Philosophy
Mr. Wizard and "electricity"
Here is another classic Mr. Wizard episode...on "electricity".Mr. WizardMr. Wizard...missed mentorMr. Wizard--more"Watch Mr. Wizard"--1954 episode
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Rip Don Herbert
Sad, sad, sad. Last week saw the passing of Don Herbert, better known as Mr. Wizard. He was a hero to many of us across several generations. We was the Mr. Rogers of science -- kind, gentle, excited, and mesmerizing. You got drawn into his experiments...
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The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Kyler Robinson Perhaps the most famous section of The Republic of Plato, The Allegory of the Cave has the universal theme of drawing out knowledge that can be seen in many current movies and literature. Coming out of the darkness...
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More Mr. Wizard Tv...geology
"Types of Rocks" Mr. Wizard and "electricity"...
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"popular Scientists Of The Past" Poll
Who is your choice for "popular" scientist of the past? Albert Einstein...4 Carl Sagan...1 Don Herbert [Mr. Wizard]...1 Philip Morrison...0 Well, I must say, I expected billions and billions of replies. Though I did not vote for him, I figured that Einstein...
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Bernard Le Bovier De Fontenelle--popularization Of Science
Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle February 11th, 1657 to 9 January 9th, 1757 Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle...little known French literary figure that attempted to blend science and philosophy and often considered one of the first figures to popularize...
Philosophy