"The Power of Observation" — Sidney Nagel - University of Chicago 513th Convocation Address
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Channel: The University of Chicago · 2013 · Education
Sidney R. Nagel, Stein-Freiler Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Chicago, delivered the 513th Convocation address at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. The talk, titled "The Power of Observation," focused on the field of physics and the limited amount of knowledge we have to draw on as we ask questions about the world around us. In the past, science focused on the study of what humans could directly experience, but modern research has progressed far beyond this. Professor Nagel explores the power of visual observation through a hands-on fluid mechanics demonstration to show that we can, in fact, always return to our origins. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email [email protected].
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