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History of Ideas, Module 1: Ancient Greeks: Thales of Miletus

With his advent of a tradition of criticism, materialism, and the notion of universal principles, Thales gave every subsequent philosopher and scientist indispensable tools of reason that have lasted for thousands of years.   Read the entire module: https://conjectureinstitute.org/courses/business/history_of_ideas_module_1.pdf [https://conjectureinstitute.org/courses/business/history_of_ideas_module_1.pdf]

Gravity Without Absolutes, by Julian Barbour

Physicist Julian Barbour discusses the ideas in his essay, Gravity Without Absolutes. Julian's essay is one of several written for our upcoming compendium, Bold Conjectures, Volume II: Essays Across Physics.

Constructor Theory, Module 3: Four Laws of Thermodynamics

In this module, we will explore the content and shortcomings of four laws of thermodynamics.   Read the module: https://conjectureinstitute.org/courses/constructor-theory/Constructor%20Theory%20Module%203.pdf [https://conjectureinstitute.org/courses/constructor-theory/Constructor%20Theory%20Module%203.pdf]   Visit Conjecture Institute: https://conjectureinstitute.org/ [https://conjectureinstitute.org/]

Effective Field Theory and the Shape of Realism, by Abdullah Afzal and Hassaan Saleem

Physicist Abdullah Afzal discusses the ideas in his essay, Effective Field Theory and the Shape of Realism (cowritten with Hassaan Saleem).   Abdul and Hassaan's' essay is one of several written for our upcoming compendium, Bold Conjectures, Volume II: Essays Across Physics.

Another Triumph of Locality: Colliding Histories Skew Handshakes, by Fellow Charles Bedard

Conjecture Institute Fellow Charles Bedard discusses the ideas in his essay, Another Triumph of Locality: Colliding Histories Skew Handshakes.   Charles' essay is one of several written for our upcoming compendium, Bold Conjectures, Volume II: Essays Across Physics.