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On Induction
I recently read a book that introduced me to the concept of induction. The theory and philosophy of knowledge, known to smarty pants as epistemology, is a rich and complex field of study where bearded men in ivory towers lined with mahogany think for years upon years without really going outside, therefore kind of losing … Continue reading
Women in Science
Before we can set our eyes on the stars and truly appreciate their wonder, perhaps we should get better at recognizing some of the amazing accomplishments that have happened right at our doorstep by none other than the female scientist. For many centuries scientific or academic circles did not allow women to become members . … Continue reading
All it Takes is One Mind
I posted this on Facebook a few days ago, but I really wanted it to be my first blog post. Einstein formulated the general theory of relativity in 1916. It made predictions that he didn’t live to witness proven: Gravitational deflection of light by a massive body (gravitational lensing) Perihelion shift of Mercury’s orbit The … Continue reading
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