What we’re about
This group is for everyone who enjoys the pleasure of finding things out. Science, the search for knowledge in the light of evidence and reason, knows no boundaries. Thus, our topics range from mathematics, physics and biology to psychology, economics and history. No prior knowledge is assumed, but be prepared for challenging arguments and facts.
For example, if you are curious about the nature of matter and the causes of motion, watch Newton's thought experiment with a cannonball at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALRdYPMpqQs and Feynman's explanation of atomic theory at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsdCzujHqAk
If you are curious about the nature and causes of the wealth of human societies, watch a video about one of the most common economic fallacies at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hrg1CArkuNc and another one about the complexity of the world economy at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYO3tOqDISE.
On the philosophy and psychology of science, watch the videos "Why Science Works" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhugP5Hjj6c and "Living with Doubt" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czcv4b6rKgk.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Gamifying Economic ExperimentsBE HAPPY MAD , Madrid
Economic experiments are not only possible, but have earned their most prominent pioneer, Vernon Smith, the Nobel Memorial Prize in 2002.
Curiously, standard textbooks ignore entirely the experimental evidence, and this ignorance is common even among academic and professional economists. Does the experimental evidence shed too bright a light on orthodox economic theory? You be the judge, since many classic economic experiments are as easy to replicate as playing a party game. Can they be as much fun? That's what we're going to find out in this seminar.
No prior knowledge is expected, but if you want to inform yourself in advance, watch this video or read this article.
This meetup is free of charge or any other financial interest. For obvious reasons, however, everyone must order a drink.
