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Post by jf on Mar 16, 2015 7:38:23 GMT
Code: 22-2 Juan Flores 1. The conception multiverse makes me feel stupid. First of all, I really love to know stuff. So when something cannot be defined, I really feel like a 2-year-old in a Calculus class. I understand that this universe is huge, and we may never be able to find out where we are. Second, I do not how to act. If all those incredible scientists could not figure that out, then what are our chances. I hope that with the help of technology we can talk about facts instead of assumptions. Many of us, if not all of us, will die without knowing where we are located. The conception of myself would not change, because I have heard atoms, and how it foments life. However, I have always have thought that the mystery of life is in the little details such as atoms and more. 2. It changes my philosophy on life just a bit. I have heard the term before, but to be honest Quantum mechanics scared me a little. So, after finding out that it studies probability and statistics, I was really interested. Then, when we are talking about the understanding of chance and how it affects me, I get really shocked. I like to think everything is already written, and there are no coincidences or surprises. I think that there are specific dates when we will discover different mysteries, because I think that if we were able to find out every single mystery, we would not be able to process it since some of them might go beyond our understanding. However, quantum mechanics seems to be a really interesting area which I am definitely going to keep studying it. 3. I am really fascinated with science studying the beauty of life and more. I have always been impressed with the miracle of life. Everything is just so perfect. I really love the fact that nature is so perfect that even when there are some complications during the process, the woman's body find its own ways to keep the fetus alive. Thanks to science I have been able to see the whole process of human life. For example, scientists have put cameras inside the woman's belly to see the nine month process. And of course I have been able to see the woman's belly growing and how the babies kick from the inside of the mother's belly. sites.google.com/site/phil5byjf/tests
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Post by Noah Yoon on Mar 17, 2015 5:52:43 GMT
Q1 It makes my monkey brain frustrated and confused because I cannot comprehend the vastness of infinity. Before I didn't understand what Lane meant when he said we were beings of light. I still don't really but after watching "Electric Surfing" I can start to visualize what's happening to my physical self at an atomic level. My great cynicism is deeply saddening because I'm not in the very least bit excited about all the complex series of events that must have taken place in order to create and maintain my existence.
Q2 If I ever break my elbow in an accident, I won't be asking the heavens why. I'll instead be cursing the name of lady luck. In all seriousness, I reject the premise that I have a deep understanding of chance so I wouldn't know how it might alter my philosophy. Also, after watching "Quantum Uncertainty", if Einstein's hunch was correct, it may be that Quantum Mechanics is just a stop gap for a system that doesn't leave things up to probability and chance. Currently, with my shallow understanding of chance, quantum mechanics has convinced me sometimes things just happen in life by chance.
Q3 I'm a fan of the golden hour, the short time before the sun sets. The beautiful colors of sky are more varied and richer in tone. It was easy to take in the bands of color to my causal observations but when it came time for me to paint one these scenes from imagination, I was at a loss. I ended up having to researching why the sky changes colors and, of course, science had an answer. Once I learned the levels of scattering in different wavelengths of light, I was able to obtain a base understanding of the changing colors of the sky at different times of day. This was enough knowledge for me to paint a somewhat believable sunset scene from my imagination, well. . . at least as far the arrangement of colors is concerned.
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Post by sierrag on Mar 17, 2015 16:51:48 GMT
Week 3 Film Test Code: 22-2
Question 1: How does the conception of a multiverse (where we find ourselves living in an almost infinite realm that cannot be defined) make you feel? Knowing that you are made up of atoms and material stuff, how does it change the conception you have of yourself? The idea of living in a potential multiverse makes me feel kind of curious about how everything works. Like taking apart a computer just to see what makes it do what it does, what makes it work. Is there a little man inside controlling it and pushing buttons or is there tiny bugs using a pulley system? These are things that are just the gist of my curiosity. However when I really get down to it, I don't mind the endless possibilities the world has to offer. Like most people, I don't sit here everyday wondering what makes a leg move this way? How does the universe work and why is it related to how I live? I don't really question everything because it all becomes a natural part of our daily lives. I don't try to look deeper into the meaning of life to find out why and how there are so many Starbucks at every corner. I just simply accept that they are there. The world is a big place and we learn that you can't discover everything about something that is infinite. So it really doesn't seem to bother nor sway me. As soon as we come to acceptance that we will never know everything about this multiverse we live in, the more simpler we become.
