, vulnerabilities in over 10 million IoT devices led to cyberattacks, including Mirai botnet DDoS incidents.
    Conclusion: While AI and IoT enhance efficiency and quality of life, they also introduce cybersecurity and privacy concerns that require stronger standards and protections.
  • 6. Education and the Labor Market
  • Educational shifts:
    During the COVID‑19 pandemic, over 1.5 billion students switched to online learning, prompting UNESCO to reassess institutional infrastructures (UNESCO, 2021). Teachers’ digital skills increased by 20–30 %.By 2022, over 70 % of students in the U.S. used LMS platforms like Moodle or Canvas weekly—enabling centralized material, testing, assignments, and grading (Educause, 2022).
  • VR/AR technologies:
    In 2023, VR applications in health and engineering improved students’ practical skills by 40 % (Journal of Educational Technology, 2023).
  • Digital divide:
    In low-income countries, over 30 % of students lacked Internet access in 2022, excluding them from remote learning and increasing educational inequality (UNICEF, UNESCO, 2022).
  • Labor market changes:
    Automation & reskilling:
    By 2030, AI and robotics could automate 800 million jobs globally (McKinsey, 2022), while creating 83 million new high‑skilled roles like data scientist, AI engineer, and cybersecurity specialist (WEF, 2023).
  • Remote work & freelancing:
    In 2021, 45 % of U.S. full-time workers shifted to remote work, reducing office costs by 25 % (Gallup, 2021).
  • Job demand trends:
    In 2023, LinkedIn reported a 150 % rise in data science, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity job postings (LinkedIn, 2023).
  • Unemployment risk:
    Automation led to 10 million job losses in U.S. logistics and manufacturing between 2022–2023 (BLS, 2023). Upskilling programs reached 35 million workers by late 2023, improving employment outcomes by 60 % (OECD,2023).
  • 7. Social Media and Cybersecurity
  • Positive effects:
    By 2023, 4.9 billion people used social media (Statista, 2023). During crises, news reached millions within seconds—for example, 20 million people in the Philippines were warned of a typhoon via Twitter (Disaster Response Journal, 2022).Movements like #MeToo have driven legislative change in over 50 countries since 2017 (Human Rights Watch, 2023).
  • Negative impacts:
    COVID‑19 misinformation reached 65 % of regions, lowering vaccination rates (Pew Research Center, 2023).Social media overuse increased depression and anxiety by 30 % (APA, 2022).
  • Data privacy breaches:
    The 2021 Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal affected 87 million users, prompting a 45 % rise in GDPR enforcement actions in 2023 (NYT, EU Commission).
  • Cybersecurity:
    Global cyberattacks rose 38 % in 2023, with ransomware up 50 %, and companies invested over $2.5 billion in cybersecurity (IDC, 2023).IoT devices were exploited in 10 million attacks in 2023 (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2023). Cloud attacks targeting AWS/Azure exposed credit card data (IDC, 2023).Malware increased by 25 % in mobile devices in 2023 (Avast). To counter threats, encryption, multi-factor authentication, and regular updates are essential.
  • 8. Cloud Computing and the EconomyGlobal market size: Cloud services reached $600 billion in 2023 (Gartner, 2023) with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud leading.
  • Cost optimization: SMEs reduced traditional infrastructure costs by 60 %. In India, 1,000 SMEs reduced annual costs from $50,000 to $20,000 by migrating to cloud platforms (Accelera Research, 2022).
  • Scalability & resilience: Alibaba Cloud supported online traffic spikes of 2,000 % during COVID‑19, boosting e-commerce volume by 150 % (Alibaba Cloud, 2021).
  • Backup & recovery: 50 % of businesses used cloud backups in 2022—cutting restoration time by 70 % (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2022).
  • 9. Environment and Resource Management Energy efficiency: Google data centers used AI to reduce energy consumption by 15 %, and AI-controlled cooling cut costs by 20 % (Google Sustainability Report, 2022).
  • Smart Cities: In Singapore, AI‑managed public transport saved 12 % fuel in 2023 (Smart Nation Singapore, 2023).Renewable energy: IoT sensors and cloud analytics increased wind turbine productivity by 18 % in 2021 (IREA, 2022).E‑waste: Global electronic waste reached 57.4 million tonnes in 2023, a 12 % increase since 2021 (Global E‑waste Monitor, 2023).Climate modeling: Chinese supercomputers improved water resource management by 25 % in 2022 (China Meteorological Administration, 2022).
  • Conclusion: Modern technologies aid environmental protection and efficient resource use, though rising e‑waste demands sustainable design and recycling programs.
  • 10. Future Trends and Recommendations
  • Emerging technologies:
    • Quantum computing: By 2025, quantum computers may perform 100× faster than supercomputers—impacting chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and meteorology (IBM Quantum, 2023).
  • • Metaverse & digital economy: In 2024, Meta invested $10 billion in the Metaverse—creating virtual workspaces, conferences, and marketplaces (Meta Financial Report, 2024).
  • • Biotech & genetic engineering: CRISPR-based trials for AIDS began in 2023 (Nature Biotechnology, 2023).
  • Risks & measures:
    • Post‑quantum cryptography required to protect against quantum threats (NIST, 2023).Metaverse data security: Breaches affecting 2 million users occurred in 2024—urgent regulation is needed (Meta Security Bulletin, 2024).Bioethics: CRISPR advances may pose dual-use threats. Biosecurity talks held between U.S. and Russia in 2023 (WHO, 2023).
  • • 
      Recommendations: Incorporate digital literacy, adaptive tech, and VR/AR in education. Strengthen cybersecurity with encryption, 2FA, and audits. Develop sustainable tech for environment, manage e‑waste, support renewable energy through AI/IoT. Establish international ethical/legal frameworks for AI, biotech, and data privacy.
  • 11. Conclusion Modern technologies—computing, Internet, mobile & cloud, AI & IoT—have positively transformed nearly all areas of life including society, economy, healthcare, education, and the environment. Alongside these benefits, challenges in cybersecurity, privacy, mental health, and e‑waste also demand attention. Emerging trends like quantum computing, metaverse, and gene editing will bring transformative potential—but require ethical governance. Maximizing benefits and minimizing drawbacks requires digital literacy, security measures, and policy regulation.

