tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.comments2011-08-04T09:26:25.234-07:00CommForgeJen Schneiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-86570546894522239292011-08-04T09:26:25.234-07:002011-08-04T09:26:25.234-07:00Coal Statistics shows that there are many companie...Coal Statistics shows that there are many companies answers to the call of a cleaner coal to help the environment preserve it's purity and as well as the coal industries longevity. Both must work hand in hand to see the sky rocket success in the coal market news and green house effect. Cherry of www.coalportal.comCoalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05192510562916277787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-50451107449229344102011-05-04T16:46:32.158-07:002011-05-04T16:46:32.158-07:00Oy. :) Should be good now.Oy. :) Should be good now.Jen Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-75067591974394706492011-05-04T16:28:23.544-07:002011-05-04T16:28:23.544-07:00Not quite Jen your video is private...Not quite Jen your video is private...Carloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09901167452628440521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-92177163151908540112011-04-08T13:51:40.958-07:002011-04-08T13:51:40.958-07:00I really like this article a lot. This keeps my o...I really like this article a lot. This keeps my optimism up that there are people who are experts on different areas in the media when it comes to science. I had to agree with everything that he said well. He has definitely maintained a level head about the situation and I will agree with you in saying that his opinions are spot on! Phew, I feel so much better!Aaron Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817260349349999580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-18622964453377160312011-03-28T12:48:55.386-07:002011-03-28T12:48:55.386-07:00I don't read physics for fun, so a lot of what...I don't read physics for fun, so a lot of what he is saying doesn't really relate to me. I know about the physics he is describing, but I can't really comment on the books or authors he mentioned. <br /><br />I have read bits and pieces of some physics best sellers, and I found them pretty thought provoking. I do know a girl who is a business major but has read "The Secret" and taken the content to heart, especially the message: your thoughts govern your lot in life. I didn't see a lot of physics in the book, and the things I did see lacked detail and made some assumptions and conclusions I did not always agree with. And yet, the girl is living a very happy life... with her parents. Which is fine. She has a positive outlook after all. But the book promises health, happiness, and wealth. So far, the girl has only the first two (probably the more important ones anyway).<br /><br />My reason for not reading physics books for fun:<br />If you give me a physics book as an assignment, or tell me it's wonderful, I will read it. But on my own, I usually find that I am too busy with other things to get hooked on a new hobby.Benito El Jefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724536174644152956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-17876423269949974912011-03-23T13:15:10.893-07:002011-03-23T13:15:10.893-07:00"what was the point to talking about these id..."what was the point to talking about these ideas?"<br /><br />Well, a lot of people find concepts like those discussed int he book as interesting. Those who do/read about physics purely because they enjoy physics.<br /><br />I think I fall more into that category. I like seeing science benefit mankind, but that's not why I do it. The great Richard Feynman was once quoted as saying, "Physics is like sex, sure it may give some practical results, but that's not why we do it."<br /><br />I agree, and find the pure pursuit of knowledge much more interesting.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431406234021584145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-3022378994296430992011-03-23T10:30:35.425-07:002011-03-23T10:30:35.425-07:00I have to agree a little with this authors point. ...I have to agree a little with this authors point. After being raised on earlier books by these same authors, I have to ask, what was the point to talking about these ideas? I believe that why these books exist is to sell to people (like me as a kid) who want to see science without seeing the math that at first seems to bog down understanding. There are a lot of people who want to hear about new crazy possibilities and accept them as science. <br />They are great at sparking scientific interest but fail at showing the reality of the situation. After learning the math, then learning the science I find that the greatest possibilities are not far fetched metaphysical ideas but the ideas that make the world a better place the science that occurs every day in labs across the world. <br />In the end, this author eludes to putting all of physicist into this metaphysical category. I think capitalism forces physicists to be real, applying research to present world problems. There are a few physicists out on the fringe but the vast majority stay here in the present world.Inyxia Quanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212255195540138840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-48194460155070583002011-03-22T21:23:09.411-07:002011-03-22T21:23:09.411-07:00I very much feel like he's projecting his idea...I very much feel like he's projecting his idea of what is "interesting" on others and saying, "I don't find that interesting, so you shouldn't!"