http://odeo.com./channels/5213-Ockham-s-Razor no William of Ockham was an English monk, philosopher, theologian, who provided the scientific method with its key principle 700 years ago. 'What can be done with fewer assumptions is done in vain with more,' he said. That is, in explaining any phenomenon, we should use no more explanatory concepts than are absolutely necessary. Simplicity should never be despised. Thoughtful people have their say, without interruption, on important science-related topics. William of Ockham was an English monk, philosopher, theologian, who provided the scientific method with its key principle 700 years ago. 'What can be done with fewer assumptions is done in vain with more,' he said. That is, in explaining any phenomenon, we should use no more explanatory concepts than are absolutely necessary. Simplicity should never be despised. Thoughtful people have their say, without interruption, on important science-related topics. William of Ockham was an English monk, philosopher, theologian, who provided the scientific method with its key principle 700 years ago. 'What can be done with fewer assumptions is done in vain with more,' he said. That is, in explaining any phenomenon, we should use no more explanatory concepts than are absolutely necessary. Simplicity should never be despised. Thoughtful people have their say, without interruption, on important science-related topics. en 40 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Science http://odeo.com./episodes/25418363-2009-11-08-The-role-of-undergraduate-education-in-Australia Michael Bradley is in his 4th year studying engineering at the University of Sydney. In this talk he discusses some interesting thoughts about the role of university education. Michael Bradley is in his 4th year studying engineering at the University of Sydney. In this talk he discusses some interesting thoughts about the role of university education. Michael Bradley is in his 4th year studying engineering at the University of Sydney. In this talk he discusses some interesting thoughts about the role of university education. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-07,25418363 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25392569-2009-11-01-The-evolution-of-world-peace In recent history we've seen numerous acts of global terrorism, invasions, genocides, wars and the growing threat of nuclear proliferation. Dr Scott Field is a lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of International Studies at the University of California Berkeley and he argues that we are on the path to eventual world peace. In recent history we've seen numerous acts of global terrorism, invasions, genocides, wars and the growing threat of nuclear proliferation. Dr Scott Field is a lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of International Studies at the University of California Berkeley and he argues that we are on the path to eventual world peace. In recent history we've seen numerous acts of global terrorism, invasions, genocides, wars and the growing threat of nuclear proliferation. Dr Scott Field is a lecturer at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and a Visiting Scholar at the Institute of International Studies at the University of California Berkeley and he argues that we are on the path to eventual world peace. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-31,25392569 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25365703-2009-10-25-Women-science-and-politics Politics used to be known as 'a man's business'. However, the situation seems to be changing globally to some extent. Emeritus Professor Sol Encel from the University of New South Wales looks at female politicians, past and present, and found that a large number of them have a scientific background. Politics used to be known as 'a man's business'. However, the situation seems to be changing globally to some extent. Emeritus Professor Sol Encel from the University of New South Wales looks at female politicians, past and present, and found that a large number of them have a scientific background. Politics used to be known as 'a man's business'. However, the situation seems to be changing globally to some extent. Emeritus Professor Sol Encel from the University of New South Wales looks at female politicians, past and present, and found that a large number of them have a scientific background. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-24,25365703 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25304171-2009-10-18-Professor-Ian-Plimer-replies-to-his-critics In June this year Professor Kurt Lambeck, President of the Australian Academy of Science, discussed Professor Ian Plimer's book Heaven and Earth. Professor Plimer has been criticised in some circles about his views on climate change and in this talk he answers his critics. In June this year Professor Kurt Lambeck, President of the Australian Academy of Science, discussed Professor Ian Plimer's book Heaven and Earth. Professor Plimer has been criticised in some circles about his views on climate change and in this talk he answers his critics. In June this year Professor Kurt Lambeck, President of the Australian Academy of Science, discussed Professor Ian Plimer's book Heaven and Earth. Professor Plimer has been criticised in some circles about his views on climate change and in this talk he answers his critics. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-17,25304171 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25265968-2009-10-11-How-T-H-Huxley-helped-me-teach-my-students-how-to-write Dr Susan Lawler is a teacher of evolution and genetics at the Albury/Wodonga campus of La Trobe University. The lack of writing skills in her students gave her the idea to correspond with her students as T.H. Huxley. Dr Susan Lawler is a teacher of evolution and genetics at the Albury/Wodonga campus of La Trobe University. The lack of writing skills in her students gave her the idea to correspond with her students as T.H. Huxley. Dr Susan Lawler is a teacher of evolution and genetics at the Albury/Wodonga campus of La Trobe University. The lack of writing skills in her students gave her the idea to correspond with her students as T.H. Huxley. