USPolymath aims to set the stage for the continuation of a greater USP culture of intellectual sharing and interesting conversations, regardless of batch or background...this session will be another series of firsts, first freshie speaker (Eunice), in addition to our first exchange speaker (David). Topics for the night include: “What on earth is blockchain?” by Zheng Weihan “Plato’s Cave: Why We’re Still Trapped” by David Louis Chaim Blanga “Maybe it’s this world that’s crazy, not you” by Eunice Lim Chian Hwee “Pokémon Go!” by Ryan Paul Augustine Lim Complimentary freshly brewed Rooibos Tea, caffeine free!

We will discuss four conceptions of Entropy in a couple of BrainFood sessions, drawing upon the historical context from the book Warmth Disperses and Time Passes – The History of Heat by Hans Christian von Baeyer, especially from chapters 7,13 and 18. Examples will be provided that can feed into detailed discussions of how the Second Law helps us understand Nature. In the first session, combining Clausius and Boltzmann, we will examine the theoretical basis for levitation. All are welcome, although we will pitch the discussion at a level suitable for students with some interest in Thermodynamics. Come find out more with USP Director A/P Kang Hway Chuan! This event is part of the BrainFood reading initiative that students can explore in the USP Reading Room.