The Scientific Odyssey tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-124701746249766669 2019-06-10T10:04:40-07:00 An examination of scientific inquiry through a discussion of the history and philosophy of the scientific endeavor. TypePad Episode 5.5: The Centered Universe tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0240a48d6d06200d 2019-06-10T10:04:40-07:00 2019-06-11T04:27:19-07:00 In this episode we look at cartography in the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean Basin with an eye to understanding the role and purpose of maps and mapping. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link The Stone Etching of the Bedolina Map A Schematic Representation of the Etchings Found in the... Dr. Chad Davies

In this episode we look at cartography in the ancient cultures around the Mediterranean Basin with an eye to understanding the role and purpose of maps and mapping.

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The Stone Etching of the Bedolina Map
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A Schematic Representation of the Etchings Found in the Bedolina Map
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The Babylonian World Map as seen in the British Museum
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Babylonian World Map with Schematic Representation of Symbols
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Schematic of the Primary Fragements of the Turin Map

Scholarly article  on the Turin Papyrus by James A. Harrell

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 Episode 5.4: Emerging from Connections tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0240a460109a200c 2019-05-24T04:11:00-07:00 2019-05-24T04:11:00-07:00 We explore the connection between maps and other cultural ideas and technologies such as language, writing and time to see how the physical artifacts arise out of abstract conceptual constructs. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link A Sample Compass Rose Dr. Chad Davies

We explore the connection between maps and other cultural ideas and technologies such as language, writing and time to see how the physical artifacts arise out of abstract conceptual constructs.

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A Sample Compass Rose

 

 

 

 Episode 5.3: Dead Reckoning tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0240a484eab8200d 2019-05-08T04:19:59-07:00 2019-05-08T04:19:59-07:00 In this episode, we discuss the development and use of basic navigational tools and how they lead to map knowledge in ancient cultures. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Dr. Chad Davies

In this episode, we discuss the development and use of basic navigational tools and how they lead to map knowledge in ancient cultures.

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 Episode 5.2: Defining Space tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0240a44ab777200c 2019-03-25T04:47:54-07:00 2019-03-25T04:47:54-07:00 Wherein we look at mapping as a human activity and begin our exploration of the evidence of the earliest maps known. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Rock Art from Southern Turkey Dr. Chad Davies

Wherein we look at mapping as a human activity and begin our exploration of the evidence of the earliest maps known.

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Rock Art from Southern Turkey

 

 

 Episode 3.52: Interview with Dr. Todd Timberlake tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0240a4945623200b 2019-03-15T20:01:41-07:00 2019-03-15T20:01:41-07:00 In this episode, we interview Dr. Todd Timberlake about his forthcoming book, "Finding Our Place in the Solar System: A Scientific View of the Copernican Revolution." The book is published by Cambridge University Press and will be available on March 28th, 2019. Dr. Timberlake's educational materials cane found at: https://sites.berry.edu/ttimberlake/teaching/copernican-revolution/... Dr. Chad Davies

In this episode, we interview Dr. Todd Timberlake about his forthcoming book, "Finding Our Place in the Solar System: A Scientific View of the Copernican Revolution."  The book is published by Cambridge University Press and will be available on March 28th, 2019.

Dr. Timberlake's educational materials cane found at: https://sites.berry.edu/ttimberlake/teaching/copernican-revolution/

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 Episode 5.1: Uncharted Waters tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad3c52138200d 2019-02-25T03:16:43-08:00 2019-02-25T03:16:43-08:00 Wherein we prepare to once again slip our lines in search of new knowledge. We discuss the effects of modern technologies and what is gained and lost in their use. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Dr. Chad Davies

Wherein we prepare to once again slip our lines in search of new knowledge.  We discuss the effects of modern technologies and what is gained and lost in their use.