<br /><br />I've seen this guy's writing before, and while I agree partly with what he's saying (A lot of people don't give a crap about the "out there" theories), his general attitude and arrogance bothers me.<br /><br />On a side note, I had a VERY VERY lengthy discussion about the mentioned Omega Point theory on my blog, <a href="http://quantumcurious.blogspot.com/2011/03/religion-is-not-science-part-1.html" rel="nofollow">right here</a>Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431406234021584145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-69152368370818804652011-03-22T21:21:15.868-07:002011-03-22T21:21:15.868-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431406234021584145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-82439882838523999972011-03-22T11:02:09.669-07:002011-03-22T11:02:09.669-07:00Oh, wow. Thanks for this. I have to revise some ...Oh, wow. Thanks for this. I have to revise some of my earlier reservations.Jen Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-70456858623207536472011-03-22T10:36:23.861-07:002011-03-22T10:36:23.861-07:00http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/jap...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/japan/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-in/8398749/Cartoon-explaining-Japanese-nuclear-crisis-is-internet-hit.html <br /><br />I hope this worksBrianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726404693843862909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-63720560834737039972011-03-22T07:07:11.033-07:002011-03-22T07:07:11.033-07:00Fascinating, Briana. Can you send me the link you...Fascinating, Briana. Can you send me the link you found?Jen Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-32195065689637142242011-03-21T20:01:38.795-07:002011-03-21T20:01:38.795-07:00I was a little curious about the background of thi...I was a little curious about the background of this video so I read some stuff about it and I found that it was made for Japanese children to not be afraid of what is going on with the reactors. Also, I think it is important to take into account that this may not be a perfect translation.Brianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726404693843862909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-13283927464347448472011-03-21T12:23:00.332-07:002011-03-21T12:23:00.332-07:00Carlos, this was exactly the source of dis-ease wi...Carlos, this was exactly the source of dis-ease with the video. I do think it's meant for adults--I think it's an expression of frustration with the public's general misunderstandings about nuclear and radiation. <br /><br />But if it is for adults, then it's pretty condescending. And it makes me uneasy given that there are workers still at Fukishima, many of whom may become very ill or die as a result of exposures. The relative consequences of this disaster may be quantitatively smaller than that of the tsunami/earthquake, but Fukishima is still to be taken seriously. I'm not sure I can laugh at it yet.<br /><br />That said, the substance of the video seems sort of correct. So I can't dismiss it altogether. It just seems off somehow.Jen Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-48426016147076417822011-03-21T12:17:23.338-07:002011-03-21T12:17:23.338-07:00If you click through the video actually has subtit...If you click through the video actually has subtitles. What I am wondering is if the video is aimed towards children or if it is mean for adults, because it does a good job for children but is kind of insulting if meant for adults.Carloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09901167452628440521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-38775465826697627752011-03-06T13:38:48.240-08:002011-03-06T13:38:48.240-08:00Good idea! Please post if you feel inclined. I&#...Good idea! Please post if you feel inclined. I'd rather not make this an assignment, but welcome further constructive feedback.Jen Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-89332782896108423562011-03-06T12:31:44.661-08:002011-03-06T12:31:44.661-08:00I noticed you mentioned a couple times of student ...I noticed you mentioned a couple times of student comments you didn't understand or weren't explained (probably due to space and time constraints). I think talking to the students to clarify this would be important. I know I mentioned changing the structure of the blog in my evaluation, but didn't have much time or space to provide ideas. Perhaps even a blog topic for the week as to the most important fix for the class.Cold Steel 1037https://www.blogger.com/profile/08755270067669404156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-67249789310530777322011-03-02T12:54:06.560-08:002011-03-02T12:54:06.560-08:00Interpreting