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Special Relativity & the Nature of Time

November 13, 2017by Mekhi Dhesi 7 Comments

An extended piece on the nature of time as a result of the theory of Special Relativity.

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Philosophy of Science, Physics, Science

The power of Bayes

April 18, 2017by Joe 14 Comments

An introduction to Bayes theorem, a powerful way of thinking that can influence the way you see the world and allow you to reveal the truth. A very limited use of percentages and probabilities are used to illustrate the ideas.

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Mathematics, Philosophy of Science, Science

Is Free Will an Illusion?

March 3, 2017by Mekhi Dhesi 101 Comments

Whether or not we have a free will is an age old question in philosophy. Today we discuss whether we are truly in control of our decisions and whether our future is a genuine uncertainty.

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Philosophy of Science, Physics, Science

Are we but a brain?

February 7, 2017by Mekhi Dhesi 42 Comments

A post which explores whether we could be just a brain in a vat whose experience is simulated. We explore ideas of the senses, dreams and the matrix.

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Philosophy of Science, Science

Seeing is Believing

November 1, 2016by Mekhi Dhesi 42 Comments

What is the basis of human belief regarding the existence of independent objects? When it comes to the sciences the basis is usually that classic (yet often misused) word ‘proof’ … but what is it that constitutes proof in the scientific world?

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Philosophy of Science, Science

Why skin a cat at all?

October 15, 2016by Joe 65 Comments

Schrödinger’s cat walks into a bar. And doesn’t.
There may be more than one way to skin a cat; but why are we skinning cats at all?

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Physics, Science

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