Question 2: Quantum Mechanics is based on probability. How does a deep understanding of chance alter your philosophy on life? Being raised with religious views, I have always believed that everything happens for a reason. As I got older I came to find this nearly half true. No matter what your perception is on chance, people tend to think everything happens for a reason. It's our best excuse when we don't really have an answer for why something happened. Although, people generally do not have one view on why things happen. For example, when someone gambles they leave it to chance and when they lose they commonly believe it was not meant to be or that its a bad luck streak. Quantum Mechanics relies mostly on the probability of things such as the gamble of life. Question 3: Relating to "Feynman's Flower" how does science broaden your appreciation of life and beauty? Give examples of your own life where you found something out from science that made you appreciate an ordinary thing or object much more? I like that Feynman used nature to describe the beauty of life. When we look at nature we instantly see it as like a miraculous piece of artwork. Or else why would artists paint it so much? While looking at a flower we see the beauty it represents. Something so simple as the colors, textures, and even the freshened perfume scents. Taking it part reveals its bits and pieces that bring it to its final unavailing. But by doing this you find that the mechanics behind such radiance is simple pieces that in themselves are not as wonderful when separated. It is not until the whole picture is put together that you see the true beauty of it all. Feynman's analogy with nature makes me have a simple perception about life itself and therefore find it even more intriguing.
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Post by mattmail on Mar 17, 2015 16:56:31 GMT
C: 22-2 Q1 I have pondered the conception of a multiverse once before. It makes complete sense to me as human beings we only use a small portion of the brain. I wonder if in time we will be able to trigger the brain some form of NZT Pill. Knowing that I am made up of atoms really makes me appreciate the wonders of science. In my head and daily functions more so then not I take for granted just how much it takes, how perfectly so many intricate mechanics took place for my simple existence. It kind of makes you feel special, as you mentioned in class out of millions of competitors I am the champion.
Q2 Quantum Mechanics just like almost everything in life is based on probability. My deep understanding of chance helps me realize that for everything that begins there is a reason. Now to originally get to that reason there were steps or I like to think of them as numbers, all part of an equation when put together results in that particular reasoning. Those steps are all heavily powered by chance. The numbers or for this case people have all made choices in life to get them to where they currently are, and hopefully you agree that in the mentioned route of life choices chance undoubtedly played in some factor. So what do I do to try to stay one step ahead? I try to learn a little about everything, especially things that have to do with my profession. For example, I'm going for an AA in Health Science but my true aspirations lie in business. After I get my AA in health science degree i'm going to pursue an AA in Business, which will hopefully lead to a BS. Although right now it sounds like a lot of BS its always good to dream. Have a backup plan, and boom all it takes is to be at the right place at the right time. I like to call it chance.
Q3 Honestly I would have to say that in my life the science involved in producing a baby, and watching my mother carry two children for so many months. That really made me appreciate life and beauty. I carry a high sense of respect for my mother and also my girlfriend. I also once took a botany course, which involved a mixture of different chemicals. Along side with Feynman's use of nature to describe the beauty of life, an experience I can relate to was the process involved and watching my plants grow from a tiny little seed, one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen.
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Post by Alex Max on Mar 17, 2015 19:16:58 GMT
Code 22-2
#1 To really think about that I am just made up of smaller things that jiggle, sort of confuses me, in a way where I am not sure how I feel about it. It's interesting to think about how everything is so well intertwined. To know that we are living in an almost infinite realm that cannot be defined really makes me question what all that means. It really makes me curious and question about the possibilities of other universes and other life.
