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Multiple worlds, multiple interpretations: quantum physics and the brain

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Tue, 09/22/2009 - 9:48am

Very interesting seminar last night by Guy Blaylock on the multiple worlds interpretation of quantum physics.  Nice example of the principle that a given set of empirical observations is always subject to multiple interpretations, ie that there is always a perspectival or "subjective" element in scientific stories.  And an interesting dissection of reasons for preferring one or another several stories, a dissection that might in turn lead to some new stories.

As Guy neatly pointed out, the "traditional" interpretation of quantum physics has several "weirdnesses," with one more coming up in discussion:

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Bio 103, Lab Rosters

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 7:33am
Biology 103
Fall 2009, Bryn Mawr College

Lab Rosters

 

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Bio 103, Lecture/Discussion Notes

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Mon, 08/31/2009 - 8:37am
Biology 103, Fall, 2009, Bryn Mawr College

Biology 398 Home Page

Biology in Society Senior Seminar

Bryn Mawr College, Fall 2009

A discussion of the nature of biology, and science in general, and of their reciprocal relationship to broader social and cultural activities. Students will participate in on-line forum discussion of papers on this general subject, as well as lead discussions and write web papers on topics of particular interest to themselves.  Others are welcome to join in the conversation by way of background readings and on-line forums.  

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Bio 103, Lab Reports

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 9:51am
Biology 103
Fall 2009, Bryn Mawr College

Lab Paper Assignment

I haven't written a lab report for about 5 years now, and I assume what you expect is a bit different than my high school chemistry teacher who gave me extra credit for drawing chemistry-inspired illustrations. How many paragraphs in each section? What do I do in the discussion? Do I quote the book?

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Bio 103, Schedule

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 3:35pm
 
Biology 103
Fall 2009, Bryn Mawr College

Course Schedule

 

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Lecture/Discussion Session

Lab Session

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Bio 103, Syllabus

Submitted by Paul Grobstein on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 2:11pm
Biology 103
Fall 2009, Bryn Mawr College

Course Information

Instructor: Paul Grobstein
Room 111, 526-5098, pgrobste@brynmawr.edu

Laboratory Instructor: Wil Franklin
Room 210, 526-5090, wfrankli@brynmawr.edu

Website: /exchange/courses/bio103/f09/home

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  Biology 103, Fall, 2009, Bryn Mawr College

Biology in Society Stories - Second Web Paper

Biology 398, Fall 2009, Bryn Mawr College

Second Web Papers

 

Students in Biology 398 wrote web papers on topics of interest to themselves. These are made available to encourage continuing exploration by others with similar or related interests.

 

 

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