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 Episode 4.7: William Whewell-A Victorian Debate tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad3d45ab0200b 2019-01-21T18:47:26-08:00 2019-01-21T18:47:26-08:00 In the years between 1840 and 1866, a debate took place between William Whewell and the philosopher and politician John Stuart Mill over the nature of scientific inquiry and moral philosophy at a time of great social change in Britain. In this episode we discuss the the various pictures of... Dr. Chad Davies

In the years between 1840 and 1866, a debate took place between William Whewell and the philosopher and politician John Stuart Mill over the nature of scientific inquiry and moral philosophy at a time of great social change in Britain.  In this episode we discuss the the various pictures of doing science from Bacon's experimental philosophy through Whewell's "Discover's Induction".

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 Episode 4.6.1: Supplemental-William Whewell on the General Bearing of the Great Exhibition tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad383fa10200c 2018-12-27T06:32:11-08:00 2018-12-27T07:24:17-08:00 Our 2018 Christmas episode: In 1851, Dr. William Whewell gave the inaugural lecture of a series reflecting on the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London. This is a reading of that lecture. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Crystal Palace of the Great Exhibition Interior of Crystal Palace William Whewell,... Dr. Chad Davies

Our 2018 Christmas episode: In 1851, Dr. William Whewell gave the inaugural lecture of a series reflecting on the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London.  This is a reading of that lecture.

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Crystal Palace of the Great Exhibition

 

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William Whewell, Master of Trinity College

 

 

 Episode 4.6: William Whewell-A Potent Life Forgotten tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad3a657a5200d 2018-12-10T06:14:23-08:00 2018-12-10T06:14:23-08:00 An examination of the scientific contributions of William Whewell through the early and middle parts of his career. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link A link to "The Complete Collection of the English Poems which have Obtained the Chancellor's Medal at Cambridge University" in which one can find Whewell's "Boadicea" Dr. Chad Davies

An examination of the scientific contributions of William Whewell through the early and middle parts of his career.

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A link to "The Complete Collection of the English Poems which have Obtained the Chancellor's Medal at Cambridge University" in which one can find Whewell's "Boadicea"

 

 

 

 Episode 4.5: William Whewell-Leaving Home tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad3800f35200c 2018-12-09T06:03:02-08:00 2018-12-09T06:03:02-08:00 A look at the early life of the scholar and natural philosopher William Whewell. We all look at the dynamics of what it's like to be a first generation college student through the poetry of Edward Whitelock and the experiences of the podcast producer. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Dr. Chad Davies

A look at the early life of the scholar and natural philosopher William Whewell.  We all look at the dynamics of what it's like to be a first generation college student through the poetry of Edward Whitelock and the experiences of the podcast producer.

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 Episode 4.4: Out of the Doldrums tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad37e2807200c 2018-11-30T07:53:52-08:00 2018-11-30T07:53:52-08:00 Wherein the Navigator discusses the state of the podcast going forward. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Dr. Chad Davies

Wherein the Navigator discusses the state of the podcast going forward.

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 Episode 4.3: Probability and Pragmatism tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad3c360f5200b 2018-11-28T08:54:46-08:00 2018-11-28T08:54:46-08:00 In this episode we consider additional solutions to the Problem of Induction include those which rest on determining the certainty of inductively acquired knowledge. Direct Download Link to Apple Podcasts Dr. Chad Davies

In this episode we consider additional solutions to the Problem of Induction include those which rest on determining the certainty of inductively acquired knowledge.

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 Episode 4.2: Hypothetically Speaking tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad386038c200d 2018-08-03T04:49:04-07:00 2018-08-03T04:49:04-07:00 In this episode we consider several possible solutions to Hume's Problem of Induction including William Whewell's description of scientific inquiry, the hypothetico-deductive methods and Karl Popper's falsifiability criterion. Direct Download Link Apple Podcast Link William Whewell Dr. Chad Davies

In this episode we consider several possible solutions to Hume's Problem of Induction including William Whewell's description of scientific inquiry, the hypothetico-deductive methods and Karl Popper's falsifiability criterion.

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William Whewell

 

 

 Episode 4.1: The Problem of Induction tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad3816f15200d 2018-07-16T04:23:27-07:00 2018-07-16T04:23:27-07:00 In our new Science and Certainty mini-series, we take a look at what is known as the Problem of Induction in the junction between epistemology and philosophy of science. We review what induction is and then look at various historical statements of the problem culminating with the work of Scottish... Dr. Chad Davies

In our new Science and Certainty mini-series, we take a look at what is known as the Problem of Induction in the junction between epistemology and philosophy of science.  We review what induction is and then look at various historical statements of the problem culminating with the work of Scottish philosopher, David Hume.

