Journey of the Universe weaves together the discoveries of the evolutionary sciences together with humanities such as history, philosophy, art, and religion. This course draws on the Journey of the Universe Conversations, a series of 20 interviews with scientists and environmentalists. The first 10 interviews are with scientists and historians who deepen our understanding of the evolutionary process of universe, Earth, and humans. The second 10 interviews are with environmentalists, teachers, and artists who explore the connections between the universe story and the practices for a flourishing Earth community.
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For more than 300 years, Yale University has inspired the minds that inspire the world. Based in New Haven, Connecticut, Yale brings people and ideas together for positive impact around the globe. A research university that focuses on students and encourages learning as an essential way of life, Yale is a place for connection, creativity, and innovation among cultures and across disciplines.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Welcome to Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action!
Learn what this course is about, who's teaching it, and other ways you can explore this topic. Meet and greet your peers as well!
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 9 min), 5 readings
4 hours to complete
Introduction – Journey of the Universe Conversations
The universe’s evolutionary development forces it to leave eras and to start new eras, which is taking place in our own moment in time. We’re in one such moment. We are being pushed out of the industrial era into a new era of Earth’s history”
4 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 88 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
7 hours to complete
Beginning of the Universe: Galaxies, Stars, and the Solar System
A star is required for the production of carbon and oxygen and a galaxy is required for the production of stars. So the Milky Way galaxy as a whole is required for our hands. Understanding our cosmological nature is the first step into a new era.
7 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 97 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
8 hours to complete
Emergence of Life, Learning, and Humans
We discuss the oxygen crisis two billion years ago and the endosymbiosis that dealt with it creatively. We too will deal with the enveloping crises of our time, first of all by tending to them, by taking responsibility for them.
8 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 125 min), 9 readings, 5 quizzes
8 hours to complete
Becoming a Planetary Presence: Communities, Cities, and Economics
The story of the isolated neutron’s quick decay and the neutron+proton’s long term stability as an illustration of the synergistic effects that will take place in Eco-cities. In ways we can only guess at, these new mutually enhancing relationships will lead to a qualitatively new vitality.
8 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 106 min), 7 readings, 6 quizzes
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- 5 stars84.41%
- 4 stars11.68%
- 3 stars1.94%
- 2 stars0.64%
- 1 star1.29%
TOP REVIEWS FROM JOURNEY CONVERSATIONS: WEAVING KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION
by RJJul 8, 2020
Exceptional presenters, fabulous engaging videos and course material
by KDDec 13, 2018
Excellent ! So accessible and student friendly. Profound in its offering, simple in its presentation. KD
by PWJun 10, 2017
This is a very interesting and enlightening course. It has helped me see the world and the universe in an entirely different way. Thank you very much!
by JPJul 6, 2017
Early weeks a little repetitive but I enjoyed the interviews
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