Heisenberg established what is known as the uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics. It states, at the atomic level, the limitations of realizing a given particle’s position and momentum simultaneously. Philosophical Engineering Design Point: This principle is unique in that it … Read More
As I come up on a year on my journey of learning the short form of Tai Chi, I’m always trying to learn how to deepen my practice. Tai Chi is a form of meditative martial arts focused on grounding … Read More
Dorothy et al discover upon her arrival at Emerald City that the great OZ that appeared so life like and human, was really a man behind the curtain controlling a fancy computer. Philosophical Engineering Getting past the smoke and mirrors … Read More
Do we believe that our fate is in the shuffling of the cards that we are dealt? Are we sitting at the poker table waiting for the right cards to fall into our hands, or is there some skill involved … Read More
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There seem to be two ways to approach what the word “consciousness” (or, alternatively, “conscious”) could possibly mean. The physicalist is inclined to start from the most fundamental level of reality and work their way upwards, looking at basic elements … Read More
Since Einstein released his theory of relativity, we’ve assumed that what is observed must be relative to us, the observer. We’ve placed great importance on recognizing the reference frame of any observed event. For instance, consider a bouncy ball bouncing in an airplane aisle. … Read More
Brian Greene, a pioneer of string theory, claims scientists must tell two tales for a given theory: one mathematical and one physical. Philosophical Engineering Design Point: The “tale of two tales,” as Greene puts it, between the mathematical story of … Read More
“Newtonian mechanics unified our understanding of stellar and terrestial motions, and Maxwell’s theory unified our understanding of electromagnetic phenomena and light. Einstein’s special theory of relativity unified our concepts of space and time, and his general theory unified our conceptions … Read More
The artist Rene Magritte was very conscious of symbols and objects. He used them in his work to provoke “powerful responses.” Take a look at one of his pieces titled Common Sense. How does your “common sense” want to describe … Read More