Group theory

The Failure and Success of Alexander Graham Bell Failure in science is frequent and unavoidable. We learn about the scientific method and the importance of observation, hypothesis, and experiment so that we can fix our mistakes if our hypothesis was failed. It has even been said that the point of science is to make as many mistakes as possible as fast as possible. The lessons we take from the obstacles we encounter can be crucial to later success. An example of a scientist who made mistakes…

Reflection prompt #3 Tareque Mehdi EDUC 800 Ways of Knowing Imagine a conversation between Kuhn and Descartes: what would Kuhn say to Descartes about his Discourse? Many have argued that Descartes created a scientific revolution. Does it meet Kuhn’s attributes? Why or why not? Additionally, note what specifically about Kuhn’s perspective helps you understand how we come to know? If I imagine a conversation between Kuhn and Descartes, upon closely looking at their publications, I believe…

world, such as learning how the human body works or interpreting the big band theory. Within her perception of reality, she believes that God created our physical bodies and that while we’re on this Earth He wants us to keep our bodies healthy; by studying the human body we’re able to learn how to do those things. Her view of the big bang theory shows how religion can expound upon science. She explained that the big bang theory doesn’t oppose the belief that there is a God because when God…

The chaos theory can be seen on a micro-level and macro-level scale. The theories foundation is that there are things that cannot be predicted or controlled. Those things that can be controlled and predicted are only done so in a superficial manner. The butterfly effect is tied into this theory in that even small minute actions and choices can have a huge lasting impact in one’s natural reality. Sometimes…

intellectual and practical activity comprising of the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the Natural and physical world through experimentation and observation. Scientific method consists of Observation, hypothesis, experiment, law and theory. Because of science, man is able to go to the moon, It has also helped us with manufacturing of cars and electronic devices like cars. How ever because of the success science and technology, It has led to people making extravagant claims…

When people think of Isaac Newton and the contributions he made to science they usually think of his law of gravitation, but there is so much more. He came up with the three laws of motion, theory of light, and the universal law of gravitation. Newton transformed the history of science. In the first three years when Newton was at Cambridge, he, like everybody else, was taught the standard curriculum, but he was more interested in the advanced science. (Isaac Newton, 1) One of his very first…

Like the title “Why Scientists Should Embrace the Liberal Arts” implies, Skorton believes embracing the liberal arts will enable scientists to communicate to the public more effectively. But before we dives into how Skorton delivers his message persuasively, we need to identify his target audiences first. To start off, by publishing this essay on Scientific American under the category of science, Skorton is targeting at scientists and science enthusiasts since Scientific American is a popular…

The scholar starts with the discussion of collective intelligence (Chapter 5) and three characteristics of a high-performing groups. These are 1) the production of numerous but brief ideas, 2) the consistent and close-knit cooperation, and 3) the diversity of ideas. In order to enhance collective intelligence, management should not focus on managing individual aptitudes but rather…

What is epistemology? In laymen’s terms, it is the study of knowledge and if its formal definition is given, according to Oxford dictionary, it is the study of knowledge, in regards to its method, validity, and scope. It is the investigation of what distinguishes justified beliefs and pure opinion (“Epistemology”). What does it really mean outside of its textbook meaning? Carl Sagan helps readers understand it in his book, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark, through one of…

Occam Razor refers to a theory. The main idea of this theory is there is no need to waste excessive resources to research or judge something since fewer resources may also help to reach an ideal result (Sartre, 2003). In the management field, through applying Occam Razor theory, the company would learn to use the most efficient team instead of the team composed of the most employees. In the philosophy field, this theory means people should view the world in the most convenient…