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Mobility Through The Looking Glass: Taming Chaos In A Wireless Wonderland, Joyce Lazier
Mobility Through The Looking Glass: Taming Chaos In A Wireless Wonderland, Joyce Lazier
joyce lazier
The presentation covered the transformative power of a faculty cohort when equipped with the latest in mobile technology and the infrastructure to support it. Sam Birk and I showcased the collaborative and creative power of mobile computing to reenvision the classroom and better engage student learning in a true collaborative environment.
The Eminence Front, Andrew Blitman
The Eminence Front, Andrew Blitman
Andrew Blitman
Thirty years ago, a British rock band called The Who made a profound statement. Following the unexpected death of legendary drummer Keith Moon in 1980, Who guitarist and composer Pete Townshend entered a long period of mourning and reflection. Out of this epoch of uncertainty for the band emerged a musical gem, the likes of which never seen before or since. “Eminence Front”, the premiere single of the 1982 album It’s Hard, represents the insight gained from the intense feelings of loss associated with Moon’s demise. And, that knowledge bears enormous implications for the ways of the individual and for …
Remarks On Zeno And Motion, Jeffrey Strayer
Rethinking The Moral Significance Of Micro-Inequities: The Case Of Women In Philosophy, Samantha Brennan
Rethinking The Moral Significance Of Micro-Inequities: The Case Of Women In Philosophy, Samantha Brennan
Samantha Brennan
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Affective Neuroscience And The Philosophy Of Self, Stephen Asma
Affective Neuroscience And The Philosophy Of Self, Stephen Asma
Stephen T Asma
The nature of self awareness and the origin and persistence of personal identity still loom large in contemporary philosophy of mind. Many philosophers have been wooed by the computational approach to consciousness, and they attempt to find the self amidst the phenomenon of neocortical information processing. Affective neuroscience offers another pathway to understanding the evolution and nature of self. This paper explores how affective neuroscience acts as a positive game-changer in the philosophical pursuit of self. In particular, we focus on connecting 'mammalian agency' to (a) subjective awareness, and (b) identity through time.
Sexual Equality, Samantha Brennan