In this second part of our examination of Einstein's life before the Miracle Year of 1905, we examine the period between his graduation from the Zurich Polytechnic and his being hired at the Swiss patent office.  We discuss his scientific work as well as his relationship with Mileva Maric and the issues surround that.

Episode 3.50.3: Supplemental-Albert Einstein, The Bourgeois Bohemian-Part 2

An examination of scientific inquiry through a discussion of the history and philosophy of the scientific endeavor.

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In this unscripted episode, we take a look at the announced results from the Muon g-2 experiment recently performed at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory.  We examine what it means for the Standard Model of Particle Physics along with the importance of doing science with the goal of falsifying presently accepted models and theories rather than seeking confirmation.

The Scientific Odyssey Unscripted-The Muon g-2 Experiment Results

A look at pseudosciences and their characteristics through the lenses of critical thinking and inquiry.

Episode 1.10: Science, Pseudoscience, and Snake Oil

In this episode, we begin our exploration of the Chinese cartographic tradition.

Episode 5.12: Boundaries of Empire

In this special solstice episode fo the podcast, we embark on a winter journey through the writings of John Muir and David Henry Thoreau among others.

Solstice 2020

In this episode, we conclude our examination of cartography in the Roman Empire by looking at the development of itineraries and travel maps from the period of the late Antonines to the Byzantine Empire.

Episode 3.50.3: Supplemental-Albert Einstein, The Bourgeois Bohemian-Part 2

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