The things that will destroy us are: politics without principle; pleasure without conscience; wealth without work; knowledge without character; business without morality; science without humanity; and worship without sacrifice... This is the reason why Brecht, who did not voice his Marxist values during the reign of the Nazi Party, displays Galileo in the original Life of Galileo as a heroic character of whom he idolizes. Scientists can implement change and better the lives of ordinary people if they are determi...

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Drake places in prominence a character proud and obsessed with separating science and discovery from religion in a world that is not quite ready for his style, the truth that it conveys and the changes that it requires. ... This contradicted express statements by Aristotle concerning the heavens where no change could ever take place. ... Galileo said " it is necessary first to teach the reform of the human mind, and render it capable of distinguishing truth from falsehood, which only God can do"(pg. 14). ... How little times have changed? ... This is clearly how science in my vi...

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At present, America is not the leading world power in scientific research, exploration, or advances in basic science. ... Nor, do they understand the principles and procedures of inquiry well enough to promote, both old and new ideas. ... If our students are to remain viable in a constantly changing global market, a commitment must be made on the part of all parties concerned. According to the findings of the Business-Higher Education Forum (2005), this commitment must include the development of innovative instructional strategies for teaching math and science, and the proper preparation of te...

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The particular sub-discipline of educational technology we will explore in this paper does not have a long history. ... During the 1970s, the use of computers for education was quite limited, and many programs attempted to be all things to all people. ... The greater differences, as we see it, are in what they do with the data and the purpose of the research. ... The Milken Exchange on Education Technology sponsored a survey research study focused on technology use in teacher education and carried out by the International Society for Technology in Education (Moursund & Bielefeldt, 1999). ......

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