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 Episode 3.51: Epilogue, Finding Our Place tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad39d934e200b 2018-07-02T04:56:32-07:00 2018-07-02T04:56:32-07:00 Wherein we reach the end of our journey. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link The Blue Dot Sessions Dr. Chad Davies

Wherein we reach the end of our journey.

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 Episode 3.50.12: Supplemental-Albert Einstein, War and Peace tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad37c24ed200d 2018-06-26T05:24:05-07:00 2018-06-26T05:24:05-07:00 In our final episode of the biographical series on Albert Einstein, we look at the last twenty years of his life in the United States. We consider his conversations with the mathematician Kurt Godel, the letters to Franklin Delano Roosevelt that helped initiate what would become the Manhattan Project, his... Dr. Chad Davies

In our final episode of the biographical series on Albert Einstein, we look at the last twenty years of his life in the United States.  We consider his conversations with the mathematician Kurt Godel, the letters to Franklin Delano Roosevelt that helped initiate what would become the Manhattan Project, his post-war efforts to promote peace and his principled defiance of McCarthyism.

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Iconic Halsman Photograph: "No, with man there will always be war."

 

 

 Episode 3.50.11: Supplemental-Albert Einstein, Coming to America tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c022ad397c0c4200b 2018-06-10T14:44:23-07:00 2018-06-10T14:44:23-07:00 In this episode of the Scientific Odyssey, we delve more deeply into Einstein's religious views and recap the months up to his emigration to the United States to take a position at the Institute of Advanced Study. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Albert Einsein, Charlie Chaplin, and Elsa Einstein Dr. Chad Davies

In this episode of the Scientific Odyssey, we delve more deeply into Einstein's religious views and recap the months up to his emigration to the United States to take a position at the Institute of Advanced Study.

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Albert Einsein, Charlie Chaplin, and Elsa Einstein

 

 

 

 Episode 3.50.10: Supplemental-Albert Einstein, Politics and Exile tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0223c84fa7bf200c 2018-06-01T04:49:46-07:00 2018-06-01T04:49:46-07:00 In 1930, Albert Einstein wrote, “I believe that the most important mission of the state is to protect the individual and to make it possible for him to develop into a creative personality.” This concise statement of his political philosophy would guide his actions through much of the 1920's and... Dr. Chad Davies

In 1930, Albert Einstein wrote, 

“I believe that the most important mission of the state is to protect the individual and to make it possible for him to develop into a creative personality.”

This concise statement of his political philosophy would guide his actions through much of the 1920's and early 30's as he used his fame and celebrity to advance causes important to him.  

In this episode, we'll examine those actions and causes.

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 Episode 3.50.9: Supplemental-Albert Einstein, Entanglement tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0224e03c22d4200d 2018-05-24T06:20:15-07:00 2018-05-24T06:22:04-07:00 In the words of physicist John Wheeler, “In all the history of human thought, there is no greater dialogue than that which took place over the years between Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein about the meaning of the quantum.” In this episode of the Scientific Odyssey we explore the relationship... Dr. Chad Davies

In the words of physicist John Wheeler, 

“In all the history of human thought, there is no greater dialogue than that which took place over the years between Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein about the meaning of the quantum.”

In this episode of the Scientific Odyssey we explore the relationship between the two men that began through journal articles on light quantum and the atom, was further entwined through Nobel Prizes awarded together and continued through debates shared in letters, papers and at scientific meetings.

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 Episode 3.50.8: Supplemental-Albert Einstein, The Price of Fame tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a01b8d0788cce970c0223c84d7a59200c 2018-05-24T06:15:44-07:00 2018-05-24T06:16:15-07:00 In this episode we look at Einstein's rise to international fame and what it cost him. Direct Download Link Apple Podcasts Link Dr. Chad Davies

In this episode we look at Einstein's rise to international fame and what it cost him.

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