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SUMMARY:Philosophy Study Group
DESCRIPTION:We will be embarking on a new book: How Nature Works: The Science of Self-organized Criticality (1996) by Per Bak. Unfortunately\, this is one of the pricier books that we have selected for our group. All forms of the book – hardcover\, paperback\, and eBook – list for $60. Fortunately\, however\, they can be found for less. As of the time of this writing\, Amazon is offering a new hardcover for $33 and a new paperback for $38; Google Play is offering an eBook for $47 to own and $18 to rent for 90 days. There are also used books available and\, of course\, there is the library. For the 11th we’ll read the first three chapters.\n \nThis book lays out a new way of looking at nature. It’s an examination of how to approach complexity\, from black holes to evolution\, and what that means for what might happen in the future. While the laws of nature are simple\, nature itself is enormously complex. While Newton’s equations can be expressed as just a few variables with basic arithmetic relations\, calculating what’s going on in nature can require some of the most abstract\, complicated mathematics. Please note that there will be a test at the end. Just kidding. But brush up on your calculus just in case.\nCurt
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CATEGORIES:Philosophy
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Meeting of the MISF membership will precede the Rhoda Lewin Lecture and last about a half-hour. \nBusiness to be conducted this year includes committee reports and Board member elections. We have two open board positions. Board terms run for three years. Board meetings are currently held by Zoom. We are looking for treasurer assistance in particular. If you are interested in joining us or have questions contact Emily Pollack at president@mnindependentscholars.org
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Shoreview Library\, 4560 Victoria St N\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:When Minnehaha Flowed With Whiskey: A Spirited History Of The Falls
DESCRIPTION:Drunks\, criminals\, and rowdies went to Minnehaha Falls to raise a ruckus\, dance\, and have fun.  From the 1860s until the early 20th century\, Minnehaha Falls was not a family-oriented destination.  Rather\, it was a scene of scandal and disreputable behavior.  By 1891\, things had gotten so bad that “Father of the Parks” Charles Loring said\, “Minnehaha had become the rendezvous of the most depraved of both sexes.”  Find out what the heck was going on at the falls\, and how all was eventually redeemed.\n\nKaren E. Cooper is an author\, historian\, and researcher who uncovered the lost disgraceful past at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.  Her work reveals the power structures in the city that allowed Minnehaha to become a criminal haven\, and battle with those who wanted Minnehaha to be a place where families felt safe and welcome.  Her first book\, When Minnehaha Flowed With Whiskey: A Spirited History Of The Falls won the Emile Buchwald Award for Minnesota Non-Fiction in 2023.\n \n Cooper became a historian because she has a good eye for detail and a lot of curiosity. Her background is in Spanish and Economics\, but the hints of improper behavior at Minnehaha Falls were such a captivating story that she undertook to discover what had happened and what had been forgotten.  Too\, she has written dozens of newspaper columns on restaurants and local history and she collects old Minnesota photographs.  Karen E. Cooper is very nearly a native Minnesotan.
URL:https://mnindependentscholars.org/event/when-minnehaha-flowed-with-whiskey-a-spirited-history-of-the-falls/
LOCATION:Shoreview Library\, 4560 Victoria St N\, Shoreview\, MN\, 55126
CATEGORIES:Monthly Forum
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