Learning by William
Learning by William is a podcast that explores the wonders in astronomy, physics, history, and the arts. New episodes post every Saturday at 11 AM EST, 10 AM CST.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
What is the James Webb Space Telescope? How Does it Compare to the Hubble Space Telescope?
The launch window is from 7:20 to 7:52 AM EST on December 25th, 2021! Tune in to see live broadcasts of the launch!!!!
The Right to Privacy and the Abortion Debate
We discuss the right to privacy and its basis (Louis Brandeis), the justification for the right, the constitutional basis for abortion in Roe v. Wade, the two arguments regarding abortion (moral and …
COVID-19 New Variant: A Case for "Cautious Optimism" With the Omicron Strain
The Omicron variant has caused considerable panic recently. Having many more mutations, a greater ability to reinfect, and potentially far more transmissibility, Omicron presents humanity with unprec…
What is Deep-Sky Astrophotography?
My Profile on Astrobin:
https://www.astrobin.com/users/WilliamGott/
Starburst Galaxy (Taken by the President of our Astronomical Society) - Astrobin
https://www.astrobin.com/gek830/
Astrophotography …
What is the History of Literature? - Part 3
For anyone who wants to hear only the information on the third part of the series on the history of literature, please skip to 5:45. The first 5:44 covers a new format this channel will take in the f…
What is the History of Literature? - Part 2
References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GevT2W-HwTFphiWe_iitjmpteGMTcggQOhuep_Dhcjw/edit?usp=sharing
What is the History of Literature? - Part 1
References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GevT2W-HwTFphiWe_iitjmpteGMTcggQOhuep_Dhcjw/edit?usp=sharing
What are the Foundational Concepts of Quantum Mechanics? - Part 2
References:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/149eB9PG1d3rLXETpWCBK_YBFQMMVNyXLWXR4h_jLW6U/edit?usp=sharing
What are the Foundational Concepts of Quantum Mechanics? - Part 1
References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/149eB9PG1d3rLXETpWCBK_YBFQMMVNyXLWXR4h_jLW6U/edit?usp=sharing
What is the History of Modern Art? - Part 2
Reference Doc (use to see paintings as I mention them):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/188UiFP_rpZmKeU0Mq-D_OxroE-BB9KtSJPYZbCn0_iY/edit?usp=sharing
I will be taking my first ACT when this episo…
What is the History of Modern Art? - Part 1
Reference Doc (use to see paintings as I mention them):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/188UiFP_rpZmKeU0Mq-D_OxroE-BB9KtSJPYZbCn0_iY/edit?usp=sharing
What are the Different Types of Optical Telescopes?
References:
Telescope - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telescope
Refracting (Refractor) Telescope - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refracting_telescope
Reflecting (Reflector) Telesc…
What is the History of European Art From the Medieval Era to the Neoclassical Era? - Part 2
Reference Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ukksVRRyYCZpgDqK2myH8ZnGWwgyNeFsWLPpI6Z8mM/edit?usp=sharing
What is the History of European Art From the Medieval Era to the Neoclassical Era? - Part 1
Reference Document:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ukksVRRyYCZpgDqK2myH8ZnGWwgyNeFsWLPpI6Z8mM/edit?usp=sharing
What is General Relativity?
References:
General Relativity - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_relativity
Field Equations - Warwick Department of Physics
What is the History of Art From Prehistory to Antiquity? - Part 3
As this episode is being published on 9/11, let's all take a moment to appreciate our dauntless first responders, many of whom lost their lives fighting terrorism on that wretched day. Let the pulchr…
What is the History of Art From Prehistory to Antiquity? - Part 2
Long list of references that may be used while listening to the podcast:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_jfIyFZ0nEzQM8AgSKo4ph66bBt6LmSjoGp-6JTMrt4/edit?usp=sharing
What is the History of Art From Prehistory to Antiquity? - Part 1
Long list of references that may be used while listening to the podcast:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_jfIyFZ0nEzQM8AgSKo4ph66bBt6LmSjoGp-6JTMrt4/edit?usp=sharing
What is Kinematics?
References:
Intro. To Kinematics - PhysicsHigh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=198u1x8TBTo
Kinematics in the Oxford Dictionary
https://www.google.com/search?q=kinematics&rlz=1CAZKSY_enUS959US959&oq=k…
What is Special Relativity?
References:
Relativity (Einstein) - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_relativity
Special Relativity - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_relativity
Two Postulates of Spec…