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-10,25265968 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25228389-2009-10-04-Is-our-sustainability-science-racist Dr Ariel Salleh is a sociologist in political economy at the University of Sydney and today she focuses on the ecological debt notched up by affluent societies as main contributors to global warming. Dr Ariel Salleh is a sociologist in political economy at the University of Sydney and today she focuses on the ecological debt notched up by affluent societies as main contributors to global warming. Dr Ariel Salleh is a sociologist in political economy at the University of Sydney and today she focuses on the ecological debt notched up by affluent societies as main contributors to global warming. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-03,25228389 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25196936-2009-09-27-The-Coolibah-story Paediatrican Dr John Boulton retired from the University of Newcastle in 2005 and now works part-time in Aboriginal Child Health in the Kimberley region in Western Australia. Recently he had an opportunity to glimpse the life of an Aboriginal man called Coolibah who was looking after his sick 3-year-old grandson, who was suffering with severe nephritis. So, what will it take for an Aboriginal child to have the same life chances for health as a white child? Paediatrican Dr John Boulton retired from the University of Newcastle in 2005 and now works part-time in Aboriginal Child Health in the Kimberley region in Western Australia. Recently he had an opportunity to glimpse the life of an Aboriginal man called Coolibah who was looking after his sick 3-year-old grandson, who was suffering with severe nephritis. So, what will it take for an Aboriginal child to have the same life chances for health as a white child? Paediatrican Dr John Boulton retired from the University of Newcastle in 2005 and now works part-time in Aboriginal Child Health in the Kimberley region in Western Australia. Recently he had an opportunity to glimpse the life of an Aboriginal man called Coolibah who was looking after his sick 3-year-old grandson, who was suffering with severe nephritis. So, what will it take for an Aboriginal child to have the same life chances for health as a white child? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-26,25196936 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25152369-2009-09-20-Dr-Samuel-Johnson-s-illnesses Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley from Western Australia remembers Dr Samuel Johnson's illnesses on the 300th anniversary of his birth on September 18, 1709. Dr Johnson is famous for his dictionary which was published in 1755 and he was plagued from birth by many illnesses. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley from Western Australia remembers Dr Samuel Johnson's illnesses on the 300th anniversary of his birth on September 18, 1709. Dr Johnson is famous for his dictionary which was published in 1755 and he was plagued from birth by many illnesses. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley from Western Australia remembers Dr Samuel Johnson's illnesses on the 300th anniversary of his birth on September 18, 1709. Dr Johnson is famous for his dictionary which was published in 1755 and he was plagued from birth by many illnesses. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-19,25152369 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25116732-2009-09-13-What-do-we-mean-by-species Colin Groves, who's Professor of Biological Anthropology at the Australian National University, discusses the definition of a species. Colin Groves, who's Professor of Biological Anthropology at the Australian National University, discusses the definition of a species. Colin Groves, who's Professor of Biological Anthropology at the Australian National University, discusses the definition of a species. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-12,25116732 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25079489-2009-09-06-Science-and-religion-revisited Author Larry Buttrose has just published a book called Tales of the Popes: From Eden to El Dorado which looks at the lives of the popes from the inception of the papacy up to the burning at the stake of the humanist philosopher Giordano Bruno in Rome in 1600. Author Larry Buttrose has just published a book called Tales of the Popes: From Eden to El Dorado which looks at the lives of the popes from the inception of the papacy up to the burning at the stake of the humanist philosopher Giordano Bruno in Rome in 1600. Author Larry Buttrose has just published a book called Tales of the Popes: From Eden to El Dorado which looks at the lives of the popes from the inception of the papacy up to the burning at the stake of the humanist philosopher Giordano Bruno in Rome in 1600. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-05,25079489 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25043547-2009-08-30-Fuel-saving-follies Author Gerard Ryle, while doing research for his book Firepower, discovered that Australian investors have long had a weakness for fuel saving devices. There have been many famous names involved in this endeavour, such as Peter Brock and Pro Hart. As it turns out, no one so far has come up with a genuine fuel-saving device and fortunes have been won and lost in this attempt to revolutionise the car industry. Author Gerard Ryle, while doing research for his book Firepower, discovered that Australian investors have long had a weakness for fuel saving devices. There have been many famous names involved in this endeavour, such as Peter Brock and Pro Hart. As it turns out, no one so far has come up with a genuine fuel-saving device and fortunes have been won and lost in this attempt to revolutionise the car industry. Author Gerard Ryle, while doing research for his book Firepower, discovered that Australian investors have long had a weakness for fuel saving devices. There have been many famous names involved in this endeavour, such as Peter Brock and Pro Hart. As it turns out, no one so far has come up with a genuine fuel-saving device and fortunes have been won and lost in this attempt to revolutionise the car industry. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-29,25043547 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/25006386-2009-08-23-Two-killer-factors Dr John Reid from Monash University, School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, looks at two factors responsible for perhaps the great majority of car crashes - young drivers with immature brains and sleepiness. Dr John Reid from Monash University, School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, looks at two factors responsible for perhaps the great majority of car crashes - young drivers with immature brains and sleepiness. Dr John Reid from Monash University, School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, looks at two factors responsible for perhaps the great majority of car crashes - young drivers with immature brains and sleepiness. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-22,25006386 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24968492-2009-08-16-Water-wars Will there be wars about water? Some people think so. Wendy Barnaby, who's a journalist and author from London, used to think so, but has changed her mind. In this talk she explains why. Will there be wars about water? Some people think so. Wendy Barnaby, who's a journalist and author from London, used to think so, but has changed her mind. In this talk she explains why. Will there be wars about water? Some people think so. Wendy Barnaby, who's a journalist and author from London, used to think so, but has changed her mind. In this talk she explains why. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-15,24968492 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24934322-2009-08-09-Language-and-prehistory Professor Claire Bowern from the Linguistics Department at Yale University in Connecticut, US, tells us of her research into the languages and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Professor Claire Bowern from the Linguistics Department at Yale University in Connecticut, US, tells us of her research into the languages and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Professor Claire Bowern from the Linguistics Department at Yale University in Connecticut, US, tells us of her research into the languages and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-08,24934322 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24897460-2009-08-02-Preventing-osteoporosis Professor Christopher Nordin from the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science in Adelaide has grave concerns that there is no primary prevention program for osteoporosis in Australia. Professor Christopher Nordin from the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science in Adelaide has grave concerns that there is no primary prevention program for osteoporosis in Australia. Professor Christopher Nordin from the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science in Adelaide has grave concerns that there is no primary prevention program for osteoporosis in Australia. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-01,24897460 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24863379-2009-07-26-Zen-the-science-of-clean-engines-and-bureaucracy Marcus Clayton from Melbourne outlines some of the bureaucratic obstacles he and his business partner have experienced in trying to get alternative technologies accepted. Marcus Clayton from Melbourne outlines some of the bureaucratic obstacles he and his business partner have experienced in trying to get alternative technologies accepted. Marcus Clayton from Melbourne outlines some of the bureaucratic obstacles he and his business partner have experienced in trying to get alternative technologies accepted. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-25,24863379 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24827272-2009-07-19-Dealing-with-complex-health-problems Emeritus Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of New South Wales, Ian Webster, talks about the inadequacies of the health care system to deal properly with health problems of the homeless and mentally ill people. Emeritus Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of New South Wales, Ian Webster, talks about the inadequacies of the health care system to deal properly with health problems of the homeless and mentally ill people. Emeritus Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of New South Wales, Ian Webster, talks about the inadequacies of the health care system to deal properly with health problems of the homeless and mentally ill people. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-18,24827272 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24784224-2009-07-12-Fructose Author of Sweet Poison, David Gillespie,discusses the effect of fructose on our bodies. Author of Sweet Poison, David Gillespie,discusses the effect of fructose on our bodies. Author of Sweet Poison, David Gillespie,discusses the effect of fructose on our bodies. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-11,24784224 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24747693-2009-07-05-The-Chamberlen-family-barber-surgeons 440 years ago Williams Chamberlen and his wife fled from religious persecution in France to Southampton in England.The Chamberlen family made history by using obstetrical forceps, which they managed to keep a secret within the family for about 125 years. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley has the story. 440 years ago Williams Chamberlen and his wife fled from religious persecution in France to Southampton in England.The Chamberlen family made history by using obstetrical forceps, which they managed to keep a secret within the family for about 125 years. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley has the story. 