Lectures related to Center for Inquiry

Labs: What do we want students to learn?

Explores the goals of labs, scientific inquiry, and the effectiveness of inquiry-based teaching in science education.

Science and Religion: Approaches and Methods

Explores the debate between science and religion, focusing on 'concordism' and the risks of instrumentalizing scientific data.

The Origins of Life: Philosophical and Scientific Perspectives

Explores the historical evolution of defining life, from philosophical and religious perspectives to scientific approaches in the 19th century.

Models of Human Interaction: Embodied Theories

Examines default images of human interaction and their impact on scientific inquiry, theories of agency, cognition, participation, and the political implications of embedded elements.

The Origin of the Universe: Science vs. Religion

Explores the clash between scientific theories and religious beliefs regarding the origin of the universe.

Applying Promises to Group Themes

Explores applying scientific promises in research, interviewing experts, and analyzing technological impacts on society.