Canada has ridden fast and far upon the crest of the first wave of computer technology. Computer technology has given us more than email and YouTube!. It has also given us concepts and language that are useful in addressing the set of challenges we face – environmental, social, cultural, economic, sovereignty, justice, education, health, et cetera.
For instance, most of us know what software is. We know what software packages are. We know that some software is better [more elegant, more pragmatic, more User friendly, more profitable in various ways] than other types or generations of the same software. Often the difference is better math and analysis – better Code.
The term Software can also be applied to the information [data] we acquire and the ways we implement and apply it [operating systems] in our brains, lives, society [environments], and the way we acquire information through instruction, study and research [search engines].
In Canada we have developed and/or implemented the best Human Software systems ever devised by humanity. This is our culture – The Universal Culture – which has drawn upon the best of everyone, everywhere, coupled with a vast array of supporting robotic technologies. Our Software has unique and universal application. Read my essay set “Building The Canadian Dream” on this blog for more data about Human Software.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Isaac Newton Can’t Do It! Science in Public Schools
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” - Albert Einstein
In Newton’s Universe matter can only exist in one place at a time. Yet we prove on a daily and ongoing basis that this is not true; that matter 'can' be duplicated and applied to real situations with real results. Every time we write and send an email we are aligning electrons into meaningful series and then we use these arranged electrons to DO things. These technologies are tools that enable us to make tools to do other things. In Newton’s Universe it was impossible.
Newton was wrong and Newton can’t do it. Einstein could, did, and he has enabled all of us to do it in keeping with his peculiar and effective view of reality; of the nature of the physical world and the potential that is embodied in the smallest particles of matter and their subcomponents, which are ‘non-matter’. These tools have no physical being and cannot be located in a place. They are a ‘quantum leap’ ahead of their physical predecessors. The energy contained in these small particles is really difficult, if not impossible to predict and calculate at this point in our exploration and development of this new Science…this new set of sciences.
Only Quantum Theory [math, physics, et cetera] can enable and give us a theoretical base that allows for the effective use of neutrons and electrons [quarks, coloured gluons, quantum chromodynamics] in communication and in social, cultural, physical, industrial, scientific and political change. This is a sub-atomic particle era [The Atomic Age] and we know how to use our ‘subs’ with greater and greater facility. This cannot be accommodated by Isaac Newton’s inflexible universe and requires a conception of The Quantum.
How could we have known and who would have guessed that neutrons are existent phenomena that can and must co-exist in more than one place at the same time and that we can align, arrange and manipulate these electrons in meaningful ways that change all aspects of life? Who would have suspected, given what was previously believed and taught? Newton did not allow it.
We must teach our children Quantum Theory and we must do it quickly. In order for this to be possible, teachers and others must become acquainted with the Science of their Age. Presently they seem to know nothing about it and still struggle in a ‘mechanical universe’ instead of in a Quantum Universe. Quantum allows and permits and enables miracles by the standards of Newtonian Physics. These Quantum Phenomena make the real condition and Being of the essential material of the universe the subject of a Science, rather than a mystery, a technology rather than a miracle. Not knowing this is an impediment to our National stability, progress and growth. And this ‘problem’ is rooted in our public schools and the curricula we employ in them. These are outdated, obsolete and a waste of resources, money, time and lives.
Teachers require immediate and appropriate training in this Science and other necessary Educational adjustments. This should have been done fifty years ago. Our survival and success depend upon this. We need good teachers trained in current science and with good technologies available to assist them in sharing these important components of The Universal Culture with all students in all schools. The rules have changed completely in the physical world and everyone must know…quickly.
The rules of education must also change in order to accommodate the ‘changed’ reality. One way to begin to address this set of problems is to engage the resources of research centres like The Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario in a public education “upgrade”. We need new approaches and understandings…new Software…quickly. And we need to learn how to implement and apply the new technologies that have already been enabled by this new science, not only cell phones, iPods, BlackBerries, but new technologies of all types. We will learn these things from our children so they should be encouraged to implement and use these cutting edge technologies in our schools. The future is in their hands in Gameboys and Quantum tools. These tools will enable a rapid response to Global problems which current technologies will not allow.
“Newton is dead. Long live Einstein.”
RJW
In Newton’s Universe matter can only exist in one place at a time. Yet we prove on a daily and ongoing basis that this is not true; that matter 'can' be duplicated and applied to real situations with real results. Every time we write and send an email we are aligning electrons into meaningful series and then we use these arranged electrons to DO things. These technologies are tools that enable us to make tools to do other things. In Newton’s Universe it was impossible.
Newton was wrong and Newton can’t do it. Einstein could, did, and he has enabled all of us to do it in keeping with his peculiar and effective view of reality; of the nature of the physical world and the potential that is embodied in the smallest particles of matter and their subcomponents, which are ‘non-matter’. These tools have no physical being and cannot be located in a place. They are a ‘quantum leap’ ahead of their physical predecessors. The energy contained in these small particles is really difficult, if not impossible to predict and calculate at this point in our exploration and development of this new Science…this new set of sciences.
