How much can we know of the physical world? Can we know everything? Or are there fundamental limits to how much we can explain? If there are limits, to what extent can we explain the nature of physical reality? RealityX investigates the limits of knowledge and what we can and cannot know of the world and ourselves.
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Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning Specialization
Trace philosophy and science through the ages.
Instructor: Marcelo Gleiser
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4.9
(31 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
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- Mechanics
- Physics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Research
- World History
- Qualitative Research
- Laboratory Equipment
- Scientific Methods
- Logical Reasoning
- Chemistry
- Science and Research
- Simulations
- General Science and Research
- Physical Science
- Ancient History
- Vibrations
- Experimentation
- Computational Thinking
- Psychology
- Computer Science
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Specialization - 3 course series
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Category: Physics
Category: Experimentation
Category: Deductive Reasoning
Category: Mechanics
Category: Scientific Methods
Category: Applied Mathematics
Category: World History
Category: Vibrations
Category: Ancient History
Category: General Science and Research
Category: Physical Science
Category: European History
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Physics
Category: Chemistry
Category: World History
Category: General Science and Research
Category: Research
Category: Qualitative Research
Category: Physical Science
Category: Laboratory Equipment
Category: Scientific Methods
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Logical Reasoning
Category: Simulations
Category: Computer Science
Category: Psychology
Category: Computational Thinking
Category: Scientific Methods
Category: Science and Research
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Frequently asked questions
This Specialization is self-paced so that depends on how quickly you complete the three courses. We recommend allowing a minimum of 4-6 weeks to complete the three courses.
Basic knowledge of the scientific method is helpful, but not necessary. This Specialization is designed to provide foundational knowledge for the concepts discussed.
The Specialization is designed for the three courses to build upon each other, starting with Cosmos, then Matter, and finally Mind.
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