About us
The pleasure of finding things out
Scientific inquiry is the search for knowledge guided by evidence and reason. As such, the enterprise of science has no boundaries. Accordingly, our topics range from mathematics, physics, and biology to psychology, economics, and history. No prior knowledge is required, but be prepared for challenging facts and arguments.
From physics to economics
If you're curious about the nature of matter and the causes of motion, start with Newton’s classic cannonball thought experiment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALRdYPMpqQs
If you're interested in the nature and causes of the wealth of human societies, here’s a clear explanation of a very common economic fallacy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrg1CArkuNc
More excellent videos:
- How to systematically approach truth - Bayes' rule
How to systematically approach truth - Bayes' rule - Richard Feynman’s explanation of atomic theory:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsdCzujHqAk - The remarkable complexity of the world economy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYO3tOqDISE - Philosophy of science (“Why Science Works”):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhugP5Hjj6c - Psychology of science (“Living with Doubt”):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czcv4b6rKgk
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