101 Dr. Ruth Kastner and the transactional interpretation of quantum mechanics

[00:00:00] Ruth Kastner: Quantum systems really are elements of possibility in a sense that exist outside of the space, time manifold. And so that these interactions are not literally things going forward in time or backward in time, but rather they’re sort of possibilities that are in play. [00:00:21] Al Scott: The rational view is… Continue reading 101 Dr. Ruth Kastner and the transactional interpretation of quantum mechanics

100 Dr. Sangeetha Menon with a Hindu perspective on consciousness

[00:00:00] Sangeetha Menon: Agency is definitely a cognitive concept. As we understand in cognitive sciences agency is very, very important, but that idea itself is seen in the body mind continuum. And the self is a concept which has transcendental elements. And it also gives you a sense of purpose. [00:00:21] Al Scott: The rational… Continue reading 100 Dr. Sangeetha Menon with a Hindu perspective on consciousness

76 A Brief History of CANDU Reactors with Chris Adlam and Tom Hess

Intro So, Ontario is Summer and Winter peaking our winter peak is a little less than our summer peak. But our peak demand period is those summer months and that’s when our wind farms produce the least amount of power. And during those summer months when we are running air conditioning, we’re trying to keep… Continue reading 76 A Brief History of CANDU Reactors with Chris Adlam and Tom Hess

40 The Case for Nuclear

The Rational View is a weekly series hosted by me Dr. Alan Scott, providing a rational, evidence based perspective addressing important societal issues. Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Rational View. I’m your host, Dr. Al Scott. On this episode, I’m going to be returning to nuclear one of my favorite topics, because,… Continue reading 40 The Case for Nuclear

26 Nuclear vs. Renewables

Nuclear v Renewables There is no consensus on which power sources are best surprisingly, values are all over the board depending on whose publication you read. Hydro electricity and coal power have very high say 40 to one returns on your investment. Oil and gas are lower, but still very good. And nuclear and solar… Continue reading 26 Nuclear vs. Renewables