Final Course Reflection
Before taking this course, my thoughts of science and humanities were totally different than what I think of them after finishing this class. In some ways, before, I didn’t think that science and humanities weren’t even related to each other, but learning about Futurama which was interrelated to global warming; Albert Einstein, a famous scientist who I thought was just a genius who developed scientific formulas was the “father” of the atomic weapon, which put a huge dent on the humanities; “Frankenstein”, who used science to create something beautiful like a living being but this wonderful living creature who was made from science hurt the humanities also. I learned that science and the humanities are really intertwined with each other like peanut butter and jelly. One can’t really “survive” without the other.
Before taking this course, I would’ve probably said that science and technology were different, in the most different way but reading the play, “A Number” by Caryl Churchill and other scientific/technology related articles, novels and more; it has shown me that for example, cloning wouldn’t be possible without the science and technology related to each other. I feel as though I have become more of a humanities person after taking this course because this course has really opened my eyes to the consequences that scientist have to face in order to live out their dream experiments to express their ideas and theories.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Critical Thinking Blog Post #7
Critical Thinking About Scientific Progress
I feel as though the responsibilities of scientists are that when creating and developing a new experiment, they should not only look forward to what good things might come out of their experiments but be ready and be prepared for if there might come out to be consequences and malfunctions from their new developments. I believe that scientist should go forward with their experiments though there might be consequences because what new development doesn’t come along with progress that we all know about; that’s why it’s a new development. We don’t know if it’s going to work or not, the only way to find out is if we go through with the experimentation. There are many wonderful creations and theories that helped us see things now in the 21st century in a new perspective than what we might of missed out if these theories and conceptions were not created. For example, Albert Einstein’s most famous equation, E=MC2; this equation has scientist see science and scientific theories in a new and fresh perspective but however, the consequences about this equation is that it was the foundation for the atomic weapon. Einstein’s wonderful theory was used against mankind to destroy life instead of helping it in the most part. Also in the novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, it was shown that Frankenstein created this living being for a scientific purpose, a scientific breakthrough, but in turn, the creature that Frankenstein created ended up becoming a monster and a murderer; killing his friends, his wife and ultimately himself.
I feel as though the responsibilities of scientists are that when creating and developing a new experiment, they should not only look forward to what good things might come out of their experiments but be ready and be prepared for if there might come out to be consequences and malfunctions from their new developments. I believe that scientist should go forward with their experiments though there might be consequences because what new development doesn’t come along with progress that we all know about; that’s why it’s a new development. We don’t know if it’s going to work or not, the only way to find out is if we go through with the experimentation. There are many wonderful creations and theories that helped us see things now in the 21st century in a new perspective than what we might of missed out if these theories and conceptions were not created. For example, Albert Einstein’s most famous equation, E=MC2; this equation has scientist see science and scientific theories in a new and fresh perspective but however, the consequences about this equation is that it was the foundation for the atomic weapon. Einstein’s wonderful theory was used against mankind to destroy life instead of helping it in the most part. Also in the novel, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, it was shown that Frankenstein created this living being for a scientific purpose, a scientific breakthrough, but in turn, the creature that Frankenstein created ended up becoming a monster and a murderer; killing his friends, his wife and ultimately himself.
Critical Thinking Blog Post #6
Critical Thinking About a Scientist’s Life and Work
Of all the scientists to come to be known from the twentieth century, Albert Einstein was known mostly by all. Einstein devoted himself to solving the mysteries of the world, but few know about the captivating life that led this scientist to discover such grand achievements (“Albert Einstein” 1). While most do not understand his work, everyone knows the impact on the world of science that has become astonishing. Einstein’s theory of relativity and conception of time changed the way science that is observed today. “…[T]wo most fruitful physical theories of the 20th century is the theory of relativity [and the conception of time], which to scientists and laymen alike is synonymous with the name of Einstein” (“Albert Einstein” 4). The use of the theory of relativity eventually lead to the most famous equation of E=MC2. Einstein also dove into interesting questions and conclusions of what he thought of time and the nature of time and space; he answered the questions on how and why time flows. “A world in which time is absolute is a world of consolation. For while the movements of people are unpredictable, the movement of time is predictable” (Lightman 37). Einstein’s discoveries about time and space in Alan Lightman’s Einstein’s Dreams are all about wonder and awe. The book points to the wonder of physics solving the nature of time and space, it was a beautiful discovery. While we enjoy the book’s portrayal of different ‘thought experiments’ with time, other sources like historical newspaper articles and several scholarly essays convincingly point out the perilous side of Einstein’s discoveries in physics, which led directly to the development of atomic weapons.
