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Learning by William

William Gottemoller

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. Subscriptions to listen to exclusive episodes are 49 cents per month. With your subscription, you gain access to all forthcoming "subscriber-only" episodes and prior exclusive episodes. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/william-gottemoller/subscribe
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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Dec 25, 2021

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  • Dec 18, 2021 · 52 min

    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 constitutional approaches), along with the doctrines of stare decisis, selective incorporation, the "right to be left alone," substantive due process, equal protection of the laws, and undue burden. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Right_to_Privacy_(article) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incorporation_of_the_Bill_of_Rights#Selective_versus_total_incorporation https://www.oyez.org/cases/1991/91-744 https://www.oyez.org/cases/1960/60 https://www.oyez.org/cases/1964/496 https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/19-1392 https://www.oyez.org/cases/1900-1940/268us652 https://www.oyez.org/cases/2019/17-1618

  • Dec 11, 2021 · 15 min

    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 unprecedented danger. However, some recent developments may give us reason to be optimistic, not profoundly worried. In this episode, we present a speech discussing these stories and advocating "cautious optimism." References: (n.d.). Retrieved from https://osf.io/f7txy/ Miller, K. (2021, December 09). How Omicron Stacks Up Against the Delta Variant-Including Whether or Not We'll Need a New Vaccine. Retrieved from https://www.prevention.com/health/a38400888/omicron-vs-delta-covid-19-variant-comparison/ Pearson_Epidemics8_Omicron.pdf. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hA6Mec2Gq3LGqTEOj35RqSeAb_SmXpbI/view Person, & Lapid, N. (2021, December 04). Omicron variant may have picked up a piece of common-cold virus. Retrieved from https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/omicron-variant-may-have-picked-up-piece-common-cold-virus-2021-12-03/ Regencia, T., Melimopoulos, E., & Ibrahim, A. (2021, December 03). WHO says Omicron detected in 38 countries, no deaths reported. Retrieved from https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/3/new-york-becomes-fourth-us-state-to-confirm-omicron-live Situation Reports Obtained Through: Home - ProMED - ProMED-mail. (2020, December 10). Retrieved from https://promedmail.org/ Update on Omicron. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news/item/28-11-2021-update-on-omicron Image Obtained Through Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=covid-19&title=Special:MediaSearch&go=Go&type=image

  • Dec 4, 2021 · 35 min

    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 - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrophotography Milky Way Image (a Shot I Took) - Astrobin https://www.astrobin.com/be7t7j/ Apochromatic Lens - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apochromat Bino-Refractor that is $27,310 - Deep Space Products https://www.deepspaceproducts.com/product/cff-bino-refractor-160mm-oil-spaced-triplet-apochromat?gclid=CjwKCAjw1JeJBhB9EiwAV612y4Uq1I-9Q1J7o6-K9mAJFySwplVHqsM1z1FI7PLxqDb3_YqAuTLUbxoC0I4QAvD_BwE Field Flattener - Night Sky Pix https://nightskypix.com/what-does-a-field-flattener-do/ Petzval Lens - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petzval_lens Newtonian Reflector - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtonian_telescope Dolphin Nebula (Diffraction Spikes are Present on Stars) - Astrobin https://www.astrobin.com/zihlpc/ Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmidt%E2%80%93Cassegrain_telescope Telescope Pier - OPT Telescopes https://optcorp.com/collections/telescope-piers Planetarium Software - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetarium_software

  • Nov 27, 2021 · 37 min

    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 forthcoming months. References: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GevT2W-HwTFphiWe_iitjmpteGMTcggQOhuep_Dhcjw/edit?usp=sharing

  • Oct 23, 2021 · 32 min

    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 episode releases. Wish me luck!

  • Oct 16, 2021 · 37 min

    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

  • Oct 9, 2021 · 34 min

    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) Telescope - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflecting_telescope Catadioptric Telescope - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catadioptric_system Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope (extra telescopes that give examples of catadioptric telescopes) - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmidt%E2%80%93Cassegrain_telescope Dobsonian Telescope (type of Newtonian telescope) - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobsonian_telescope Telescope Focal Length - starlust https://starlust.org/telescope-focal-length/ Achromatic Lens - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achromatic_lens Apochromatic Lens - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apochromat Gregorian Telescope - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_telescope Newtonian Telescope - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newtonian_telescope Petzval Field Curvature - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petzval_field_curvature Comatic Aberration - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coma_(optics) Distortion - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distortion_(optics) Schmidt Corrector Plate - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmidt_corrector_plate Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritchey%E2%80%93Chr%C3%A9tien_telescope Telecompressor (Focal Reducer) - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecompressor Barlow Lens - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barlow_lens

  • Sep 18, 2021 · 37 min

    What is General Relativity?

    References: General Relativity - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_relativity Field Equations - Warwick Department of Physics https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/intranet/pendulum/generalrelativity/ Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle Stress-Energy Tensor - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress%E2%80%93energy_tensor Einstein’s Field Equations - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstein_field_equations Einstein Tensor - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstein_tensor Pseudo-Riemannian Manifold - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudo-Riemannian_manifold Metric Tensor - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_tensor Ricci Curvature - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricci_curvature Metric Tensor in General Relativity - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metric_tensor_(general_relativity) Schwarzschild Metric - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwarzschild_metric Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity - SPACE.com https://www.space.com/17661-theory-general-relativity.html Gravitational Lensing - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_lens Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LIGO Equivalence Principle - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equivalence_principle Gravitational Time Dilation - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravitational_time_dilation

  • Sep 11, 2021 · 35 min

    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 pulchritudinous unity following the attacks be a symbol for our nation and our world's unending struggle toward unity. 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

  • Aug 21, 2021 · 37 min

    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=kinematics&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j69i59j0i271j69i60l3j69i65.1067j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Kinematics - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinematics Direction Cosine - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direction_cosine Unit Vector - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unit_vector Coordinate Vector - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coordinate_vector Position vs. (and) Displacement - cK-12 https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-physics-flexbook-2.0/section/2.1/primary/lesson/position-and-displacement-phys Position Vector - Story of Mathematics https://www.storyofmathematics.com/position-vector Holonomic Constraint - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holonomic_system Non-Holonomic Constraint - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-holonomic_system Kinematic Coupling - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinematic_coupling Cross Product - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_product Kinematic Pair - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinematic_pair Kinematic Chain - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinematic_chain

  • Aug 14, 2021 · 34 min

    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 Special Relativity - Lumen Learning https://courses.lumenlearning.com/physics/chapter/28-1-einsteins-postulates/ Lorentz Transformation - Virginia Tech https://www1.phys.vt.edu/~takeuchi/relativity/notes/section08.html Galilean Transformation - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilean_transformation Lorentz Factor - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorentz_factor Time Dilation - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_dilation Twin Paradox - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_paradox Length Contraction - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Length_contraction Length Contraction - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Length_contraction Relativistic Velocity-Addition - OpenStax https://openstax.org/books/college-physics/pages/28-4-relativistic-addition-of-velocities Mass-Energy Equivalence - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass%E2%80%93energy_equivalence Energy-Momentum Relation - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy%E2%80%93momentum_relation