Only Quantum Theory [math, physics, et cetera] can enable and give us a theoretical base that allows for the effective use of neutrons and electrons [quarks, coloured gluons, quantum chromodynamics] in communication and in social, cultural, physical, industrial, scientific and political change. This is a sub-atomic particle era [The Atomic Age] and we know how to use our ‘subs’ with greater and greater facility. This cannot be accommodated by Isaac Newton’s inflexible universe and requires a conception of The Quantum.
How could we have known and who would have guessed that neutrons are existent phenomena that can and must co-exist in more than one place at the same time and that we can align, arrange and manipulate these electrons in meaningful ways that change all aspects of life? Who would have suspected, given what was previously believed and taught? Newton did not allow it.
We must teach our children Quantum Theory and we must do it quickly. In order for this to be possible, teachers and others must become acquainted with the Science of their Age. Presently they seem to know nothing about it and still struggle in a ‘mechanical universe’ instead of in a Quantum Universe. Quantum allows and permits and enables miracles by the standards of Newtonian Physics. These Quantum Phenomena make the real condition and Being of the essential material of the universe the subject of a Science, rather than a mystery, a technology rather than a miracle. Not knowing this is an impediment to our National stability, progress and growth. And this ‘problem’ is rooted in our public schools and the curricula we employ in them. These are outdated, obsolete and a waste of resources, money, time and lives.
Teachers require immediate and appropriate training in this Science and other necessary Educational adjustments. This should have been done fifty years ago. Our survival and success depend upon this. We need good teachers trained in current science and with good technologies available to assist them in sharing these important components of The Universal Culture with all students in all schools. The rules have changed completely in the physical world and everyone must know…quickly.
The rules of education must also change in order to accommodate the ‘changed’ reality. One way to begin to address this set of problems is to engage the resources of research centres like The Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario in a public education “upgrade”. We need new approaches and understandings…new Software…quickly. And we need to learn how to implement and apply the new technologies that have already been enabled by this new science, not only cell phones, iPods, BlackBerries, but new technologies of all types. We will learn these things from our children so they should be encouraged to implement and use these cutting edge technologies in our schools. The future is in their hands in Gameboys and Quantum tools. These tools will enable a rapid response to Global problems which current technologies will not allow.
“Newton is dead. Long live Einstein.”
RJW
Sunday, February 4, 2007
On The Line appearance
Press Release 05.01.07
For immediate release
Guelph Liberal candidacy hopeful John Williams appears on CTS-TV's On The Line to discuss issues of importance to Canadian youths and seniors. Human and Civil Rights for all Canadians and “education reform for survival” are the focus in this discussion.
The program airs at 12:00 noon on Monday February 5 (CTS is cable 23 in Guelph).
On The Line is a nationally televised news headline panel discussion show hosted by Christine Williams and produced by Paul Williamson in Burlington, Ontario. Today's discussion focuses upon love and aging in the first segment. The second segment deals with children's access to cell phones and other IT devices while in school [iPods, et cetera]. The third segment deals with children's access to their special medicines and medical equipment like puffers and eppipens in school.
Also see John's blog at the link below for the newest entry, “Best Country – Worst Country”. It takes a rational look at the Conservative Party's methods of analysis as they prepare for the next election
www.thecanadiandream.blogspot.com
John's next scheduled television appearance is Thursday March 1st 7 PM (Live). He will join host Tim Mau on Rogers Television's Politically Speaking [Cable 20 in Guelph] to discuss, 'Guelph as Princeton North - a quantum leap.' Watch for more information.
For immediate release
Guelph Liberal candidacy hopeful John Williams appears on CTS-TV's On The Line to discuss issues of importance to Canadian youths and seniors. Human and Civil Rights for all Canadians and “education reform for survival” are the focus in this discussion.
The program airs at 12:00 noon on Monday February 5 (CTS is cable 23 in Guelph).
On The Line is a nationally televised news headline panel discussion show hosted by Christine Williams and produced by Paul Williamson in Burlington, Ontario. Today's discussion focuses upon love and aging in the first segment. The second segment deals with children's access to cell phones and other IT devices while in school [iPods, et cetera]. The third segment deals with children's access to their special medicines and medical equipment like puffers and eppipens in school.
Also see John's blog at the link below for the newest entry, “Best Country – Worst Country”. It takes a rational look at the Conservative Party's methods of analysis as they prepare for the next election
www.thecanadiandream.blogspot.com
John's next scheduled television appearance is Thursday March 1st 7 PM (Live). He will join host Tim Mau on Rogers Television's Politically Speaking [Cable 20 in Guelph] to discuss, 'Guelph as Princeton North - a quantum leap.' Watch for more information.
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