By: no relevance
Dedication: To all who have not been given enough chances to succeed and to a night in ‘the Kings’ on Friday 11th March 1983.
Abstract
A story of art, maths, physiology, science in a single collection known as knowledge. A story of questions with no answer, answers which question current knowledge, and mostly a story of hope that we can ask large questions of small issues.
Table of Contents
- Basic Schooling
- Teaching Ideas
- Far Outside the Box
- Gravity
- Nature
- Zero & Infinity
- Limits and Things
- Number Bases and Time
- Analogue vs Digital Measurements
- Time
- Truth
- Our Own Bodies
- Further Education
- Laws and Theories
- E=MC²
- Nature of Thought
- Nature of Consciousness
- An Option For The Future
- The New University
Basic Schooling
A critique of rote learning and times tables. The essay advocates teaching “why” before “how” - understanding the reasoning behind mathematical operations rather than memorizing facts.
Teaching Ideas
Alternative methods for arithmetic using only addition. Explores how fundamental operations can be built from simpler concepts, making mathematics more accessible.
Far Outside the Box
Left-to-right vs right-to-left counting, working with irrational numbers. Challenges conventional assumptions about how we represent and manipulate numbers.
Gravity
Discussion of gravity as the weakest force, momentum, and our understanding of fundamental physics. Questions what we truly know versus what we assume.
Nature
Nature as life’s textbook. Includes examples like photosynthesis demonstration and how natural systems teach us about efficiency and design.
Zero & Infinity
Mathematical concepts of zero and infinity as “notions” rather than concrete numbers. Explores the philosophical implications of these boundary concepts.
Limits and Things
How limits govern mathematical concepts. Discusses the role of boundaries in defining mathematical operations and their real-world applications.
Number Bases and Time
Base 12/60 systems in timekeeping. Explores why we use different number bases for different purposes and the historical reasons behind our time system.
Analogue vs Digital Measurements
Comparison of measurement systems. Discusses the trade-offs between continuous and discrete representations of reality.
Time
Relativity, GPS corrections, time dilation. Explores how our understanding of time has evolved and its practical implications in modern technology.
Truth
The nature of truth and accepted falsehoods in education. Challenges assumptions about what we teach as “fact” versus what we actually know.
Our Own Bodies
Cell replacement and identity. Explores the philosophical question of continuity when the physical matter of our bodies is constantly changing.
Further Education
A critique of specialization in higher education. Argues for a more integrated approach to learning that connects different fields of knowledge.
Laws and Theories
The distinction between scientific laws and theories. Clarifies common misconceptions about the strength and nature of scientific knowledge.
E=MC²
Questions about Einstein’s equation and the speed of light. Explores what this famous equation actually tells us and what mysteries remain.
Nature of Thought
Language, perception of goodness, consciousness. Explores how our thoughts are shaped by the tools we use to express them.
Nature of Consciousness
Theory of collective consciousness and death as nature’s filter. A philosophical exploration of what consciousness might be and its role in evolution.
An Option For The Future
A blueprint for educational reform. Proposes changes to how we structure learning to better prepare people for the real world.
The New University
A proposal for certificate-free education with payment for attendance. Reimagines higher education as a service that rewards engagement and learning rather than credentials.
This essay is an ongoing exploration of questions that have no easy answers, intended to spark curiosity rather than provide definitive conclusions.