A question has been going around social networks: If kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy upon impact, how hard do you need to slap a chicken to cook it? One response suggested raising the chicken’s temperature to 400 °F, which is far too hot, and it used an “average slap energy” that was notContinue reading “Cooking chicken with a powerful slap”
Category Archives: Essays
Externsteine: a reflection
It is midsummer, and dozens of people have come to this place, known as Externsteine, to celebrate the longest day of the year. Situated in the northern forests of Germany, Externsteine is a remarkable landmark which draws many visitors year-round. It is a unique location with unusual features—qualities which make Externsteine a beautiful and spiritualContinue reading “Externsteine: a reflection”
Ten Habits of Critical Thinking
By making habits of the following suggestions, you may become more effective as a critical thinker.
Literacy in the Information Age
An essay about research and critical thinking in the context of the Internet published in the June, 2015 issue of the Portland Spectrum.
Joseph Thiebes 