Join us to talk about "The Day the Universe Changed: The Way We Are - Part 1"

As a basis for conversation, we'll begin by watching an excerpt from James Burke's series called "The Day the Universe Changed" Episode 1: The Way We Are: It Started with the Greeks. This is the first in a series of 10 programs. It illustrates the development of Western knowledge. The inquisitive and logical attitude of the classical Greeks is at the foundation of Western thought with its continuing exploration of new ideas.

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Wikipedia has this to say about the series:

"The title comes from the philosophical idea that the universe essentially only exists as you perceive it through what you know; therefore, if you change your perception of the universe with new knowledge, you have essentially changed the universe itself.

To illustrate this concept, James Burke tells the various stories of important scientific discoveries and technological advances and how they fundamentally altered how western civilization perceives the world. The series runs in roughly chronological order, from around the beginning of the Middle Ages to the present."



Come join us to engage in conversation using "conversational symmetries", a process that encourages everyone to participate in discussions. (ok to just listen and observe, too). Topics will change periodically, so check back at this site for a more specific description as topics are selected.

Each session is unique and varies according to the participants who attend. If you are new, you will fit right in.

Look forward to some lively conversations!