LYRIC POETRY: Philip Larkin / “This Be The Verse” / 1971
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Category Archives: Consciousness
ATHEISM: “A Message to American Christians”
CHRISTIAN MALEVOLENCE: “The Core of Christianity”
RELIGION: “One of the Many Dangers of Religion” / Daniel Dennett
INTROVERSION: “The Power of Introverts” / TED TALK / Susan Cain
In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated.
See book here: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
DRUGS AND CONSCIOUSNESS: “Drugs and the Meaning of Life” / Sam Harris
INTERVIEW: “Christopher Hitchens” / BBCs Jeremy Paxman
MATHEMATICS – EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY: “Animation of a Proof of Pythagoras’ Theorem” / Pythagoras of Samos
Animation of a proof of Pythagorean Theorem, showing how by rearranging triangles the areas a^2 + b^2 and c^2 can be shown to be the same. The area of the outer square never changes, and the total area of the four right triangles is the same at both the beginning and the end, therefore the black area at the beginning, a^2 + b^2, must equal the black area at the end, c^2. The angle of the triangles is arbitrary, therefore this works as a general proof.
Also, check this out: Math is Fun: “Pythagoras’ Theorem”
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