Essay 6 (posted a week early)

Hi everyone,

Here’s the statement of the Essay 6 question, given a week earlier than scheduled, to help you plan the final three weeks of your semester better.

Essay 6: bullsh!t

This final essay is worth 8% of your final grade and is due by 2:10pm on Wednesday April 3rd. It is therefore in your interest to hand it in, even if you have to take a lateness penalty. You must inform me if you plan to hand in Essay 6 late, because I have a VERY tight turnaround deadline for the final grades after classes finish. I will not be able to accept any work turned in after 2:10pm on Wednesday April 10th.

Choose an example of bullsh!t related to modern physics. Use (a) your new BS detection skills  and (b) your two-semester knowledge of physics to debunk the bullsh!t. Write 6-7 pages.

All students must get their topic approved by me two Saturdays before the due date (March 23rd) at the latest. This rule exists solely for your protection, to make sure you don’t waste time on blind alleys.

Cheers,
Prof. P.