Work Citation
"Albert Einstein." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2nd ed. Vol. 5. Detroit: Gale, 2004. 228- 231. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 29 Apr. 2010.
Lightman, Alan. Einstein’s Dreams. New York: Warner Books, 1993. Print.
Of all the scientists to come to be known from the twentieth century, Albert Einstein was known mostly by all. Einstein devoted himself to solving the mysteries of the world, but few know about the captivating life that led this scientist to discover such grand achievements (“Albert Einstein” 1). While most do not understand his work, everyone knows the impact on the world of science that has become astonishing. Einstein’s theory of relativity and conception of time changed the way science that is observed today. “…[T]wo most fruitful physical theories of the 20th century is the theory of relativity [and the conception of time], which to scientists and laymen alike is synonymous with the name of Einstein” (“Albert Einstein” 4). The use of the theory of relativity eventually lead to the most famous equation of E=MC2. Einstein also dove into interesting questions and conclusions of what he thought of time and the nature of time and space; he answered the questions on how and why time flows. “A world in which time is absolute is a world of consolation. For while the movements of people are unpredictable, the movement of time is predictable” (Lightman 37). Einstein’s discoveries about time and space in Alan Lightman’s Einstein’s Dreams are all about wonder and awe. The book points to the wonder of physics solving the nature of time and space, it was a beautiful discovery. While we enjoy the book’s portrayal of different ‘thought experiments’ with time, other sources like historical newspaper articles and several scholarly essays convincingly point out the perilous side of Einstein’s discoveries in physics, which led directly to the development of atomic weapons.
Work Citation
"Albert Einstein." Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2nd ed. Vol. 5. Detroit: Gale, 2004. 228- 231. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 29 Apr. 2010.
Lightman, Alan. Einstein’s Dreams. New York: Warner Books, 1993. Print.
Critical Thinking Blog #5
Sharing and Reflecting on Two Research Sources
Einstein’s discoveries about time and space in Alan Lightman’s Einstein’s Dreams are all about wonder and awe. The book points to the wonder of physics solving the nature of time and space, it was a beautiful discovery. While we enjoy the book’s portrayal of different ‘thought experiments’ with time, other sources like historical newspaper articles and several scholarly essays convincingly point out the perilous side of Einstein’s discoveries in physics, which led directly to the development of atomic weapons.
One of the sources I found is called, “The Theory Behind the Equation” by Michio Kaku. I googled, “Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity” and I got this resource. This article describes the way that Einstein was lead to the famous equation, E=MC2. The author explains of how Einstein solved the concept of time and light which lead Einstein to write his paper in his volume 17, Annalen der Physik. This article includes information on how Einstein achieved the conception of time and that will be useful in writing my research paper. Another source I found was a book called, “Einstein’s Theory of Relativity” by Max Born. I found this book through the library’s database search for Albert Einstein. This book includes a review of classical physics; origin of time and space measurements, Ptolemaic and Copernican astronomy, laws of motion, inertia, and more. It also presents Einstein’s theories of relativity, discussing the concept of simultaneity, kinematics, and much more. This book will provide me with the understanding of Einstein’s theory of relativity and how he used the conception of time.
Einstein’s discoveries about time and space in Alan Lightman’s Einstein’s Dreams are all about wonder and awe. The book points to the wonder of physics solving the nature of time and space, it was a beautiful discovery. While we enjoy the book’s portrayal of different ‘thought experiments’ with time, other sources like historical newspaper articles and several scholarly essays convincingly point out the perilous side of Einstein’s discoveries in physics, which led directly to the development of atomic weapons.
One of the sources I found is called, “The Theory Behind the Equation” by Michio Kaku. I googled, “Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity” and I got this resource. This article describes the way that Einstein was lead to the famous equation, E=MC2. The author explains of how Einstein solved the concept of time and light which lead Einstein to write his paper in his volume 17, Annalen der Physik. This article includes information on how Einstein achieved the conception of time and that will be useful in writing my research paper. Another source I found was a book called, “Einstein’s Theory of Relativity” by Max Born. I found this book through the library’s database search for Albert Einstein. This book includes a review of classical physics; origin of time and space measurements, Ptolemaic and Copernican astronomy, laws of motion, inertia, and more. It also presents Einstein’s theories of relativity, discussing the concept of simultaneity, kinematics, and much more. This book will provide me with the understanding of Einstein’s theory of relativity and how he used the conception of time.
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