Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress

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Erasmus University Rotterdam

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From William Harvey discovering the circulation of blood to Albert Einstein developing the theory of relativity: almost all scientific research starts from something odd and unexpected that hasn't been explained yet, and, subsequently, the scientist creatively imagining possible explanations for it, formulating hypotheses. However, the problem with formulating hypotheses is the "theory-ladenness of observation": ones expectations and background theories curtail and determine what one observes. The best way to reduce the negative consequences of theory-ladenness of observation as much as possible, is not by adopting the highest methodological standards, but by continuing to think outside the box throughout the problem solving process, by tirelessly, creatively imagining alternative explanations and hypotheses. In this learning experience you will be turned upside down by philosopher Tim de Mey, who will challenge you to think outside of your comfort zone. You will be challenged to reflect critically and creatively on what triggers your research, i.e., what is driving the scientist in you. Tim will show you how openness to and interaction with other disciplines generates new ideas, and how important it is that scientists, besides the possibilities of their own discipline, are also aware of its (and there) limitations. Take this challenge and you will construct the perfect out-of-the-box research question that will tease the Mind of the Universe scientists to explore even better answers in their research. This online learning experience is a spin-off of The Mind of the Universe documentary series created by the Dutch broadcasting company VPRO and professor Robbert Dijkgraaf, Princeton University. A number of universities in the Netherlands have used the open source material of the documentary series as a starting point to create similar experiences.

宇宙的思想:科学在进步:从威廉·哈维发现血液循环到阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦发展相对论:几乎所有科学研究都始于尚未解释的奇怪和出乎意料的事物,随后,科学家创造性地想象可能的解释,提出假设。 但是,提出假设的问题是“观察的理论负担”:期望和背景理论减少并确定了观察的内容。尽可能减少理论负担过多的负面后果的最佳方法,不是采用最高的方法学标准,而是在解决问题的整个过程中,通过不懈地,创造性地想象替代性的解释和思考,继续在框外思考。假设。 在这种学习经历中,哲学家蒂姆·德梅(Tim de Mey)会让您大吃一惊,他会挑战您在舒适区之外思考。您将面临挑战,要以批判性和创造性地思考引发您研究的因素,即促使您成为科学家的因素。蒂姆将向您展示对其他学科的开放性和互动性如何产生新的思想,以及科学家们除了自己学科的可能性之外,还必须意识到其(以及那里)局限性,这一重要性。应对这一挑战,您将构建出一个完美的开箱即用的研究问题,该问题将嘲笑宇宙科学家的思维,以在他们的研究中探索甚至更好的答案。 这种在线学习经验是由荷兰广播公司VPRO和普林斯顿大学教授Robbert Dijkgraaf共同创作的《宇宙心灵》纪录片系列的副产品。荷兰的许多大学都以纪录片系列的开源材料为起点,以创造类似的体验。

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