440 years ago Williams Chamberlen and his wife fled from religious persecution in France to Southampton in England.The Chamberlen family made history by using obstetrical forceps, which they managed to keep a secret within the family for about 125 years. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley has the story. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-04,24747693 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24739631-2009-06-28-Body-integrity-identity-disorder Earlier this year the ABC TV Science program Catalyst featured the amazing story of Robert Vickers who, by the age of ten, felt that his left leg didn't belong to him. For 30 years he tried to damage his leg to force an amputation, without success. At 41 he froze the leg with dry ice which resulted in the desired amputation. This is his personal story. Earlier this year the ABC TV Science program Catalyst featured the amazing story of Robert Vickers who, by the age of ten, felt that his left leg didn't belong to him. For 30 years he tried to damage his leg to force an amputation, without success. At 41 he froze the leg with dry ice which resulted in the desired amputation. This is his personal story. Earlier this year the ABC TV Science program Catalyst featured the amazing story of Robert Vickers who, by the age of ten, felt that his left leg didn't belong to him. For 30 years he tried to damage his leg to force an amputation, without success. At 41 he froze the leg with dry ice which resulted in the desired amputation. This is his personal story. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-27,24739631 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24739632-2009-06-21-Group-A-streptococcus-the-bacterium-that-links-the-heart-and-the-throat Dr Melina Georgousakis from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research focuses her attention on Group A streptococcus, which is also responsible for rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Dr Melina Georgousakis from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research focuses her attention on Group A streptococcus, which is also responsible for rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Dr Melina Georgousakis from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research focuses her attention on Group A streptococcus, which is also responsible for rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-20,24739632 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24701186-2009-06-14-Thinking-about-memes-minds-and-cultural-evolution Educationalist and commentator on educational issues, Don Tinkler from Melbourne pondered the question: Did culture determine learning or could learning determine culture? This led him to the need for research into the science of memetics and how this might be applied to educational theory and practice. Educationalist and commentator on educational issues, Don Tinkler from Melbourne pondered the question: Did culture determine learning or could learning determine culture? This led him to the need for research into the science of memetics and how this might be applied to educational theory and practice. Educationalist and commentator on educational issues, Don Tinkler from Melbourne pondered the question: Did culture determine learning or could learning determine culture? This led him to the need for research into the science of memetics and how this might be applied to educational theory and practice. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-13,24701186 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24661301-2009-06-07-Comments-on-Heaven-and-Earth-Global-Warming-The-Missing-Science Today Professor Kurt Lambeck, president of the Australian Academy of Science, discusses Professor Ian Plimer's book Heaven and Earth. Today Professor Kurt Lambeck, president of the Australian Academy of Science, discusses Professor Ian Plimer's book Heaven and Earth. Today Professor Kurt Lambeck, president of the Australian Academy of Science, discusses Professor Ian Plimer's book Heaven and Earth. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-06,24661301 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24631170-2009-05-31-Science-and-Christianity-hand-in-glove Today we hear from Bill Hall, who has contributed many talks over the years. Bill died recently and in this talk, which he recorded not so long ago, he discusses how science and Christianity can complement each other. Today we hear from Bill Hall, who has contributed many talks over the years. Bill died recently and in this talk, which he recorded not so long ago, he discusses how science and Christianity can complement each other. Today we hear from Bill Hall, who has contributed many talks over the years. Bill died recently and in this talk, which he recorded not so long ago, he discusses how science and Christianity can complement each other. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-30,24631170 Sat, 30 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24600799-2009-05-24-The-trigger-for-the-clathrate-gun Melbourne computer specialist Geoff Hudson explains what clathrates are and the danger they pose to climate change. Melbourne computer specialist Geoff Hudson explains what clathrates are and the danger they pose to climate change. Melbourne computer specialist Geoff Hudson explains what clathrates are and the danger they pose to climate change. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-23,24600799 Sat, 23 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24571090-2009-05-17-Corruption-in-our-world-part-two-of-two-talks Last week Professor Adam Graycar, Head of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers State University in New Jersey, talked about how corruption affects everybody. Today he suggests ways of controlling and combating corruption. Last week Professor Adam Graycar, Head of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers State University in New Jersey, talked about how corruption affects everybody. Today he suggests ways of controlling and combating corruption. Last week Professor Adam Graycar, Head of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers State University in New Jersey, talked about how corruption affects everybody. Today he suggests ways of controlling and combating corruption. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-16,24571090 Sat, 16 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24558129-2009-05-10-Corruption-in-our-world-part-one-of-two-talks Today Professor Adam Graycar, Head of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers State University in New Jersey, discusses how corruption in our world affects everybody. Today Professor Adam Graycar, Head of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers State University in New Jersey, discusses how corruption in our world affects everybody. Today Professor Adam Graycar, Head of the School of Criminal Justice at Rutgers State University in New Jersey, discusses how corruption in our world affects everybody. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-09,24558129 Sat, 09 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24530597-2009-05-03-Smallpox-in-Sydney-1789 Historian Craig Mear from Coledale in New South Wales tells us about the appearance of smallpox in the Indigenous population living around Sydney Harbour in 1789. Historian Craig Mear from Coledale in New South Wales tells us about the appearance of smallpox in the Indigenous population living around Sydney Harbour in 1789. Historian Craig Mear from Coledale in New South Wales tells us about the appearance of smallpox in the Indigenous population living around Sydney Harbour in 1789. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-02,24530597 Sat, 02 May 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24504056-2009-04-26-Pelican-stories-for-the-future Dr Libby Robin from the National Museum of Australia in Canberra is Senior Editor of a recently released book called Boom and Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country and today she ponders why pelicans fly inland after rain, even though they never saw it falling. How do they know there's water available in usually dry desert areas? Dr Libby Robin from the National Museum of Australia in Canberra is Senior Editor of a recently released book called Boom and Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country and today she ponders why pelicans fly inland after rain, even though they never saw it falling. How do they know there's water available in usually dry desert areas? Dr Libby Robin from the National Museum of Australia in Canberra is Senior Editor of a recently released book called Boom and Bust: Bird Stories for a Dry Country and today she ponders why pelicans fly inland after rain, even though they never saw it falling. How do they know there's water available in usually dry desert areas? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-25,24504056 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24468246-2009-04-19-Welcome-to-gravitational-astronomy-101 Today's Ockham's Razor is set 50 years into the future with Professor David Blair from the School of Physics at the University of Western Australia welcoming students to a new course in astronomy. The threat of a cosmic bullet threatening life on earth is very real and a sound knowledge of graviational astronomy in 2059 will be crucial to our survival. Today's Ockham's Razor is set 50 years into the future with Professor David Blair from the School of Physics at the University of Western Australia welcoming students to a new course in astronomy. The threat of a cosmic bullet threatening life on earth is very real and a sound knowledge of graviational astronomy in 2059 will be crucial to our survival. Today's Ockham's Razor is set 50 years into the future with Professor David Blair from the School of Physics at the University of Western Australia welcoming students to a new course in astronomy. The threat of a cosmic bullet threatening life on earth is very real and a sound knowledge of graviational astronomy in 2059 will be crucial to our survival. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,24468246 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24439387-2009-04-12-Literary-predictions Janice McAdam from Sydney has degrees in physics and children's literature and calls herself a 'lapsed physicist'. Today she talks about the genre of science fiction as a prediction into the future. A transcript of this talk will be available by midday on Tuesday, 14th April. Janice McAdam from Sydney has degrees in physics and children's literature and calls herself a 'lapsed physicist'. Today she talks about the genre of science fiction as a prediction into the future. A transcript of this talk will be available by midday on Tuesday, 14th April. Janice McAdam from Sydney has degrees in physics and children's literature and calls herself a 'lapsed physicist'. Today she talks about the genre of science fiction as a prediction into the future. A transcript of this talk will be available by midday on Tuesday, 14th April. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-11,24439387 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24408477-2009-04-05-Koala Dr Ann Moyal from Canberra has written a book called Koala, a historical biography. She tells us about the history of the koala, when it was first discovered by white colonialists and its treatment and mistreatment since white settlement in Australia. Dr Ann Moyal from Canberra has written a book called Koala, a historical biography. She tells us about the history of the koala, when it was first discovered by white colonialists and its treatment and mistreatment since white settlement in Australia. Dr Ann Moyal from Canberra has written a book called Koala, a historical biography. She tells us about the history of the koala, when it was first discovered by white colonialists and its treatment and mistreatment since white settlement in Australia. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-04,24408477 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24379139-2009-03-29-Lost-explorers Ed Wright from Newcastle in New South Wales is the author of Lost Explorers. In this talk he tells the story of some of the early explorers/adventurers who came to a grizzly end and explores some of the possible reasons for their downfall. Ed Wright from Newcastle in New South Wales is the author of Lost Explorers. In this talk he tells the story of some of the early explorers/adventurers who came to a grizzly end and explores some of the possible reasons for their downfall. Ed Wright from Newcastle in New South Wales is the author of Lost Explorers. In this talk he tells the story of some of the early explorers/adventurers who came to a grizzly end and explores some of the possible reasons for their downfall. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-28,24379139 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24339949-2009-03-22-A-Darwin-tourist-Shrewsbury-England-February-12-2009 Charles Darwin had his 200th birthday on February 12th, 2009 and Professor Karl Flessa from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona, made the pilgrimage to Shrewsbury, the village where Darwin was born. Charles Darwin had his 200th birthday on February 12th, 2009 and Professor Karl Flessa from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona, made the pilgrimage to Shrewsbury, the village where Darwin was born. Charles Darwin had his 200th birthday on February 12th, 2009 and Professor Karl Flessa from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona, made the pilgrimage to Shrewsbury, the village where Darwin was born. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-21,24339949 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24306717-2009-03-15-The-Manhattan-Project-for-climate-change The Manhattan Project was established to develop nuclear bombs and today computer programmer Geoff Hudson from Melbourne suggests that a similar program should be introduced to combat climate change. The Manhattan Project was established to develop nuclear bombs and today computer programmer Geoff Hudson from Melbourne suggests that a similar program should be introduced to combat climate change. The Manhattan Project was established to develop nuclear bombs and today computer programmer Geoff Hudson from Melbourne suggests that a similar program should be introduced to combat climate change. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-14,24306717 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0700 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24271073-2009-03-08-The-Waddi-tree On the fringes of the Simpson Desert, separated by hundreds of kilometres, are three stands of Waddi trees which are a miracle of arid zone botany. Today PhD candidate Jacqueline Hodder from the University of Melbourne tells the story of this remarkable tree which grows up to 18 metres. On the fringes of the Simpson Desert, separated by hundreds of kilometres, are three stands of Waddi trees which are a miracle of arid zone botany. Today PhD candidate Jacqueline Hodder from the University of Melbourne tells the story of this remarkable tree which grows up to 18 metres. On the fringes of the Simpson Desert, separated by hundreds of kilometres, are three stands of Waddi trees which are a miracle of arid zone botany. Today PhD candidate Jacqueline Hodder from the University of Melbourne tells the story of this remarkable tree which grows up to 18 metres. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-07,24271073 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24235708-2009-03-01-A-noun-in-your-auricle Dr Rob Morrison from Flinders University in Adelaide discusses how errors of grammar, punctuation and inaccurate scientific terminology can be misleading and complicate important social issues. Dr Rob Morrison from Flinders University in Adelaide discusses how errors of grammar, punctuation and inaccurate scientific terminology can be misleading and complicate important social issues. Dr Rob Morrison from Flinders University in Adelaide discusses how errors of grammar, punctuation and inaccurate scientific terminology can be misleading and complicate important social issues. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-28,24235708 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24153018-2009-02-22-Tramlines Retired chemist Dr Trevor McAllister looks at the history of the tram, from the first horse-drawn service to the technology that has created the electric trams. Retired chemist Dr Trevor McAllister looks at the history of the tram, from the first horse-drawn service to the technology that has created the electric trams. Retired chemist Dr Trevor McAllister looks at the history of the tram, from the first horse-drawn service to the technology that has created the electric trams. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-21,24153018 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24097596-2009-02-15-Mirror-neurons-and-empathy-for-pain Professor John Bradshaw from Monash University in Melbourne discusses how some people when observing distress and pain in others experience it themselves. Or why, when we see people yawn we are compelled to do the same thing. Professor John Bradshaw from Monash University in Melbourne discusses how some people when observing distress and pain in others experience it themselves. Or why, when we see people yawn we are compelled to do the same thing. Professor John Bradshaw from Monash University in Melbourne discusses how some people when observing distress and pain in others experience it themselves. Or why, when we see people yawn we are compelled to do the same thing. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-14,24097596 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24107911-2009-02-15-Mirror-neurons-and-empathy-for-pain Professor John Bradshaw from Monash University in Melbourne discusses how some people when observing distress and pain in others experience it themselves. Or why, when we see people yawn we are compelled to do the same thing. Professor John Bradshaw from Monash University in Melbourne discusses how some people when observing distress and pain in others experience it themselves. Or why, when we see people yawn we are compelled to do the same thing. Professor John Bradshaw from Monash University in Melbourne discusses how some people when observing distress and pain in others experience it themselves. Or why, when we see people yawn we are compelled to do the same thing. