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talesoftimesforgotten.com | ||
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acoup.blog
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| | | | | This week, we're taking another trip, this time through a medieval author, in this case looking at a selection of passages from Dhuoda of Uzès, Duchess of Septimania's Liber Manualis ("Handbook") for her son William and discussing the model of noble relationships it presents. Dhuoda is a fascinating figure both for the ways she is... | |
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historyforatheists.com
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| | | | | Dr Stephen Hicks of Rockford University is keen to defend the idea of medieval Christianity causing the "Dark Ages" and mangles history badly in the process | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] The chapter explores the cultural and religious significance of Alexandria during the Hellenistic period, focusing on its role as a center of literary and intellectual activity. It discusses key works and figures such as the Septuagint, the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, and the impact of this translation on Jewish religious practices. The text highlights how Alexandria became a hub for the development of a 'People of the Book' identity, contrasting it with the religious traditions of other ancient cultures. The chapter also touches on the philosophical implications of this shift from lived religious experience to a textual-based faith, and the potential conflict this created between dogma and empirical exploration. The author empha... | |
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www.preposterousuniverse.com
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| | | [AI summary] The text discusses the implications of quantum mechanics and the concept of expected energy in quantum systems. It highlights the difference between the average energy of a quantum state and the energy of the system post-measurement, emphasizing that the former is a statistical average while the latter is determined by the measurement outcome. The discussion also touches on the broader context of quantum theory, including the role of measurement and the probabilistic nature of quantum states. Additionally, it references the importance of energy in physical processes and the connection to classical thermodynamics, suggesting that while quantum mechanics provides a framework for understanding energy at a fundamental level, classical concepts still... | ||
