Covers experimental methods, critical thinking, scientific fraud, and the importance of doubt in science, using various examples to illustrate key concepts.
Explores the triumph of determinism in modern mechanics and the methodology of scientific development, with practical exercises on estimating surgical mask usage and analyzing atomic bomb energy.
Explores sociotechnical controversies in research work, emphasizing the blurred boundaries of expertise and the intertwined nature of facts and values.
Explores the relationship between divine intervention and scientific theories, challenging the audience to consider the limits of knowledge and the role of spiritual discipline.