Jon Peters presents a multi-video presentation to introduce us to what CRISPR is. What's all the hype? Will it really change the world? Can it be the greatest scientific discovery ever made? Are there dangers? What are the ethical issues? Dr. Peters is a Portland family physician who holds degrees in biology. He has an interest in the intersection of science and religion.
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CRISPR (DNA Sequences)
05/05/2019
Jon Peters
Explanation and Understanding, Part 2
04/28/2019
Laurent Beauregard
Part Two of a presentation on “Explanation and Understanding in Science”. Laurent Beauregard points to a key feature of what Albert Einstein achieved in the early 20th century in the Theory of Special Relativity. The result was an explanation that went beyond Newton in a singularly interesting way. Hint: magnetism was involved. Laurent holds an M.S. in physics and a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science.
Stopping War Using the Power of Inclusivity
04/14/2019
Shariff Abdullah
Shariff Abdullah examines the philosophy and practice of inclusivity, the connection of all humanity. How did we end a 30 year old civil/ethnic/religious war between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger insurgents? Dr. Abdullah has consulted with hundreds of organizations, and has trained thousands in the skills and techniques of inclusivity.
Explanation and Understanding, Part 1
04/07/2019
Laurent Beauregard
Part One of a presentation on “Explanation and Understanding in Science”. Laurent Beauregard covers what Isaac Newton achieved in the late 17th century. Newton’s work constituted the first deep scientific explanation in the history of ideas, overthrowing the system of Aristotle -- once and for all. Laurent holds an M.S. in physics and a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science.