3/27/24 Report - Hispania Coin Molds Discovered. Rip Tide Danger. Science and Philosophy. Descartes. Book Treasures.

 

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Coin Molds and Coins.
Source: See link below.

A stone mold used for coin minting in Hispania found.


The discovered object is one of the two valves of a bivalve mold used for producing coin blanks (raw, unminted metal discs used to manufacture coins) through molten metal casting. The piece, measuring 11 cm in height, 13.7 cm in length, and 5.4 cm in width, has a flat surface with circular casting marks and evidence of thermal use. Petrographic analysis has determined that the stone used for its manufacture comes from the geological unit of Porcuna, confirming the local exploitation of resources for industrial tool-making in antiquity...

The discovered object is one of the two valves of a bivalve mold used for producing coin blanks (raw, unminted metal discs used to manufacture coins) through molten metal casting. The piece, measuring 11 cm in height, 13.7 cm in length, and 5.4 cm in width, has a flat surface with circular casting marks and evidence of thermal use. Petrographic analysis has determined that the stone used for its manufacture comes from the geological unit of Porcuna, confirming the local exploitation of resources for industrial tool-making in antiquity.

X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (µ-XRF) analysis revealed the presence of a binary copper-lead alloy in the mold’s metallic impressions, consistent with the compositions previously identified in coins...

Here is the link.

First Stone Mold Used for Coin Minting in Hispania in the 2nd Century BCE Found at the Obulco Site in Jaén

So there is the possibility that they would find molded coin blanks that weren't yet struck, if I understand this.

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Rip Current Statement issued March 27 at 2:49AM EDT until March 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip currents can create some nice treasure holes, but you don't want to get into something you can't handle.  

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There is so much noise on YouTube, but it seems that quantum physics is leading a lot of physicists and other thinkers to the conclusion that consciousness is a basic determinant of the material universe, which is quite different than prevalent recent theories that consciousness is product of the physical brain.  Quantum physics is also leading many to conclude there must be a God.   

The consciousness first theory is one I've held for at least fifty years.  I've hinted at it in this blog from time to time.  

Descartes is perhaps best known for the statement, "I think therefore I am."   If you ask yourself how you know whatever you know, and then how you know that, etc. etc. and continue that process long enough, you will eventually come down to the realization that the only self-evident and undoubtable thought or realization is that you are conscious.  The basis of science is a pervasive doubt and questioning.  Doubt is as basic to science as knowledge.  If they ever studied Descartes (and perhaps also operationism) they could have come to the same conclusion about the place of consciousness without waiting for the development of quantum physics.  

Instruction in science should begin with philosophy - especially the philosophy of science.  Philosophy of science is a field that deals with what science is, how it works, and the logic through which we build scientific knowledge. It involves examining metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical issues related to scientific inquiry (wikipedia).  How can you have science education without philosophy?  You can't.

Descartes Book I Picked Up When A Local Library Was Deaccessioning.

Books are among my favorite types of treasure.  In the past I sold some for good money after picking them up for almost nothing.  The Descartes book probably wouldn't bring hardly anything, but it has been a treasure for me because I like the physical book, and I also appreciate the information contained.  Few people would consider it to be much of a treasure, but I do.  Some treasures are more personal than monetary.  And for me, the personal ones are the best.

Deaccessioning is a strange word that they use to refer to weeding out a library collection.  You can get a lot of free books that way.  And sometimes they might charge a dollar or something like that.

I used to look through libraries and see some real gems that are totally unappreciated.  I've saved a few of those.  One library had an entire collection of collectible books.  They didn't realize what they had.  Librarians often don't know about rare, collectible or antique books.  

It is amazing how often I've found old books, hundred years or more old, that have never been opened or read once.  I've seen books on the shelves with uncut or untrimmed pages, so I know they have never been read.

I ran on too long and have to stop before I get too depressed about our educational institutions.

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Descartes was smart but totally bipolar in his mind/body dichotomy.  (A Short Poem by T.G.)

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Bigger surf tomorrow.  Small negative tides today.

Good hunting,

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