OLLI101402 - The Magic of Science: Imagination, Inspiration, and the Nature of Possibility (Online via Zoom)
Course Description
The Magic of Science: Imagination, Inspiration, and the Nature of Possibility
Sandy Catz
Thursdays, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
June 2-July 14 | 6-Week Course
Online via Zoom
Magic is used not only to mislead, confuse, and entertain, but also to inspire. Is there a role for magical thinking in science? Drawing examples from the physical and social sciences, we will try to understand how science works, even when complex details remain under a cloud of magic. What does it mean to suspend disbelief? If anything is possible, is nothing impossible? Why is a leap of faith necessary for discovery and innovation? Is conflict between the sacred and secular beliefs inevitable?
Maximum registrants: 40
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