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Quantum Reality : Theory and Philosophy
As probably the most successful scientific theory ever created, quantum theory has profoundly changed our view of the world and extended the limits of our knowledge, impacting both the theoretical interpretation of a tremendous range of phenomena and the practical development of a host of technological breakthroughs.Yet for all its success, quantum theory remains utterly baffling. Quantum Reality: Theory and Philosophy, Second Edition cuts through much of the confusion to provide readers with an exploration of quantum theory that is as authoritatively comprehensive as it is intriguingly comprehensible.The book has been fully updated throughout to include the latest results in quantum entanglement, the theory and practical applications of quantum computing, quantum cosmology and quantum gravity.Needing little more than a school level physics and mathematics background, this volume requires only an interest in understanding how quantum theory came to be and the myriad ways it both explains how our universe functions and extends the reach of human knowledge. Written by well-known physics author and teacher Dr. Jonathan Allday, this highly engaging work:• Presents a thorough grounding in the theoretical machinery of quantum physics• Offers a whistle-stop tour through the early part of the 20th century when the founding fathers of quantum theory forever altered the frontiers of human thought• Provides an example-filled interpretation of the theory, its applications, and its pinnacle in quantum field theory (QFT), so crucial in shaping ideas about the nature of reality• Separates fact from speculation regarding quantum physics’ ability to provide a starting point for philosophical queries into ultimate understanding and the limits of scienceThe world beneath the one that we experience with our senses is profoundly mysterious, and while we may never completely unravel that mystery, quantum theory allows us to come closer than ever to understanding where the science leaves off and the mystery begins.Quantum Reality: Theory and Philosophy, Second Edition makes that understanding accessible to anyone possessing a quest for knowledge and a sense of awe.
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Cross Reality (XR) and Immersive Learning Environments (ILEs) in Education
This timely volume highlights the novel ways in which cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) technology is being used in STEM education. Today, there are many exciting advances occurring in Immersive Learning Environments (ILEs) and innovative applications in STEM education.Recent breakthroughs in technologies such VR, AR, and Mixed Reality (MR) as well as Cross Reality (XR) that leverages VR, AR, and MR are finally making it feasible for educators in STEM to adopt ILEs in their classrooms in a scalable manner.Edited by experienced XR researchers in STEM education, Wang, Ryoo, and Winkelmann, the book focuses on the use of ILEs for creating experiences that excite, inspire, and engage learners in STEM disciplines.Chapters include research studies and practical applications addressing the challenges and opportunities associated with adopting technologies.This book covers the entire spectrum of immersive platform types and ILEs such as desktop, mobile, wearable, and room-based.It helps advance research and practice in the novel adoption of ILE technologies into STEM education from technical, theoretical/conceptual, empirical, and/or methodological perspectives. Cross Reality (XR) and Immersive Learning Environments (ILE) in Education will be a key resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students of education, STEM education, instructional design and technology, educational research, educational technology, research methods, information and communications technology, and curriculum and instruction.This book was originally published as a special issue of Interactive Learning Environments.
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Language Debates : Theory and Reality in Language Learning, Teaching and Research
This book captures an urgent moment for language teaching, learning and research.At its core are a series of debates concerning gender stereotyping, the place of linguistics in modern languages, language activism, multilingualism and modern languages and digital humanities.Taken together, these debates explore the work that languages, and that those who learn and speak them, do in the world as well as the way we think 'through' and 'in' a language and are shaped by it.Language Debates acknowledges the history of language teaching and the current realities of language teaching and learning.It is bold in suggesting ways forward for reform and for policy, setting languages and language learning at the heart of a consciously transformative set of goals.This book is therefore essential reading for academics, language teachers, policy makers, students, activists and those passionate about progressing language learning and teaching.The editors and contributors make up a multilingual and multicultural team who work across languages, cultures and borders with a globally-informed approach to their work.Uniquely, the debates in this volume are based on events with participants in the Language Acts and Worldmaking Debates Series and/or workshops within the wider research project and take into account the ensuing discussions there.Each debate is accompanied by an interview which serves as a model on how to continue the conversation beyond the printed pages of the book.You can also discover ways to join the debate through links on the Language Acts and Worldmaking series website (www.jmlanguages.com/languageacts) which includes recorded debates, additional materials and more information about the series.Like all the volumes in the Language Acts and Worldmaking series, the overall aim is two-fold: to challenge widely-held views about language learning as a neutral instrument of globalisation and to innovate and transform language research, teaching and learning, together with Modern Languages as an academic discipline, by foregrounding its unique form of cognition and critical engagement.Specific aims are to:· propose new ways of bridging the gaps between those who teach and research languages and those who learn and use them in everyday contexts from the professional to the personal· put research into the hands of wider audiences · share a philosophy, policy and practice of language teaching and learning which turns research into action· provide the research, experience and data to enable informed debates on current issues and attitudes in language learning, teaching and research· share knowledge across and within all levels and experiences of language learning and teaching· showcase exciting new work that derives from different types of community activity and is of practical relevance to its audiences · disseminate new research in languages that engages with diverse communities of language practitioners.