#2 Having a deeper understanding of chance alters my philosophy on life, in that, things can just happen at random. Understanding chance and probability makes a person most of the time, evaluate and weigh out the options to a certain problem, whether or not it is worth the risk. Understanding that things happen by chance, in my mind, kind of takes away from the example given in class about how if you break your arm and go to the doctors, he isn't going to say that it is karma or god punishing you. Things just happen sometimes, even after weighing out the risk.
#3 Relating to "Feyman's Flower" science broadens my appreciation of life and beauty because I have always believed that when something is broken down and taken apart, that is, analyzed, it unlocks a different type of beauty than the normal claimed beauty on the surface. I am a rock climber and to some people what seems just a rock wall, to me is a puzzle piece waiting to be solved. I see the tiny little foot ships that are going to help me extend out left to that high gaston. I see the grooves and wrinkles in the rock that allow me to solve the problem. Different types of rock also tell of a different way a climber may want to approach a specific climb, whether it is sandstone or volcanic rock. Picking apart any given rock face allows me to see the vertical dance that goes unnoticed to the majority of people.
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Post by barbara on Mar 17, 2015 22:53:11 GMT
Film test three 22-2:
1. The idea of a multiverse where I am but a tiny speck of matter in a gigantic scheme of things is oddly reassuring. I find that in today's society people get caught up in what you do for a living and what car you drive and who you know...to be but a speck of matter makes me feel right-sized. I like looking out into the stars and knowing there is a larger force out there and there are universes beyond ours that we can't see. I love when scientists discover new galaxies and all the possibilities within that galaxy. I think it's exciting to think of the universe as being endless and flowing with possibility.
2. I like the idea of chance. I feel like life without chance would be boring. Not the chance of winning the lottery...but the chance that you can do the same things and have a different result. I'm in a program of recovery and every time a "coincidence" happens people say it's a "God shot" and maybe it is. There may be a force beyond our control dictating that sometimes things align perfectly and a different outcome can happen than what we predicted. I like a good coincidence it makes the day exciting but it doesn't change how I define myself or my life. It gives me a larger interpretation of it. I'd like to explore deja vu more. I know we all have had an experience where we've felt like we've "been here before" but I have experienced large quantities of time where I know what's going to happen next and know who is going to come into the room and what they are going to say. How does deja vu related to chance? Is it chance that I am feeling like I am experiencing something I already experienced?
3. I love the ocean! I love everything about it...the salt, the birds, the marine life...but mostly I love the wide open space. A few years ago friends and I launched my boat from Newport Dunes with the idea of heading as south as we could get. Around Oceanside we came upon a pod of dolphins and got sidetracked watching them play. If you have been on a boat around dolphins then you know they love to ride alongside the bow and surf alongside where your boat throws off the water...in the frontal wake. It was a pretty calm day on the ocean and we were way too close to shore but as we have used my boat as a surfboard and actually ridden waves into land before we didn't give thought to how close we were. Out of nowhere a huge wave - easily ten feet high - came and swept my boat up and we thought for sure we were going to capsize...literally my friend who was driving was hanging directly above me and we thought for sure we were going over. However are designed to right themselves and out boat did...but the wave rode us to shore and dumped us about fifteen feet up onto the beach. The story goes on for awhile and we find it fairly hilarious but I always wondered how we could be going along normally and how could a wave come out of nowhere and do that? Until I learned in class about "rogue waves". Now I'm not saying this wave was that big but it was the only large wave on the ocean that day. So the science of the waves has made me appreciate the uncertainty of what can happen on water at any time. And I feel slightly less like an idiot...but not by much.
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Post by sandrakta on Mar 18, 2015 4:29:31 GMT
Question 1
I think that the conception of a multiverse, possible universes is really cool knowing that there are other universes out there really interests me. It doesn’t make me feel any different though. Also knowing that I am made up of atoms and material stuff, it doesn’t change the conception I have of me. I feel that those atoms and material stuff is who I am. Those atoms made me the things I wear, buy, all have something to do with me. I feel like these things don’t change anything about me, maybe because I don’t know much about the conception of a multiverse.
