Pavel Dragunov

Pavel Dragunov

Novosibirsk robotics Ph.D. experimenting with underwater drones in Perth. Pavel writes about reinforcement learning, Aussie surf culture, and modular van-life design. He codes neural nets inside a retrofitted shipping container turned lab.

How Old Do I Look? Unlocking the Secrets of Perceived Age

Why people misjudge age: the science behind first impressions Perceiving someone’s age is a rapid cognitive process that blends visual cues, social expectations, and memory. Within milliseconds the brain evaluates facial structure, skin texture, hair color, posture, and even clothing…