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RVML Resource Center 2002-2007 Calendar Archives 13 April 2006, Thursday |
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Gen-X Video & Discussion Series
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: RVML Event Center - 258 A St, Ashland
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Gen-X Video & Discussion Series: Metaphysical Idea Forum for the Next GenerationAlternative dialogue for people 18-32 - EVERY THURSDAY 7-9pm
60-minute video or lecture presentation followed by interactive discussion.
FREE ADMISSION
Description:
Interesting people, fascinating information and extra-ordinary conversation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. "The Truth is Out There"
Sacred Geometry - Alternative History - New Technology - Parapsychology - Divine Creativity - Mythology - UFOs - Alternative Energy - ESP - Meditation - Remote Viewing - Subtle Energies - Crop Circles
Metaphysics is beyond physics, referring to any phenomena associated with the non-physical realm, including the quantum forces of sub atomic physics and the supernatural.
"The more you know, the more there is to know!"
In this interactive forum, participants gain an ever-broadening understanding of being human while navigating the complexities of the greater reality. In contrast to a typical discussion forum, participants are encouraged to explore ideas from a metaphysical perspective, where no idea is too far-out!
Utilizing intellect and intuition, participants explore: What is our purpose for existence? Where did we come from? How do our souls come into being? What is the triune nature of mind?
This Week:
Video Elegant Universe Part 1 of 3 - "Einstein's Dream"
A Theory of Everything? Some physicists believe string theory may unify the forces of nature.
(An Excerpt from an article by Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe)
The fundamental particles of the universe that physicists have identified-electrons, neutrinos, quarks, and so on-are the "letters" of all matter. Just like their linguistic counterparts, they appear to have no further internal substructure. String theory proclaims otherwise. According to string theory, if we could examine these particles with even greater precision- a precision many orders of magnitude beyond our present technological capacity- we would find that each is not pointlike but instead consists of a tiny, one-dimensional loop. Like an infinitely thin rubber band, each particle contains a vibrating, oscillating, dancing filament that physicists have named a string.
Although it is by no means obvious, this simple replacement of point-particle material constituents with strings resolves the incompatibility between quantum mechanics and general relativity (which, as currently formulated, cannot both be right). String theory thereby unravels the central Gordian knot of contemporary theoretical physics. This is a tremendous achievement, but it is only part of the reason string theory has generated such excitement.
In Einstein's day, the strong and weak forces had not yet been discovered, but he found the existence of even two distinct forces- gravity and electromagnetism- deeply troubling. Einstein did not accept that nature is founded on such an extravagant design. This launched his 30-year voyage in search of the so-called unified field theory that he hoped would show that these two forces are really manifestations of one grand underlying principle. This quixotic quest isolated Einstein from the mainstream of physics, which, understandably, was far more excited about delving into the newly emerging framework of quantum mechanics. He wrote to a friend in the early 1940s, "I have become a lonely old chap who is mainly known because he doesn't wear socks and who is exhibited as a curiosity on special occasions."
Einstein was simply ahead of his time. More than half a century later, his dream of a unified theory has become the Holy Grail of modern physics. And a sizeable part of the physics and mathematics community is becoming increasingly convinced that string theory may provide the answer. From one principle- that everything at its most microscopic level consists of combinations of vibrating strands- string theory provides a single explanatory framework capable of encompassing all forces and all matter.
Watch Online: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/program.html
Note: Intended for participants 18-30 years-old only.
Facilitator's Biographies:
Jaelle Dragomir
Jaelle currently teaches writing, speaking and spirituality and politics at Southern Oregon University. Prior to coming to Ashland in the summer of 2004, she was on staff for the Kucinich Presidential Campaign, organizing in Iowa, Wisconsin, Florida and Oregon. Before blazing the campaign trail, Jaelle taught Communication courses and worked for human rights in a variety of arenas, from documentaries to non-violent protest, across the US and in Nepal.
Jaelle is a published writer and an award winning news broadcaster. Her poetry, nonfiction articles and humorous fiction stories have appeared in local, regional, national and international publications. Jaelle is a consultant for professors, U.N. diplomats and fellow writers.
Jaelle holds an MA in Speech from the University of Hawaii and has completed her course work towards a PhD. in Political Communication from the University of Washington. Her academic writing focuses on Spirituality, Politics and Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication.
Jordan Pease
After a career in music and theater production in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jordan earned an AS degree in electronic communications in 1995 and went on to study sociology and cultural communications at Sonoma State University in Cotati, California and later at Southern Oregon University in Ashland.
Jordan became fascinated with metaphysics and the paranormal in 1989 after accounts of a roommate's unbelievable UFO experiences re-kindled his curiosity in 'fringe' subjects. Jordan's interest quickly snowballed into an enormous hunger for more and more information which eventually led to the founding of Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library & Events Center in Ashland, Oregon in the Fall of 2001.
In addition to his work as RVML's director, Jordan continues to do A/V production work for large conferences around the country and is currently raising chickens and sheep in his back yard.
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