Question 2
Having a deep understanding of chance alters my philosophy on life by being more aware of things that could happen if I make a certain choice. I would be more careful with what I do knowing the possibilities. It would alter my life by thinking twice of what I am doing than by just doing it and not thinking of the probability of something happening.
Question 3
Science.. science amazes me in so many ways. I love it so much definitely my favorite subject of all time. I remember in sophomore year learning about DNA I had no clue back then about chromosomes and how many we got from each parent and what can happen if someone has an extra chromosome. It made me appreciate life a lot more because what if something like that happened to me. IT really makes me appreciate life and the beauty of it by what doctor’s chemist and all those smart science people do with it. The things they create, the lives they save, without science life to me would be blah.. I can’t wait until the day that I get to explore more of science and learn even more and appreciate life and the beauty of science to the max.
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Post by nestorcantu on Mar 18, 2015 5:40:45 GMT
Week Three
Question 1
It makes life feel like anything is possible. Literally everything that we might think is impossible is possible. It makes life look a little better as well but then also adds very weird possibilities. It also gives me hope because it makes me want to believe I can accomplish everything as well as anything. Knowing that I am made of these tiny things that make everything as well certainly adds some mystery because it just makes you wonder what makes these pieces of matter and what else makes that and so on.
Question 2
I really does show that anything is possible. Life can be written in almost however way you may want. You can do almost anything you want and there is a chance that it may happen. So it definitely opens my mind to more possibilities that may occur around me and in my life.
Question 3
Feynman's flower is something I totally agree with. I see my skateboard and I see wood, metal and wheels. I do not only enjoy the entirety of the skateboard but I see what kind of wood its made of, what type of metal the trucks are made of and so on. It really spot lights all the parts of a skateboard not just highlighting the skateboard. Sports is another thing that Feynman's flower can apply to. When I play soccer and see someone do a move that can break someone's ankles I just sit in awe. Knowing how much skill, balance, speed, and touch is needed for a difficult move certainly makes you appreciate it much more. sites.google.com/site/icanyoucantu/
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Post by melissasalazar on Mar 21, 2015 20:46:15 GMT
March 11, 2015 Code: 22-2
1. Thinking about the universe and space has always made me cringe because I do not know what is out there. To me, it is kind of scary to think of living in a multiverse because we know that there are humans on earth, but what other things are out there? Any concept that I have of myself will not change just because I find out I am made up of stuff. I know that everyone and everything around me is made up of the same stuff, so I feel normal. Something that would make me alter the conception I have of myself would be any action I take, not what I am.
2. Thinking that there might not be a higher power is something that does not want to stick in my mind. I say it, but in my mind there will always be a higher power. Thinking that things happen because of chance sounds a little strange, but it sounds possible. Looking at life in a philosophical way makes many more things make sense. If you look at thinks like this, I think that many of our problems would be solved.
3. Science broadens the appreciating of life and beauty because it makes you thing that the beauty of this earth was possible without a God. When I think about the things, people, or simple flowers that could have been created just by science, it amazes me. I appreciate the Internet and computers. I didn’t grow up with Internet or a computer at my house. When I needed either, I had to go to the library or to my grandmother’s apartment. So, as I got older and we had both, it was amazing. As years have gone by I have needed both so much more, for school or other reasons, and have grown to appreciate them even more.
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Post by panda243 on Mar 22, 2015 0:04:21 GMT
Erica Garcia Professor Lane Philosophy 5 Code- 22-2
Question #1) It is basically where we are living right now, there are many things that cannot be explained down to the t of it, but it is explained to the point where I feel satisfied to an understanding where I can live life and not ponder in depth what is the world made of. This infinite realm is composed of energy and scientists discovered it can be further broke down into atoms and sub atomic particles. To know that I am made of “atoms and material stuff” does not change the conception I have of myself, why would it? It does not devalue my beliefs and ideas about how I feel or see life and the world in general. It is just an interesting fact.