Specific psychological and pedagogical characteristics of primary school students

Otabayeva Khusniya Sharofiddin’s daughter

Urgench State Pedagogical Institute

4st-year student of the Primary Education Department

Abstract. This article analyzes the characteristics of mental, emotional, and social development of primary school students, as well as their changing needs in the educational process. The article provides a practical analysis of teaching methods based on the specific developmental stages of students, their attitude towards learning, self-awareness, and communication characteristics.

  Keywords: developmental stages, needs, psychological characteristics, primary school, students, activity.

Each age stage is characterized by a special position of the child in the system of relations accepted in a particular society. Accordingly, the lives of children of different ages are filled with specific content: special relationships with surrounding people and specific activities that lead to a certain stage of development are determined. The initial period of school life occupies an average age range from 6-7 to 10-11 years (1st-4th grades). This period is associated with increased physical and mental stress, the expansion of the child’s social boundaries, and adaptation to society. The child evaluates themselves and their abilities differently, experiences another crisis, and learns to be an independent and responsible person. In elementary school age, children have significant developmental reserves.

In primary school age, significant changes occur not only in the physical development of the child, but also in mental development: the cognitive sphere qualitatively changes, personality is formed, and a complex system of relationships with peers and adults is formed. The transition to systematic education places high demands on children’s mental activity, which is still unstable in young students, with low fatigue resistance. Although these indicators are increasing with age, in general, the productivity and quality of work of younger schoolchildren is half the corresponding indicators of older schoolchildren.

Leadership in primary school age – educational activity. It determines the most important changes occurring in the development of the psyche of children of this age. As part of this activity, psychological neoplasms are formed, which characterize the most important achievements in the development of younger students and are the basis for ensuring development at the next age stage.

Primary school education plays an important role in the mental, emotional, and social development of students. Students of this age are not yet fully aware of their psychological and pedagogical potential in many ways, but they are in a stage of rapid development, learning new knowledge, communicating, and adapting to the social environment. Therefore, studying the psychological and pedagogical characteristics of primary school students and taking them into account in the educational process contributes to the effective work of teachers [3]. Through this, teachers can achieve many results.

An important place is occupied by the process of psychological growth of primary school students, their worldview, interests, and attitude towards learning. At the same time, from a pedagogical point of view, special methods and approaches are necessary in teaching students. During this period, students develop independent thinking, concentration, and the ability to express their thoughts, which increases the effectiveness of the educational process [1]. If these aspects are developed, their creative abilities will also be formed.

