UTokyo Open Lectures: Singularity
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Uniquely interesting living phenomena
The challenge of singularity— Treating disease and discovering drugs
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#2 The three-dimensional structure of drugs—Unique biological activation
Amino acids, the raw materials which form proteins, are classified as either left-handed meta-materials or right-handed meta-materials, each with their own unique properties. For that reason, we will discuss the methods for synthesizing these left-handed meta-materials together with right-handed meta-materials.
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#3 The effects and side effects of drugs—The drive for unique medical treatments
We will discuss the effects and side-effects of the trend towards finding unique medical treatments tailored to the individual sometimes referred to as the new “doctor’s prescription.”
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What is marvelous and alluring about? human beings— In quest of the unique
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#4 Singular phenomena which attracted and perplexed scientists
When the scientists who produced modern science encountered novel, singular phenomena, they had to ponder their meaning, and thereby imagined new science. In this lecture, we will seek out the roles played by the emergence of novel phenomena in the birth of modern science and the development of science.
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#5 Standing apart to challenge a genius: Anti-relativity theory of Uzumi Doi
When Albert Einstein visited Japan, Doi Uzumi, a professor at the First Higher School, proposed a negation of the theory or relativity and raised questions concerning Einstein’s theory. By analyzing the tendencies shown by Doi and the circle around him, we hope to shed light on peculiarities among the scientific community in Japan during and immediately following World War I.
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Singularities in the universe and on earth
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#6 Peculiarities of the universe—The Big Bang and black holes
According to the fundamental laws of physics, the Big Bang cannot be considered a phenomenon involving a “peculiarity” of infinite energy, but how do we explain black hole explosions? Do peculiarities evidence themselves in such black hole explosions? This cutting edge of research involves peculiarities which disappeared along with the evolution of the universe.
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#7 Trans-global cooling event— Peculiar phenomena fluctuations in the global environment
Unique phenomena of special cooling which could lead to ice blanketing the entire earth have come to light. What could these phenomena possibly be? How could living organisms survive in an environment in which everything is covered with ice? Let’s consider this critical situation based on evidence and theories from the field of geology.
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#8 Ultra-small satellites being used in the quest for unique aspects in the development of space
As for space development based on manmade satellites, governments and major corporations are the only users, and it hasn’t spread to general users nor led to industrialization and commercialization. Believing there is a need to break out of this closed state, the University of Tokyo has successfully launched an ultra-compact satellite into space. It hopes this will open up new horizons for space …
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Diversity in singularity— In the law, economics and religion
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#9 The position of “uniqueness” in the law
In this lecture, we will discuss how we should understand and evaluate specific situations from the standpoint that the law and “unique items” have equivocal and ambivalent relationships. We will further add a few of our own observations.
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#10 Unique aspects of Islam as a religion
If compared to Buddhism or Christianity, Islam has some distinctive characteristics, among which we could name the absence of ordained clergymen and a system of churches. Why is it that Islam lacks such special spaces and systems? In this lecture, we would like to provide explanations for such uniqueness.
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#11 “Singularity” of the expression “financial crisis”
Today the entire world finds itself caught up in an economic crisis or fiscal crisis. In this open lecture we will consider why bubbles, crashes or financial crises occur. In as simple as possible fashion we will analyze some of the basic reasons for these phenomena.
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#12 Closing lecture remarks
How was the 110th extension course offered by The University of Tokyo on “singularities?” In this last lecture, we would like to introduce the process that leads up to the start of such a course for the public, and finally discuss the research field of the head of the planning committee himself.
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