Question #2) The philosophy of Quantum Mechanics does not necessarily alter my views on life. The idea that random things happen in everyday events is what I had always believe in, it’s not occurring because it’s supposed to happen, but because it just happened, at the same time, we can alter certain events for a better outcome as well as for a negative one that will affect us and or those around us.
Question #3) Feynman’s quote about his friend who thought only he could appreciate the beauty of a flower because he sees it in one dimension while he thought Feynman’s scientific view diminished the physical beauty of the flower was austintacious of him to suggest. I always loved nature, and I never forget to look up at the stars at night. Although, what I see is also only part of what is actually in the sky, science has allowed me to understand why the sky is blue, what more there is in the universe and what stars, planets and galaxies are. It is another form of beauty and I have a deep appreciation for nature.
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Post by n28ramirez on Mar 22, 2015 2:22:19 GMT
1. The conception of living in an almost infinite realm that cannot be defined makes me have some concerns. Why is it that we cannot define this almost infinite realm? It makes me feel like there is absolutely nothing at the end of the tunnel. Knowing that I am made up of atoms and material things changes the conception I have of myself by seeing the deeper part of my body and wondering if all the atoms and material stuff is really what make me, well me.
2. Life itself is made up of nothing but probability. There is never a point where a person is certain about the choices and decisions they have made and what the outcome is going to be.
3. Science broadens my appreciation of life and beauty by giving me the knowledge and fact on why life is what it is, and why and how something can turn into something beautiful. As a child I always had a fascination with stars; however, I never really knew how they got to the sky or what they are made up of. I remember always thinking that somehow the stars were all flashlights connected to something to make them bright. It wasn’t until I had my first science class that I learned that stars are actually made up of gas. Knowing some information about stars made me appreciate the beauty of them even more.
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Post by alondra7 on Mar 22, 2015 2:50:42 GMT
Film Test 3
Question 1 The concept of a multiverse makes me feel curious to wonder if there is any life out side of this universe. If there is life out there, is it anything like ours? Is it more or less advanced? So many question would pop into my head. It is very strange to think about it, but also very interesting. Also, knowing that I am made up of atoms and material stuff, it does not change the way that I view myself. It is not going to make me change who I am and how I act. It doesn't mean that I am a different person, it only means that I, to some level, understand what I am made out of.
Question 2 A deep understanding of chance and that Quantum Mechanics and how it is based on probability, alters my philosophy on life in a way that it makes me realize that all of the decisions that I make and all of the consequences that are a result of those decisions all happen by chance. Every choice made is going to result in a different outcome, all you have to really do is make a decision and wait to see what will be the result. I realize now that not everything happens for a specific reason, it is just the upshot of your actions.
Question 3 Science broadened my appreciation of life and beauty because not only can I be alive, but I also understand how it is that I am alive; I understand the way my body works and what it needs to be healthy and and strong. An example would be astrology, growing up I used to love watching the stars and in science class I learned that it takes about 4 year for a star's light to hit Earth, which means, some of those stars have been burnt out for a long time. They're dead, but once they were so bright that their light is still travelling through space. We can still see them.It has me amazed to know that a luminous ball of gas can look so beautiful in the night sky.
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Post by lxsander on Mar 22, 2015 22:45:58 GMT
Alexander Espinoza
Philosophy
Code 22-2
Question 1) The conception of a multiverse makes me feel mysterious, amazed and most of all curious. It makes me ponder and question everything. In a way, knowing that I am made of atoms and material stuff makes me see myself no different from everything else. In the sense that everything is made of atoms and matter, I feel no different. Although, those same atoms are fused together creating different things and everything serves a purpose and are unique.