data is like walking a tight rope. W...Interpreting data is like walking a tight rope. We have talked in class about how scientists are supposed to be objective and in my opinion this objectivity is tested most in the interpretation of the data. A scientist that is "pro" global warming has to be careful that he/she is not trying to see what he/she wants to see, but instead is just looking at the raw data with no filters, and be able to admit and interpret as such things that are against their beliefs.Carloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09901167452628440521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-21455230539424377972011-02-28T16:04:21.341-08:002011-02-28T16:04:21.341-08:00I think one of the main points they were trying to...I think one of the main points they were trying to get across to the reader is that the media tries to go to stage 1 from the start. Stages 2 and 3 naturally follow. What might be possible is if stages 1 and 2 are communicated at the same time from the start (essentially stage 3), the whole process would break down. The result would be more honest, trustworthy reports.Benito El Jefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724536174644152956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-76716236736809358022011-02-28T15:52:42.918-08:002011-02-28T15:52:42.918-08:00That's a great comment, Ben, and I like that y...That's a great comment, Ben, and I like that you posted it at the original post. <br /><br />I agree with you--that 3-stage process is a helpful analytical tool. I bet I'll be seeing it everywhere now, and it's useful to know it's sort of part of an evolution or process (flawed as that may be).Jen Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-86360633989045139392011-02-28T15:13:30.501-08:002011-02-28T15:13:30.501-08:00I enjoyed the post at your link. I wrote a comment...I enjoyed the post at your link. I wrote a comment there because I found the three stage analysis of SC to be very intriguing and pertinent to a post I recently made. Take a look at the comment I made and the post I have written to see if you think my analysis is correct.Benito El Jefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724536174644152956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-14372754935910327692011-02-28T08:22:48.187-08:002011-02-28T08:22:48.187-08:00I agree. And if it is a fail, I fail all the time...I agree. And if it is a fail, I fail all the time (witness our textbook fiasco). It can be challenging sometimes to admit mistakes, though. I think a minority of science and engineering students especially want you to always have the answers, or else they think you're ignorant. They can sometimes be a vocal minority, too.Jen Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011052819704879104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-49991557621143175482011-02-27T19:05:11.408-08:002011-02-27T19:05:11.408-08:00I like the progressive thought that we should just...I like the progressive thought that we should just move forward on the issue. As for many things energy related, it takes so much time and money to get through the legislative process that i think we should be driving things like CCS and Clean Coal before they're "ready." I also like the two comments before me as I think they both make a good arguement. For me, I wonder if countries that are making progressive efforts to curb our environmental impact will even be able to make a difference with so many third world countries becoming industrial and polluting the atmosphere. The only way i see this as feasable though, is if someone is looking ahead and addressing the future issues.Dion Waldnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207034239765752574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-29730897611908402122011-02-27T17:26:37.742-08:002011-02-27T17:26:37.742-08:00I actually don't consider what she says as a F...I actually don't consider what she says as a FAIL. It happens to all humans to be absent minded once in a while and there is nothing wrong with that. I like that she brought that point up to the class later.Carloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09901167452628440521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5735840822286370982.post-46841592470777399752011-02-26T13:32:41.144-08:002011-02-26T13:32:41.144-08:00I think that as we said in class, over time a theo...I think that as we said in class, over time a theory establishes itself and people eventually accept it. They should continue to present evidence for human influence while moving forward with policy and legislation.<br /><br />In response to Zach, humans have been here 2 million years and only activities in the last 200 years have contributed to global climate change. What I would like to see stopped is the emotional 'save the polar bears' angle that some enviromentalist play. Climate is cyclical, and we are currently leaving the last ice age. That ice is bound to melt no matter what, humans are just speeding the process up.Michael Mussohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10030622702187630543noreply@blogger.com