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Black Sabbath and Philosophy : Mastering Reality
A philosophical look at heavy metal's dark masters of reality, Black Sabbath Black Sabbath is one of the world's most influential and enduring rock bands.Dubbed "the Beatles of heavy metal" by Rolling Stone, they helped to define a genre with classic songs like "Paranoid", "Iron Man", and "War Pigs", songs whose lyrics reveal hidden depth and philosophical insight.Their songs confront existential despair, social instability, political corruption, the horrors of war, and the nature of evil.This book explores the wide range of profound ideas in the band's music and lyrics to help you understand Black Sabbath as never before. Discusses and debates essential Black Sabbath topics and themes, such as the problem of evil, "War Pigs" and the nature of just war theory, whether or not Sabbath is still Sabbath without Ozzy, and whether "evil is in the ear of the beholder"Gives you new perspectives on Black Sabbath's music and lyricsProvides a deeper appreciation and understanding of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward, and Ronnie James DioBrings some of history's heaviest thinkers to bear on the band's music, from Aristotle and Nietzsche to Schopenhauer and Marx So . . . can you help me, occupy my brain? Yes! Start reading Black Sabbath and Philosophy.
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Is reality reality?
Reality is often defined as the state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined. However, reality can be subjective and influenced by individual perceptions, beliefs, and experiences. Therefore, what one person perceives as reality may differ from another person's reality. In this sense, reality can be seen as a complex and multifaceted concept that is shaped by various factors.
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Is reality the reality?
Yes, reality is the reality we experience and perceive through our senses and consciousness. It is the world as it exists independently of our thoughts and beliefs. While our perception of reality may be influenced by our individual perspectives and interpretations, the objective reality remains constant and consistent.
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'Escape from reality or reality?'
It depends on the individual and the context. Sometimes, escaping from reality through activities like reading, watching movies, or playing video games can provide a much-needed break and relaxation. However, it's important to also engage with reality and face its challenges in order to grow and develop as a person. Finding a balance between escaping from reality and engaging with it is key to maintaining mental and emotional well-being.
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What is the reality of education 2?
Education 2.0 represents a shift towards a more personalized, interactive, and technology-driven approach to learning. It emphasizes the use of digital tools, online resources, and collaborative platforms to engage students and enhance their learning experience. This new reality of education also promotes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills to prepare students for the demands of the 21st century workforce. Additionally, it encourages a more flexible and adaptable learning environment that can accommodate diverse learning styles and individual needs.
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Organizational Behavior: Emerging Knowledge. Global Reality ISE
Organizational Behavior 10th edition helps everyone make sense of OB and provides the conceptual tools to work more effectively in the workplace.It emphasizes emerging OB knowledge with globally focused, real-world examples and evidence-based literature.This book presents the reality that organizational behavior is not just for managers; it is relevant and valuable to anyone who works in and around organizations.This edition explains how design thinking and agile methodologies are improving creativity and decision making in organizations; how self-concept is a significant determinant of individual behavior, team cohesion, and leadership; how employees increasingly communicate and coordinate through emerging digital channels; how emotions influence employee motivation, attitudes, and decisions; and how global mindset has become an important employee attribute in this increasingly diverse and inclusive interconnected world.
