The Basics Guide

Tag: Triangulation

  • Dead Reckoning

    Dead Reckoning

    Historically foundational in navigation, dead reckoning determines position from a known location, travel direction, and distance. Originating from the concept of deduction, its principles continue to influence domains such as robotics.

  • Zugzwang

    Zugzwang

    In chess, Zugzwang captures the paradox where moving worsens a player’s position, but inaction isn’t an option. This strategic conundrum, rooted in German terminology, also metaphorically frames challenging decisions in broader contexts, including business and international relations.