The Scientific Odyssey Unscripted-The Muon g-2 Experiment Results
The Scientific Odyssey
In this unscripted episode, we take a look at the announced results from the Muon g-2 experiment recently performed at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. We examine what it means for the Standard Model of Particle Physics along with the importance of doing science with the goal of falsifying presently accepted models and theories rather than seeking confirmation.
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Episode 1.10: Science, Pseudoscience, and Snake Oil
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A look at pseudosciences and their characteristics through the lenses of critical thinking and inquiry.
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Episode 5.12: Boundaries of Empire
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In this episode, we begin our exploration of the Chinese cartographic tradition.
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Solstice 2020
The Scientific Odyssey
In this special solstice episode fo the podcast, we embark on a winter journey through the writings of John Muir and David Henry Thoreau among others.
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Episode 5.11: Itineraries
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In this episode, we conclude our examination of cartography in the Roman Empire by looking at the development of itineraries and travel maps from the period of the late Antonines to the Byzantine Empire.
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Special Episode 1: Silverado Squatters-Part 1
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For many of the crew of the Scientific Odyssey, the next couple of weeks promises to be stressful with the coming US Presidential elections, a rising number of CoVID-19 cases, and many difficult decisions related to school, work, and family.
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The 200th Episode
The Scientific Odyssey
In this anniversary celebration of out journey, we turn the canvas over to other voices to explore the intersection between inquiry in the sciences and the humanities.
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Episode 1.9: Understanding Conspiracy Theories
The Scientific Odyssey
In this episode, we look at applying the tools of good critical thinking and skepticism to analyzing conspiracy theories.
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Episode 1.8: Barriers to Good Critical Thinking
The Scientific Odyssey
In this episode of our series on "Science as Inquiry" we look at those things that keep people from engaging in good critical thinking practices and how to overcome them.
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Episode 1.7: Characteristics of Good Critical Thinking
The Scientific Odyssey
"The fox knows many little things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing."-Archilochus
info_outlineIn this episode, we trace the development of Hellenistic geography from the work of Polybius, through Strabo, to its conclusion with Claudius Ptolemaeus.