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-14,24107911 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24056927-2009-02-08-Economic-fiction-how-Homo-Sapiens-could-stop-climate-change Melbourne author Valerie Yule looks at the problem of waste, which is anything that becomes useless rubbish before it need be. Melbourne author Valerie Yule looks at the problem of waste, which is anything that becomes useless rubbish before it need be. Melbourne author Valerie Yule looks at the problem of waste, which is anything that becomes useless rubbish before it need be. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-07,24056927 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24107912-2009-02-08-Economic-fiction-how-Homo-Sapiens-could-stop-climate-change Melbourne author Valerie Yule looks at the problem of waste, which is anything that becomes useless rubbish before it need be. Melbourne author Valerie Yule looks at the problem of waste, which is anything that becomes useless rubbish before it need be. Melbourne author Valerie Yule looks at the problem of waste, which is anything that becomes useless rubbish before it need be. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-07,24107912 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24107913-2009-02-01-Clocks-and-watches Bill Hall from Adelaide, who writes about collectables with his wife Dorothy, tells us about collectable clocks and watches and how much that antique clock or watch in your bottom drawer or on the mantlepiece might be worth. Bill Hall from Adelaide, who writes about collectables with his wife Dorothy, tells us about collectable clocks and watches and how much that antique clock or watch in your bottom drawer or on the mantlepiece might be worth. Bill Hall from Adelaide, who writes about collectables with his wife Dorothy, tells us about collectable clocks and watches and how much that antique clock or watch in your bottom drawer or on the mantlepiece might be worth. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-31,24107913 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24003478-2009-02-01-Clocks-and-watches Bill Hall from Adelaide, who writes about collectables with his wife Dorothy, tells us about collectable clocks and watches and how much that antique clock or watch in your bottom drawer or on the mantlepiece might be worth. Bill Hall from Adelaide, who writes about collectables with his wife Dorothy, tells us about collectable clocks and watches and how much that antique clock or watch in your bottom drawer or on the mantlepiece might be worth. Bill Hall from Adelaide, who writes about collectables with his wife Dorothy, tells us about collectable clocks and watches and how much that antique clock or watch in your bottom drawer or on the mantlepiece might be worth. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-31,24003478 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/24107914-2009-01-25-A-piece-of-my-mind Professor Alan Baxter, an immunologist at James Cook University in Townsville, talks about the history of neurological complications of viral diseases that could affect the brain and spinal cord and the history of rabies vaccination. Louis Pasteur's vaccine for rabies was first used clinically in 1885 and, while there were no reported complications in the first two years of treatment, problems with the vaccine appeared after that time. Professor Alan Baxter, an immunologist at James Cook University in Townsville, talks about the history of neurological complications of viral diseases that could affect the brain and spinal cord and the history of rabies vaccination. Louis Pasteur's vaccine for rabies was first used clinically in 1885 and, while there were no reported complications in the first two years of treatment, problems with the vaccine appeared after that time. Professor Alan Baxter, an immunologist at James Cook University in Townsville, talks about the history of neurological complications of viral diseases that could affect the brain and spinal cord and the history of rabies vaccination. Louis Pasteur's vaccine for rabies was first used clinically in 1885 and, while there were no reported complications in the first two years of treatment, problems with the vaccine appeared after that time. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-24,24107914 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/23934458-2009-01-25-A-piece-of-my-mind Professor Alan Baxter, an immunologist at James Cook University in Townsville, talks about the history of neurological complications of viral diseases that could affect the brain and spinal cord and the history of rabies vaccination. Louis Pasteur's vaccine for rabies was first used clinically in 1885 and, while there were no reported complications in the first two years of treatment, problems with the vaccine appeared after that time. Professor Alan Baxter, an immunologist at James Cook University in Townsville, talks about the history of neurological complications of viral diseases that could affect the brain and spinal cord and the history of rabies vaccination. Louis Pasteur's vaccine for rabies was first used clinically in 1885 and, while there were no reported complications in the first two years of treatment, problems with the vaccine appeared after that time. Professor Alan Baxter, an immunologist at James Cook University in Townsville, talks about the history of neurological complications of viral diseases that could affect the brain and spinal cord and the history of rabies vaccination. Louis Pasteur's vaccine for rabies was first used clinically in 1885 and, while there were no reported complications in the first two years of treatment, problems with the vaccine appeared after that time. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-24,23934458 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/23893343-2009-01-18-Nursing-in-Australia-and-the-UK Professor Linda Shields from Curtin University of Technology in Perth has written, together with Professor Roger Watson from the University of Sheffield in the UK, about the state of nursing in Australia and the UK. She talks about the international nursing shortage which threatens the health of Australians, the nursing recruitment drive and the difference in education of Australian and British nurses, and about the treatment of nurses by health authorities in both countries. Professor Linda Shields from Curtin University of Technology in Perth has written, together with Professor Roger Watson from the University of Sheffield in the UK, about the state of nursing in Australia and the UK. She talks about the international nursing shortage which threatens the health of Australians, the nursing recruitment drive and the difference in education of Australian and British nurses, and about the treatment of nurses by health authorities in both countries. Professor Linda Shields from Curtin University of Technology in Perth has written, together with Professor Roger Watson from the University of Sheffield in the UK, about the state of nursing in Australia and the UK. She talks about the international nursing shortage which threatens the health of Australians, the nursing recruitment drive and the difference in education of Australian and British nurses, and about the treatment of nurses by health authorities in both countries. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-17,23893343 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/23856008-2009-01-11-Charles-Darwin-in-Australia Charles Darwin arrived in Australia on 12 January, 1836, 173 years ago. He was on board a Royal Navy ship called the Beagle as a companion for Captain Robert FitzRoy. Emeritus Professor Frank Nicholas from the University of Sydney has written a book called Charles Darwin in Australia, in which he writes about Darwin's experiences while in this country. Charles Darwin arrived in Australia on 12 January, 1836, 173 years ago. He was on board a Royal Navy ship called the Beagle as a companion for Captain Robert FitzRoy. Emeritus Professor Frank Nicholas from the University of Sydney has written a book called Charles Darwin in Australia, in which he writes about Darwin's experiences while in this country. Charles Darwin arrived in Australia on 12 January, 1836, 173 years ago. He was on board a Royal Navy ship called the Beagle as a companion for Captain Robert FitzRoy. Emeritus Professor Frank Nicholas from the University of Sydney has written a book called Charles Darwin in Australia, in which he writes about Darwin's experiences while in this country. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-10,23856008 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/23820505-2009-01-04-Lamarck-s-evolution Author Ross Honeywill has written a book called Lamarck's Evolution - Two Centuries of Genius and Jealousy. In 2009 we celebrate the birthday of evolution. Before Charles Darwin, Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck created the first theory of evolution in 1809. However, his theory was discredited by most in the scientific community once Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution, 50 years later. Ross Honeywill tells us this fascinating story. Author Ross Honeywill has written a book called Lamarck's Evolution - Two Centuries of Genius and Jealousy. In 2009 we celebrate the birthday of evolution. Before Charles Darwin, Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck created the first theory of evolution in 1809. However, his theory was discredited by most in the scientific community once Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution, 50 years later. Ross Honeywill tells us this fascinating story. Author Ross Honeywill has written a book called Lamarck's Evolution - Two Centuries of Genius and Jealousy. In 2009 we celebrate the birthday of evolution. Before Charles Darwin, Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck created the first theory of evolution in 1809. However, his theory was discredited by most in the scientific community once Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution, 50 years later. Ross Honeywill tells us this fascinating story. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-03,23820505 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor http://odeo.com./episodes/23817405-2008-12-28-William-of-Ockham-and-the-black-death William of Ockham died of plague during the black death epidemic in a convent in Munich either in 1347 or 1349, the exact date is unknown. However, as the disease did not reach Munich until late 1348, the year of his death is more likely to have been 1349. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley from Margaret River in Western Australia, talks about this period and has set the time for this tribute half way between, to make this year the 660th anniversary of William of Ockham's death. William of Ockham died of plague during the black death epidemic in a convent in Munich either in 1347 or 1349, the exact date is unknown. However, as the disease did not reach Munich until late 1348, the year of his death is more likely to have been 1349. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley from Margaret River in Western Australia, talks about this period and has set the time for this tribute half way between, to make this year the 660th anniversary of William of Ockham's death. William of Ockham died of plague during the black death epidemic in a convent in Munich either in 1347 or 1349, the exact date is unknown. However, as the disease did not reach Munich until late 1348, the year of his death is more likely to have been 1349. Medical historian Dr Jim Leavesley from Margaret River in Western Australia, talks about this period and has set the time for this tribute half way between, to make this year the 660th anniversary of William of Ockham's death. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-27,23817405 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800 no Ockham's Razor