Philosophy
An interview with I. Newton
An amusing narrative...Some years ago I happened to be listening to a lecture given by Gregory Chaitin on what he called as ”digital philosophy.” In the following night, just before falling asleep, I was lying on my bed wondering what Isaac Newton, the discoverer of calculus and arguably the greatest physicist of all times, would have said about Chaitin’s ideas. Gradually, my thoughts took a form of a firm decision: I would go and see Isaac Newton in person and ask from himself."Is Reality Digital or Analog?" by Jarmo M¨akel
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The Mark Steel Lectures - Newton
Whatever life may have in store for you, chances are you will never amount to anything even remotely resembling the kind of immortal legacy that Sir Isaac Newton was able to secure for himself: rock star scientist and genius, discoverer of fundamental...
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Chymistry Of Isaac Newton Project
Indiana University News Release... Thursday, October 6, 2011 Indiana University project releases more of Sir Isaac Newton’s alchemy manuscripts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 6, 2011 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Chymistry of Isaac Newton project at Indiana...
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"isaac Newton And Physics For Kids"--book Review
"Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids" by Kathy Ceceri June 26th, 2010 Wired A lot of nonfiction for kids in upper elementary and middle school is what I think of as “book report books.” They’re packed with facts, but not presented in a way that...
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Newton's Alchemy
Yes, NOVA [ "Newton's Dark Secrets"--transcript ] had a special [highly dramatized] program on Newton and his interest in alchemy. "IU team reveals secret life of Isaac Newton on new website" June 14th, 2010 Indiana University Sir Isaac Newton,...
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Robert Hooke...1703
Robert Hooke July 18th, 1635 to March 3rd, 1703 Robert Hooke, an English natural philosopher, died March 3rd, 1703. Hooke made his own microscopes and rendered fine illustrations of what he observed. Hooke did not get along well with his contemporary...
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