Recognizing Pseudoscience: Alchemy, Astrology, and Magic in the Ancient World

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Join philosopher Arkadiusz Synowczyk to explore what pseudoscience is and how to recognize it, all with reference to astrology, alchemy, and magic in the ancient world. This salon is the first episode in a series on the nature of science – its power, limits, and the potential dangers it poses. Very often, claims about what…

Quantum Mechanics, Relativity Theory, and Philosophy

Join physicist James Ellias for a discussion of philosophical issues surrounding quantum mechanics and Einstein's relativity theory. Topics of discussion will include: 1. Do quantum phenomena give evidence that reality is subjective or non-causal? 2. How did philosophy affect the way modern physics was formulated? 3. How do contemporary physicists think about quantum phenomena and…

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