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Are some things unknowable?, What makes a good explanation?, Can new…
Are some things unknowable?
Object 1: any historical artefact (for this purpose let's do the painting of Mona Lisa).
Humans used technology to approximate when it was painted and who painted it. Humans can use the biographical account of Da Vinci or documentations to estimate when he painted it.
There's still some nuance, however, because we do not know what Da Vinci was feeling when painting. This object shows that there are things in the past that can be known now.
Three ideas: past, future, known unknowns (observable universe)
Things that may be able to be known now, things that we can't know right now but may know in the future, and things we'll never know
Object 3: Poster of the Universe
Object 2: Standard model equation
What makes a good explanation?
Three ideas: too simple, too complicated, just right
Object 1: A very simple poster
The Principia Mathematica
While the Principia Mathematica was groundbreaking in its time and contributed significantly to the field of mathematical logic, it is not necessary for most individuals to delve into such depth and complexity to understand the basic concept of addition. Proving 1+1=2 using the Principia Mathematica is an example of an excessive level of complexity for a concept that can be explained and understood more simply.
In everyday mathematical contexts, basic arithmetic operations like addition can be explained and comprehended through more accessible and intuitive methods. Therefore, for most practical purposes, resorting to such an extensive and intricate work like the Principia Mathematica to prove 1+1=2 would be considered overly complex and not necessary.
Flow chart
A flow chart that is just right, a visual representation that illustrates a series of steps or decision points. It can be used to explain how a good explanation should have a logical and well-structured flow. Each step in the flowchart represents a clear and concise element of the explanation, ensuring that the information is presented in a coherent and organized manner. The flowchart can demonstrate how a good explanation guides the recipient through a systematic process of understanding. It's not too complicated too, which is a good explanation.
Can new knowledge change established values or beliefs?
Three ideas: yes, no, something else. Concepts: Interpretation, objectivity, values
Object 1: Einstein's 1905 or 1915 paper debunking classical mechanics
Long been established as the system that physics follows, Einstein's paper on General Relativity throws everything away, stating that time is not universal, among many other things. Revolutionary.
Object 2: something to do with religions, cults, or just narrow-minded people
Cult artefacts? Some ideas are: Flat Earth Society Membership Card, Anti-Vaccination Pamphlet, Climate Change Denial Publication, or Creationist Textbook
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence disproving all of these conspiracy theories, these people firmly believe in what they think is right
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/When_Prophecy_Fails
An interesting book about how people react when their prophecies that they heavily believed in
Object 3: Coffee mug
Personal knowledge. My personal belief that coffee is bad for me was based only on my lack of understanding of it. I related coffee to alcohol, a drink that grown-ups drink but isn't good for them. When teachers realize my peers are drinking coffee, they are surprised and ask: "you guys are drinking coffee already?"
However, my dad informed that coffee was actually good for you if not over consumed, so I got a coffee mug.
(16+108)
(108-16+1)+15+17
(108+109)=15236