Here are some links related to our discussion of René Descartes and skepticism from class.
Optical illusion time! Here is a pair of collections of Julian Beever's sidewalk art that looks three-dimensional when viewed from a certain angle. That's a picture of one of his creations above.
- The search for truth is tough. Let's get the FBI on the case!
- Here's an audio interview about Descartes's famous argument that he's certain he exists.
- Can we be abolutely certain of math claims like 2 + 3 = 5? This cartoon dinosaur says we can't!
By the way, if you have any links you think I or others in class might find interesting, let me know. And feel free to comment on any of these posts.
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