Question 2) Quantum mechanics definitely changes the way I think about situations in life that occur. This is a theory on probability that anything can happen at any time, it is astonishing and a bit daunting because now when I look out in the world, I question why some things are the way they are and even good and bad things happen to certain people.
Question 3) Science broadens my appreciation on nature and the mainly the universe in its entirety. The universe is filled with galaxies. Thanks to science we can see constellations and name them, know their magnitude and what they are made of. It is another form of beauty, just like we can see the beauty of a flower on the outside, w its depths is much more fascinating.
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Post by mirv42 on Mar 22, 2015 23:03:39 GMT
Mirvat Mohamed: Week 3 Film Questions Code: 22-2 1. I’ve been aware of this theory of a multiverse for quite some time now, but it never fails to spark a feeling complete amazement and curiosity as to how such a complex concept is possible. The idea of living in a multiverse realm makes me feel like a paradox of significant insignificance. I am so physically small in comparison to the universe, yet I have the ability to imagine something so far beyond any realm of tangibility. It’s one of the most liberating and beautiful feelings because it forces me to stay grounded, to understand that I am only human; I am nothing more and nothing less than a soul experiencing a territory solely based on chance. Knowing that I am made up of atoms and material stuff only humbles me even more. If my physical make up were to be missing one single atom or having one more atom than I have now, I would be a completely different physical entity. It does not change the conception I have about myself, it simply makes me stay conscious to the idea that I am unique in this universe. 2. When it comes to a deep understanding of chance and how it works through the concept of quantum mechanics, it urges me to question everything more and more, even though I may never reach the answer the more complex the questions get. The idea of chance sort of forces you to accept the fact that we can’t control everything. You just got to go with the flow. 3. Science not only broadens my appreciation to all things living and nonliving, it allows me to understand how and why things work. Just the simple act of smiling, seems so effortless, we don’t think about smiling before we actually smile. Science tells us that it takes about 15 different muscles to create this subtle curve. Science helps us understand that the universe and everything in it is constantly working, constantly shifting and constantly displaying its beauty. I never really understood why stars shine, why some are brighter than others and why some of them are different colors until I took an astronomy class and learned the science behind it. Now when I look up towards the sky, seeing all those small twinkling lights, I know they are not so small after all. Another simple act like breathing, our lungs are taking in oxygen and converting it to carbon dioxide. Without science, I don’t think we would realize just how complex these simplicities are. sites.google.com/site/week3filmquestions/
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Post by victorvargas on Mar 23, 2015 1:11:44 GMT
Question 1 If multi-verses existed, that would mean that there are infinite “Victors” in the vast number of infinite universes. I know some people may take that information and feel insignificant but I think it is quite the opposite. I could have made millions of different decisions which would have skewed my live in millions of different directions. But see, I chose not to. My choices make me me. Every mistake and success in my life has manifested into a person and person unique to any other person in any universe. Out of the infinite Victors in the world, I just so happen to be me, and I am very happy for it.
Question 2
The idea of probability puts my mind at ease. If this world is as random and unpredictable as quantum mechanics suggests, then my failures and successes are not entirely up to me. As long as I try my best, I should not worry about losing some of the battles in life because, well, it is ultimately all up to chance. With that being said, effort is still required in all aspects of life. Rather than approaching obstacles with a “there’s no hope” mentality, It makes me think of things from a “go with the flow” perspective”
Question 3 I agree with the “Feynman’s Flower” idea that the more you learn about anything, the more beautiful it becomes and the more you can learn to appreciate it. An example of this happening in my life was during the process of building my desktop computer at home. For the first 14 years of my life, I lived with the idea that a computer was a metal box with “computer chips”, whatever those were, inside of it. When I started doing research on computers, I realized how intricate and powerful the parts were inside of that flimsy metal casing. If one thing in a computer tower is missing, the whole system could be inoperable. I now take very good care of my desktop and awe in the fact that people have the genius to create such technology that is now integrated in every nuclear household
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