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Reality, Reality
The women of Reality, Reality are mesmerizing, whether in love or in solitude.Full of compassion, generosity, sorrow and joy, their fifteen unforgettable stories explore the power of the imagination to make things real, and celebrate, most of all, those who dare to dream.
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Science Wars : The Battle over Knowledge and Reality
There is ample evidence that it is difficult for the general public to understand and internalize scientific facts.Disputes over such facts are often amplified amid political controversies.As we've seen with climate change and even COVID-19, politicians rely on the perceptions of their constituents when making decisions that impact public policy.So, how do we make sure that what the public understands is accurate?In this book, Steven L. Goldman traces the public's suspicion of scientific knowledge claims to a broad misunderstanding, reinforced by scientists themselves, of what it is that scientists know, how they know it, and how to act on the basis of it. In sixteen chapters, Goldman takes readers through the history of scientific knowledge from Plato and Aristotle, through the birth of modern science and its maturation, into a powerful force for social change to the present day.He explains how scientists have wrestled with their own understanding of what it is that they know, that theories evolve, and why the public misunderstands the reliability of scientific knowledge claims. With many examples drawn from the history of philosophy and science, the chapters illustrate an ongoing debate over how we know what we say we know and the relationship between knowledge and reality.Goldman covers a rich selection of ideas from the founders of modern science and John Locke's response to Newton's theories to Thomas Kuhn's re-interpretation of scientific knowledge and the Science Wars that followed it.Goldman relates these historical disputes to current issues, underlining the important role scientists play in explaining their own research to nonscientists and the effort nonscientists must make to incorporate science into public policies.A narrative exploration of scientific knowledge, Science Wars engages with the arguments of both sides by providing thoughtful scientific, philosophical, and historical discussions on every page.
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Truth and Reality : The Wisdom of St Bonaventure
This is a thorough study and exposition of the last work for which St Bonaventure was responsible before his death in 1274.The Collations on the Hexaëmeron, also called The Illuminations of the Church comprises lectures that he gave in Paris in 1273 to Franciscan and other students and masters in the university there.They were recorded by two independent witnesses and one version, the definitive one, was prepared for publication and approved by Bonaventure. This is one of the most interesting, original and important texts of medieval theology and it has been well translated and edited in a new edition.The purpose of this study is to examine the precise context for the approach that Bonaventure took, to place this work as the culmination of his spiritual theology, and to provide the reader with a lucid epitome of the contents of the text, drawing out their significance for theology and prayer in the life of the Church today.
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What is the difference between reality and actuality in philosophy?
In philosophy, reality refers to the state of things as they actually exist, independent of our perceptions or beliefs. It encompasses everything that exists, whether it is perceived or not. Actuality, on the other hand, refers to the state of things as they are experienced or perceived by an individual. It is the subjective experience of reality, influenced by one's perceptions, beliefs, and experiences. In essence, reality is the objective existence of things, while actuality is the subjective experience of reality.
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What is the connection between philosophy, constructivism, and objective reality?
Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Constructivism is a philosophical perspective that asserts that knowledge and reality are constructed by individuals through their experiences and interactions with the world. Objective reality refers to the existence of a reality that is independent of human perception and interpretation. The connection between these concepts lies in the philosophical debate about the nature of reality and the extent to which it is constructed by human perception and interpretation. Constructivism challenges the idea of an objective reality, suggesting that our understanding of the world is shaped by our subjective experiences and interpretations. This debate is central to philosophical discussions about the nature of knowledge and truth.
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What is reality and what is not reality?
Reality is the state of things as they actually exist, independent of our thoughts or perceptions. It is what is true and can be verified through evidence and experience. On the other hand, what is not reality are things that are imagined, fictional, or based on beliefs without evidence. These can include illusions, dreams, and delusions that do not correspond to the actual state of the world.
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What is the difference between objective reality and knowledge in constructivism?
Objective reality refers to the existence of facts and events independent of human perception or interpretation. In constructivism, knowledge is seen as a subjective construction of reality that is shaped by individual experiences, beliefs, and social interactions. While objective reality is seen as fixed and external to the individual, knowledge in constructivism is considered to be fluid, context-dependent, and constantly evolving based on the individual's perspective and interpretation of the world. Constructivism emphasizes the idea that knowledge is actively constructed by individuals rather than passively received from the external world.
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