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Old 10-30-2006, 09:18 AM
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Hi moon fellows!

The aim in posting this thread is to approaching the moon-scientists, (or simple students like me) , to share their points of view and knowledgement. I know there´s a lot here, and I miss the old constructives chatting in "white room"... so, I know, time is a problem for us, so we can discuss it as we can.

Thanks for all, anyway, if someone agree. ´Cause there´s few things better for me than listening a good sound as we get here, and talk about sciences or SLT.

Strong brasilian hugs to everyone!
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Old 10-30-2006, 09:28 AM
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Hi moon fellows!

The aim in posting this thread is to approaching the moon-scientists, (or simple students like me) , to share their points of view and knowledgement. I know there´s a lot here, and I miss the old constructives chatting in "white room"... so, I know, time is a problem for us, so we can discuss it as we can.

Thanks for all, anyway, if someone agree. ´Cause there´s few things better for me than listening a good sound as we get here, and talk about sciences or SLT.

Strong brasilian hugs to everyone!
I never had an inclination or talent in science. However, I'd like to see a discussion, would be fun to read.. A brasilian hug from a brasilian nut!
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Old 10-30-2006, 09:49 AM
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Re: Sciences on Moon

I'd love to do that! Maybe we can set up a time to use teh chat room to do that. We have a host of engineers, astronomers, particle physicists, just to mention a few - here at the Moon- it would maje for a great discussion
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Heh Avian, I knew you might like the idea! I believe that our brains have more than prog rock in common...

Rick, buddy, I´m sure you can contribute, phylosophy is science too.
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BWA-HA-HA-HA!!

Are mad scientists allowed to contribute as well?


Will there be any ?
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Rules?

No particle physicists - I don't think they're as good as other scientists.

I am of course, kidding. I think the only "rules" we should follow would be the laws of physics. And no preposterous theories like the Earth isn't flat
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No particle physicists - I don't think they're as good as other scientists.

I am of course, kidding. I think the only "rules" we should follow would be the laws of physics. And no preposterous theories like the Earth isn't flat

Whhaaaaatttt?
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Old 10-30-2006, 03:39 PM
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I think, Vanila's idea is great, although I think it will be difficult to organize. As I think, in order to discuss, a theorem has to be presented in the forums for discussion later on in white. To keep it with physics and Star Trek, e.g.: Will the "Beam me up, Scotty" be possible in future (No joke, there where made experiments in the last month transporting a proton I think from one place to another), and what impact will this have..etc.

I love to discuss all kind of theories, philosophies etc in white, but I think a organized discussion circle on our prog site will not be practicable.
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but I think a organized discussion circle on our prog site will not be practicable.
but we could try to write some music together!
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but we could try to write some music together!

That was the most wicked post I've read, and on Halloween no less!
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but we could try to write some music together!
Science discussion, write music together, either is fine with me . It's been 10 years since I've done any science though so don't ask me to solve any equations, I'll just embarass myself .
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Science discussion, write music together, either is fine with me . It's been 10 years since I've done any science though so don't ask me to solve any equations, I'll just embarass myself .
How can you discuss real science without real math?

I wish there was an easy way to put up equations without having to resort to putting them here as images.
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How can you discuss real science without real math?

I wish there was an easy way to put up equations without having to resort to putting them here as images.
Hmmm - maybe someone could search for a vbulletin plugin that would let us do this. To The Google!
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How can you discuss real science without real math?

I wish there was an easy way to put up equations without having to resort to putting them here as images.
You can certainly talk about science without writing down equations. Remember, mathematics is a human mental construct that is just a tool we use to make models that represent what we measure experimentally in nature, it doesn't mean that nature really behaves that way, in fact, even in physics like in QM or GR, it's often quite hard to come up with an interpretation of what some part of your model means physically. The beauty of the mathematical models (a.k.a. *theories*) is that one can use a model to predict what will happen in nature in some physical area that has not yet been measured and then if you're really smart or lucky you can figure out a way to go measure that and see if your theory matches your experiment. New physics (the really interesting stuff to the folks that actually do the work) occurs when the model *doesn't* fit the experiment, then you know you've discovered something new (unless you screwed up your experiment or got your math wrong ).

Also many branches of science like medicine, genetics, biology, just to name a few, often don't really even use mathematical models to describe the underlying processes that are occuring, things just get too complex for us to deal with mathematically in many-body systems, but it's certainly still valid science to carry on measuring what we see and try to come up with theories about how nature works even if we can't write down an equation that describes what is fundamentally going on.

Of course most if not all sciences use math in one way or another to understand the measuring instruments being used or for statistical analysis or whatever, but it's not necessary to use math to discuss the concepts of science. Hence the whole market of books of "science for the layman". However, mathematical models, if possible to derive, are often the most succint way of describing natural phenomena, at least until the theory breaks down. Maxwell's equations are a beautiful example.
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Also many branches of science like medicine,
ROTFLMFAO! Medicine a science!
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ROTFLMFAO! Medicine a science!
It sure is VAX.....at least if experimentation is a vital part of Science. I've taken part in a few medical experiments and now that you all know that I hope the light bulb of understanding has just lit up and you're thinking:

Aha!! Now we understand......
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It sure is VAX.....at least if experimentation is a vital part of Science. I've taken part in a few medical experiments and now that you all know that I hope the light bulb of understanding has just lit up and you're thinking:

Aha!! Now we understand......
Aha! indeed.... Another vict..er, client of a MAD scientist..
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??????????

If you don't know, don't belittle. It is indeed a science.
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??????????

If you don't know, don't belittle. It is indeed a science.
Medicine is no science... no more a science than alchemy. All that medical research to date has proven is how little they actually know and how much farther they need to go.

I'll consider it a science the day medicine treats the cause of disease and not its symptoms.
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Medicine is no science... no more a science than alchemy. All that medical research to date has proven is how little they actually know and how much farther they need to go.

I'll consider it a science the day medicine treats the cause of disease and not its symptoms.
Alchemy relates to a spiritual element. Medicine relates to the science of many things..disease treatment, causes, healing.

This is not religion vs science. Medicine is no religion. It is science.

Your opinion of the effectiveness of Medicine is no reflection on it's rightful inclusion as Science.

The main reason we know so little is that we keep introducing new issues to the the species. While it is very difficult to keep up, it is undeniable that incredible strides have been made.

If I had my heart surgery or my skin cancer treated 15 years ago, I'd be awful shape because of the improvements in the SCIENCE.
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