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"Of one thing I feel certain: this same technical progress which, in itself, might relieve mankind of the great part of the labor necessary to its subsistence, is the main cause of our present misery. Hence there are those who would in all seriousness forbid the introduction of technical improvements. This is obviously absurd. But how can we find a more rational way out of our dilemma?" ~ Albert Einstein
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quanta (kwän-tə) plural of quantum - 1: any of the very small increments or parcels into which many forms of energy are subdivided; 2: brief notes of interest in the blog Quantum Sense
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Tag Archives: science
“The Fascinating Physics of Everyday Life”
I just came across this great TED talk by Dr. Helen Czerski, in which she drops the equations for a moment and talks about how physics helps us understand the world we live in. There is so much about today’s … Continue reading
Science is more than just an opinion
On this Saturday I will be joining with thousands of people around the world in the March for Science. While many will be in Washington DC, I’ll be at the one in Albany, NY. There are many people today who … Continue reading
The Only Certainty Is Uncertainty
Uncertainty is one of our biggest issues today. With so many changes happening in the world, and with nobody in charge appearing to know how to deal with them, the uncertainty of it all can feel overwhelming. However, it appears … Continue reading
Cargo Cult Science
Many conservatives these days appear to view science in ideological terms. When science conflicts with their own beliefs, they feel it’s totally appropriate to disregard the science and stick with their beliefs. When it comes to science, it appears these … Continue reading
Uncertain Times
A recent op-ed in the New York Times has sparked discussion among bloggers and pundits about uncertainty. Apparently, according to Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert – in his piece “What You Don’t Know Makes You Nervous” – people don’t feel comfortable … Continue reading
Restoring Science – and Democracy
In a New York Times essay “Elevating Science, Elevating Democracy,” Dennis Overbye ponders the significance of President Obama’s inaugural promise to “restore science to its rightful place.” Overbye believes that “Science is not a monument of received Truth but something … Continue reading
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