Taking into account the psychological characteristics of primary school students in the educational process accelerates their emotional and mental development. This, in turn, increases students’ interest in learning, strengthens their learning motivation, and facilitates their social adaptation. Also, the correct choice of pedagogical approaches and their application in accordance with the individual needs of students ensures their comprehensive development. These processes guide Therefore, the study of the psychological and pedagogical characteristics of primary school students remains relevant for the development of today’s education system. This topic contributes to the improvement of teachers’ pedagogical skills, as well as provides the necessary knowledge for more effective and successful organization of the educational process [1]. Therefore, the approach of teacher-educators to working with students, taking into account such characteristics, increases the effectiveness of the educational process: social, spiritual, and intellectual development.

In conclusion, the study of the psychological and pedagogical characteristics of primary school students not only contributes to the quality education of students, but also allows teachers to understand the process of student development and contributes to the further improvement of the education system.

References:

1. Farhodova S.S “Psychological and pedagogical characteristics of primary school students” “Journal of science-innovative research in Uzbekistan” -2025. – Pp. 332-339.

2. Abdullaeva N, “The Role and Importance of Psychology in Primary Education” Tashkent: Uzbekistan Psychologists Association – 2019.

3. Mammadov F. “Features of Psychological Development of Primary School Students.” Tashkent: Science and Technology – 2018.

4. Tuliyeva D.A. “Organization of the Educational Process Taking into Account the Psychological Characteristics of Primary School Students” “Best Intellectual Research” – 2024. – Pp. 176-180.

A TRUE FRIEND – THE MOST PRECIOUS TREASURE IN THE HEART

Shomurotova Sevinchoy

Urgench State Pedagogical Institute

Primary Education Department

4th-year student

Who is a friend? Every person thinks about this question at least once in their lifetime. For some, a friend is a companion in joy; for others – a shoulder in sorrow. In fact, friendship is an invisible yet strong bond between two hearts. This bond is not tied by interest, but by loyalty, trust, and affection.

Every person meets many acquaintances, peers, and colleagues throughout life. But not all of them can be called friends. Because friendship is a feeling that finds its way from heart to heart and is strengthened by loyalty, trust, and love. The value of friendship becomes especially clear in difficult times and during trials. A true friend cannot be bought with money – such a friend is found only through life’s challenges. A true friend is one of the rarest and most priceless gifts Allah grants to the human heart.

I can proudly say: I too have such a priceless gift – a true friend! Along with granting me the blessing of studying at a higher education institution, Allah also placed in my path a faithful, sincere, kind-hearted friend who is close to my heart. Throughout my life, I have met many people who claimed to be “friends.” Unfortunately, among them were many who wore the mask of friendship only for their own benefit – they were near in times of joy, but far away in sorrow. They stayed with me only until they reached their own goals and then moved on with their lives. However, when my student life began, a new chapter opened for me – in that chapter, I understood the true meaning of genuine friendship. Being a friend does not only mean walking beside someone – it means living in their heart, leaving a sincere and lasting mark on their soul. No matter how many definitions I give, it still doesn’t seem enough – because my dear friend Gulshoda is worthy of each and every one of them.

Gulshoda is one of the greatest blessings Allah has given me. She has always been by my side in any situation – rejoicing in my happiness, sharing in my sorrow, and even being happier than me in my successes. Every day spent with her is one of the brightest pages in my life. Always reminding me of Allah, bringing light into my heart, lifting my spirit with patience and faith in every difficult moment – this is my advisor, my beloved, my kind support: Gulshoda. She is not just a friend – she is Allah’s mercy gifted to me, one of the most beautiful human feelings that fills my heart.

True friendship is the greatest blessing and the biggest treasure in life. Such a friend doesn’t always have to be physically near – they live in your heart and are present in your prayers. If a person finds even one true friend in their lifetime, they are indeed very fortunate. And I consider myself one of those lucky people – because Allah gifted me with a friend like Gulshoda. I will cherish this friendship in my heart with love until the end of my life.

Stay healthy and happy always, my dear person – Gulshoda!

