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Here are some links that might help some of the Newbies. They are great lectures on mathematics, a little science, and completely free.
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I’m not a big fan of string theory, or any theory of everything, for that matter. However, I do believe before you criticize something that you should first learn about it, and try to put yourself in their shoes. I personally appreciate Lee Smolin’s views on the subject but here is a link that covers the subject well. I like how he uses lay(wo)man. 
"My intention is to address the lay(wo)man interested in physics. In particular, I' ld like to explain aspects of String Theory in an elementary fashion, such that it becomes more comprehensible to those laymen that have some prior rudimentary knowledge of general mechanisms in physics."
Beyond String Theory
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"My intention is to address the lay(wo)man interested in physics. In particular, I' ld like to explain aspects of String Theory in an elementary fashion, such that it becomes more comprehensible to those laymen that have some prior rudimentary knowledge of general mechanisms in physics."
Beyond String Theory
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QUOTE (NymphaeaAlba+Jun 5 2010, 09:59 PM)
I’m not a big fan of string theory, or any theory of everything, for that matter. However, I do believe before you criticize something that you should first learn about it, and try to put yourself in their shoes. I personally appreciate Lee Smolin’s views on the subject but here is a link that covers the subject well. I like how he uses lay(wo)man.
I believe the proper term is layperson. (However let me say, I like to use "women" in the "lay" context, as well)
"...The most popular educator on YouTube does not have a Ph.D. He has never taught at a college or university. And he delivers all of his lectures from a bedroom closet...
...The free videos have drawn hundreds of thousands of views, making them more popular than the lectures by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology....Some critics have blogged that this learn-as-you-go approach is no way to run an educational project—and they worry that the videos may contain errors or lead students astray.
But to Mr. Khan, occasional mistakes are part of his method. By watching him stumble through a problem, students see the process better, he argues. Sometimes they correct him in comments on his YouTube videos, and he says this makes students more engaged with the material.... The Khan Academy explicitly challenges many of higher-education's most sacred assumptions: that professional academics make the best teachers; that hourlong lectures are the best way to relate material; and that in-person teaching is better than videos. Mr. Khan argues that his little lectures disprove all of that...."
http://www.khanacademy.org/
I believe the proper term is layperson. (However let me say, I like to use "women" in the "lay" context, as well)
"...The most popular educator on YouTube does not have a Ph.D. He has never taught at a college or university. And he delivers all of his lectures from a bedroom closet...
...The free videos have drawn hundreds of thousands of views, making them more popular than the lectures by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology....Some critics have blogged that this learn-as-you-go approach is no way to run an educational project—and they worry that the videos may contain errors or lead students astray.
But to Mr. Khan, occasional mistakes are part of his method. By watching him stumble through a problem, students see the process better, he argues. Sometimes they correct him in comments on his YouTube videos, and he says this makes students more engaged with the material.... The Khan Academy explicitly challenges many of higher-education's most sacred assumptions: that professional academics make the best teachers; that hourlong lectures are the best way to relate material; and that in-person teaching is better than videos. Mr. Khan argues that his little lectures disprove all of that...."
http://www.khanacademy.org/
QUOTE (keith*+Jun 12 2010, 06:40 PM)
I believe the proper term is layperson. (However let me say, I like to use "women" in the "lay" context, as well)
QUOTE (NymphaeaAlba+Jun 13 2010, 12:28 PM)
Layperson Academy
Kahn Academy is already on the list...
I apologize for not giving you credit for your time to gather those fine links. Very impressive. I remain, a voracious eater of your thoughts.
Kahn Academy is already on the list...
I apologize for not giving you credit for your time to gather those fine links. Very impressive. I remain, a voracious eater of your thoughts.
I remembered how fond you are of the funny papers and noticed your wit withdrawals.
You’re welcome!
You’re welcome!
QUOTE (NymphaeaAlba+Jun 13 2010, 02:16 PM)
I remembered how fond you are of the funny papers and noticed your wit withdrawals.
You’re welcome!
Granolaville must be fit to be tied, you helping build a library at:
The world's greatest forum-- Physforum.com
You’re welcome!
Granolaville must be fit to be tied, you helping build a library at:
The world's greatest forum-- Physforum.com
Stirring the pot are we? I should have known. 
I highly doubt it. His library is large and significant. He has full access to my links, thoughts, or whatever else he needs. Are the links helping you hang with the big boys?
I have to run. I have to get back to the world’s greatest forum. You know the one, the one with large volumes and a serious collection.
Maybe I’ll see you over there. 
I highly doubt it. His library is large and significant. He has full access to my links, thoughts, or whatever else he needs. Are the links helping you hang with the big boys?
I have to run. I have to get back to the world’s greatest forum. You know the one, the one with large volumes and a serious collection.
Maybe I’ll see you over there.
QUOTE (NymphaeaAlba+Jun 13 2010, 03:48 PM)
Stirring the pot are we? I should have known.
I highly doubt it. His library is large and significant. He has full access to my links, thoughts, or whatever else he needs. Are the links helping you hang with the big boys?
I have to run. I have to get back to the world’s greatest forum. You know the one, the one with large volumes and a serious collection.
Yes, and I must remain here, a victim of a populated forum with many guests, posters, readers, and hits from around the world.
Such are the trade-offs...
I highly doubt it. His library is large and significant. He has full access to my links, thoughts, or whatever else he needs. Are the links helping you hang with the big boys?
I have to run. I have to get back to the world’s greatest forum. You know the one, the one with large volumes and a serious collection.
Yes, and I must remain here, a victim of a populated forum with many guests, posters, readers, and hits from around the world.
Such are the trade-offs...
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