THE EFFECTS OF SCIENCE ON SOCIETY

THE EFFECTS OF SCIENCE ON SOCIETY
SC 209
Formats B & A

How empirical inquiry can lead to radically new ways of understanding the world. From quantum mechanics to understanding false beliefs to how space and time are related.

May 4 (B): Quantum Mechanics and Society (Barrett) (This class will not be recorded for future viewing)
May 11 (B): Understanding the Persistence of False Beliefs and Misinformation (O’Connor)
May 18 (A): Space and Time - Can There Be Time Travel (Manchak)

Presenters: Jeff Barrett, Ph.D., UCI Chancellor’s Professor of Logic & Philosophy of Science, Quantum Mechanics and Society; Cailin O’Connor, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Dept. of Logic and Philosophy of Science; JB Manchak, Ph.D., UCI Professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science

Developers: Rich Stein, Jessie Tromberg

Dates:
Wednesdays, May 4, 11, 18

Time:
1:00 - 3:00 PM

Facilitator:
Marj Besemer