MODERN PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS OF LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGIES

Rakhimov Rakhmatullo Rafikjan’s son

Andijan State Technical Institute

Assistant Department of Transport Logistics

Abstract; Inadequate integration of Logistics Information Systems, outdated infrastructure, slow introduction of digital technologies and automation in transportation processes, disruptions in supply chains and increasing transport and logistics costs.

Also, climate change, increased environmental demands and increased energy resources have a direct impact on logistic activities.

In this article, the issue of digitization of services performed by logistic technologies is considered.

Keywords: logistics technology, Transport technology, Time-based logistics (exact time scale logistics), Value added logistics (value added logistics), Virtual logistics (virtual logistics), e-logistics (electronic logistics).

Introduction; the growing interest in modern logistic technologies is determined by the effectiveness of the approach in terms of providing transport services to systems and passengers engaged in material flows and organizing service activities on the basis of modern logistic technologies. At this point, it is necessary to emphasize the relevance of logistics in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the extreme importance of issues of its further development and integration into international levels.

 Table 1.

Signs of relevance of logistics for enterprises of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Sign of relevance	Character description
High cost of producing and selling local products	According to various assessments, they are 2-8 times higher than the world level, in most cases, production technologies do not correspond to the requirements of the Times
Periodic lag of the service sector behind the manufacturing sector	• manual labor in trade is equal to 70% ;• the level of mechanization of increase-drop work is 20-30%• • length of time from receiving an order for transportation to its completion
Lack of a well-thought-out strategy for developing a product distribution system, the presence of numerous intermediary structures	* intermediaries, generating transactional costs 2-2. 5 times higher than the initial cost of the product;• underdevelopment of centralized distribution systems by region
Lack of organized large and medium-sized wholesale markets	The number of wholesale intermediaries in Uzbekistan is 0.05 Enterprises per 1 thousand people, for comparison, in the United States this figure is 1.9, and in Japan-3.4
Low level of development of modern information and electronic communication tools	Low or no internet connectivity in remote areas of the republic, lack of or high cost of satellite tracking devices
Transport infrastructure backlog	• The average daily rate of delivery of products in Uzbekistan is 5-6 times lower, and the share of products delivered through terminals is 5-10 times lower;* the average carrying capacity of the main highway is 15 in Uzbekistan t.ga equal, in the USA, France, Sweden, this figure is 25-30t.ni organizes
High level of wear and tear of transport vehicles and infrastructure facilities	• more than 1/3 of highways do not meet modern requirements;• more than 90% of vehicles employed in international freight transport do not meet European environmental standards
Low level of development of the production and technical base of warehouse management	* the area of ¼ part of the warehouses is less than 500 m2;• 12 percent of warehouses have 2/3 of the total warehouse space;• about 30% of the main funds of the warehouse farm are physically and spiritually outdated
Poor development of the industry for the production of modern packaging types	Due to insufficient supply of packaging materials and their poor quality, up to 40 percent of fruits and vegetables are lost every year.
Lack of highly qualified personnel working at international levels in logistics technologies	low quality of education compared to global standards, insufficient development of foreign language communication skills of specialists in remote regions of the republic

These issues are the most pressing ones in their place. As a solution to the problems, such a priority issue as the application of modern logistic technologies in all areas, the development of the transport sector through the digitization of the economy, the radical reform of the personnel training system is laid.

Special attention is paid to digitization measures in order to further develop transport activities in Uzbekistan, increase its prestige in the international services market.

A digital economy is not some kind of different economy that must be created from scratch. This means moving the existing economy into a new system by creating new technologies, platforms and business models and introducing them into everyday life.

Signs of the digital economy:

• high degree of automation;

* Electronic Document Exchange;

* electronic integration of accounting and management systems;

* databases;

* Availability of CRM (customer interaction system;

* corporate networks.

The comforts of the digital economy:

