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Saturday, February 12 DARWIN DAY
At 10 AM PST
Darwin Day, Heroes of Evolution: E. O. Wilson
By Dr. Stephen L. Gasior
https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/darwin-day-heroes-e-o-wilson/
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At 9 PM PST
Darwin Day Lecture at the H.M.S. Beagle
By Jes Stannard
https://www.sciencecircle.org/event/darwin-day-lecture/
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NOTE: Registration required, IM Jes Cobalt or Nymf Hathaway
╚══════════════════════════════ The Science Circle (72,129,30) ═══╝
Saturday January 1
10AM to 11AM SL time
The basic tenet of biology is reproduction to continue the species. Evolution and genetics has programmed every species’ to follow behaviors to ensure the next generation. This genetic programming influences the mating game between the sexes in those species even in “higher” cognitive species such as humans. The interplay between conscious and subconscious driven behaviors is increasingly complicated to understand as society becomes increasingly complicated compared to “cave-man” days. One aspect of human biology without intervention is that the birth rate of male to female is 50/50. One aspect of most historical and modern societies is a cultural trend towards life-long pair bonding being encouraged and even legally enforced in some cases. Research has suggested a correlation to economic and social stability in such monogamy encouraged societies.
China and India are notable case exceptions to the gender balance. Cultural practices has lead to an overabundance of men. These have important consequences for the mating game in those countries now and the foreseeable future. Japan similarly has had cultural practices leading to a current stagnation of dating today, developing the monikers: dating “‘herbivores” and “celibacy syndrome”
This presentation will explore initially the biology of sexual reproduction in vertebrates and humans, the development of monogamy practices in history, then look to reconcile or at least understand better the current society/cultural situation in these countries.
Presentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)
For more information, Click Here.
Auditorium
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/125/132/22
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Saturday January 1
9PM to 10PM SL time
In a daily fog of uncertainty, we may lose track of transformational changes just over the horizon. So where are we headed? Some of the world’s smartest people in government, social research, academia, business, economics, science, and other fields have looked 20 years into the future and seen a time of abundance and shared opportunities. Let’s update on evolving technologies and trends from an optimistic perspective beyond the turmoil of today.
By Dr. Stephen Van Hook
For more information, Click Here.
Auditorium
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/125/132/22
Saturday November 20,
10 AM to 11 AM SL time
The basic tenet of biology is reproduction to continue the species. Evolution and genetics has programmed every species’ to follow behaviors to ensure the next generation. Sometimes this has resulted in seemingly contradictory behaviors like male spiders sacrificing themselves after mating.
Given this pattern of programming in sexually reproducing species, it is flabbergasting that some people are choosing to exit the mating pool consciously. These movements (Men Going Their Own Way, Involuntary Celibates, parts of The Manosphere, etc) espouse very different interactions in the mating game, primarily to exit it. Collectively using the term “Red Pill” (a reference to The Matrix) this philosophy claims to now be awakened to the truth of how society oppresses men.
This presentation will explore initially the biology of sexual reproduction in vertebrates and humans then look to reconcile or at least understand better the current society/cultural situation.
Presentation by Dr. Stephen Gasior (Xootfly)
Auditorium
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/125/132/22
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Saturday November 20
9 PM to 10 PM SL time
Educators can be Covid-challenged to keep students and funds flowing, while promoting healthy and enriching academic options. Virtual World learning may provide immersive hands-on experience for engaging students and offering a sense of place and belonging, so important to student success and retention in online education.This presentation covers: evolution of virtual world learning, academic necessities for learning alternatives, socioeconomic drivers and gains, fulfilling student desires for immersive experience, benefits of experiential learning, providing dimensional sense of space, sample in-world learning centers, forming partnerships between academia and emerging technology, effective gamification of learning, bridging the digital divide, and self-guided field trips to Virtual World campuses.
Dr. Steven R. Van Hook
Auditorium
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Science%20Circle/67/129/32
Saturday November 28,
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Thomas S. Khun is the author of "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions: A brilliant, original analysis of the nature, causes, and consequences of revolutions in basic scientific concepts."
| Guests |
| 1. Stephen L. Gasior |
| 2. Giuseppe Longo |
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