What we’re about
In this group we discuss the fascinating stories around the history and philosophy of science. Including Aristotle teachings, to Einstein's theories and the latest in technology. Join us for coffee hour discussions and a few bookclub meetups.
Update in 2025: I finally decided to create a discord page for this group. Here is the link to the discord account: https://discord.gg/4j8zfgCWJX. If you are having trouble accessing it, please let me know.
Upcoming events
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Science Coffee Hour: Slime Molds
Banksia Bistro, 1183 Main St. , Suite 120, Kansas City , MO, USCome and join our Science Coffee Hour where we discuss your favorite science and philosophy topics.
This session we will be discussing the science behind slime molds. I'm going to suggest a documentary to watch on this topic. The documentary is Secret Mind of Slime by PBS Nova.
The definition of slime mold is "a variety of small or microscopic organisms in different groups. They have both single-celled and multicellular forms during their life cycle, the individual cells coming together to form fruiting bodies that produce spores" (Wikipedia).
We will be meeting in the small room in the back to the right of the bar (if its available. Banksia will validate parking if you park at the garage on 1034 Main St.
3 attendees
Science Coffee Hour: Origins of Life (RNA world)
Banksia Bistro, 1183 Main St. , Suite 120, Kansas City , MO, USCome and join our Science Coffee Hour where we discuss your favorite science and philosophy topics.
This session we will be discussing the origins of life. The University of Chicago has an explainer series on this topic called "The Origin of Life on Earth, Explained."
The definition of abiogenesis is "the natural process by which life arises from non-living matter, such as simple organic compounds" (Wikipedia).
We will be meeting in the small room in the back to the right of the bar (if its available). Banksia will validate parking if you park at the garage on 1034 Main St.
8 attendees
Past events
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