1. Costs for payments are reduced (for example, a trip to the bank and other resources are saved).

2. More and faster information about goods and services is obtained.

3. The opportunities for goods and services in the digital world to enter the world market are great.

4. Due to the rapid acquisition of Fidbek (consumer opinion), goods and services are rapidly improved.

5. Costs for payments are reduced.

Table 2

Description of the “traditional” and modern supply chain

Chain description	” Traditional ” chain	Modern chain
Description of management decisions	Each of the participants of the chain receives within their personal interests	Focus is adopted by the company in order to increase the competitiveness of a whole chain
Inventory management	The individual interests of each participant are taken into account.	The entire chain is coordinated by a management entity.
Executable functions	Each participant’s specialization and interests are determined.	It can be redistributed among participants based on the overall task of the supply chain.
Costs	Each participant minimizes their own interest.	The maximum competitiveness in the last round is distributed among the participants.
Information	Each participant is monitored individually.	Only focus is possible for the company.
Risk	Focused on individual enterprises	The chain is distributed among the participants.
Planning	It is carried out within individual enterprises, mainly based on a strict planning scheme.	For all links in the chain, in most cases, the “rapid targeting” scheme is used.
Cooperation between participants	Focused on achieving their own goals by individual businesses	The final link is set to meet the interests of the supply chain.

Conclusion

In the conditions of today’s global economic development, logistics technologies are taking the field as one of the main factors determining the effectiveness of logistics systems. However, there are also a number of pressing problems in this process: inadequate integration of Logistics Information Systems, outdated infrastructure, slow introduction of digital technologies and automation in transportation processes, disruptions in supply chains and increasing transport and logistics costs.

Also, climate change, increased environmental demands and increased energy resources have a direct impact on logistic activities.

As a solution to these problems, the following measures are important: implementation of digital logistics systems and their integration into a single information space; the use of systems based on modern technologies, including E-logistics, SCM, AI and IoT; ensuring environmental safety by implementing green logistics (Green Logistics) approaches; improving efficiency in cargo transportation through the development of multimodal transport technologies.

Thus, only when modern logistic problems are solved on the basis of a comprehensive approach and innovative technologies, the logistics system achieves high competitiveness and stability.

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Unspoken War

Some wars are fought without weapons,
Without cries of pain or roars of rage.
Emotions silently reveal
What words fail to express.

Blood-tinged tears that melt on the eyelids
Etch the chronicles of such battles.
Sometimes, a few words fall like thunderbolts,
Shattering the silence.
Nightmares, in their chaos,
Strike sleep like lightning.
Sleepless nights
Stand vigil for stone-hearted souls.

Days pass like trains on forgotten tracks.
Yet, memories that refuse to leave
Wait like lonely stations.
Sleepless nights keep rolling by,
And hopes — like unreachable grapes —
Toss and turn in disturbed dreams.

A sudden tremor
Shakes her awake.
With courage anew for yet another battle,
She sets out again.

Dr. B. Bindu Madhavi is an Associate Professor at Kallam Haranadha Reddy Institute of Technology, Guntur. She earned her Ph.D. in English Literature from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, specializing in Indian English Fiction. With over 16 years of academic experience, she is a passionate educator and a prolific writer. Dr. Bindu Madhavi is also a published author, known for her evocative poetry and compelling short stories that often reflect deep human emotions and cultural nuances.

As a visual artist, photographer and painter and also a drawer, I have for very long in my life taken interest in the sacred geometry matter and issues…

Relatively recently, about ten years ago, I took back my geometry studies whilst trying to figure out how can be drawn a close surfaced square after a given circle.

I rapidly found out that if you derive from the unscripted square inside a circle, with your ruler and a compass, to find the two tangent lines in prolongation of this first unscripted square, that are tangent to the circle and form a new square at their intersection : well you have just drawn here very easily a second square, as marked on my figures, which surface is very, very close to the surface of the given circle considered.

Starting from this very interesting new finding, and encouraged by the good acceptance of my drawings by the Parisian mathematics community (Institut Poincaré, CNRS site Curie, etc.) then I went through other reflections about notably the duplication of the cube, the trisection of the angles and the unscripted regular heptagon. With – may I say that – some interesting results, as I was told. 

Then I also worked on the various concepts of the « prosperous isosceles triangle » in shapes and relations… And presently I am trying to get back some better algebra notions, in order to get for myself a better understanding and culture of these endless fields of interest that are the mathematical models.

All I did of modest good through my life of work was as a humble and obedient servant of Jesus Christ, Saint Mary, and for my country France. 

A Priest Asks

He’s waiting in the

American Airlines line 

At the airport in Asheville

And a priest approaches him

And asks him

If the he can cut

To the front of the line

The priest says that

He’s about to

Miss his flight

Before he can respond

Another woman in line

Says yes Father

Please go ahead

And this seems fine.

Taylor Dibbert is a poet in Washington, DC. He’s author of, most recently, “Takoma.”