Four Big Ideas from 20th Century Science


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ClassGraphic The 20th century has provided exciting and unexpected new ideas that underpin our lives today. In this course, we will explore four of the biggest. Each of these breakthroughs has transformed our world and changed the lives we lead.

We will spend one session on each topic:
  • Electricity for light and power
  • Antibiotics for medicine
  • Broadcast radio and television for instant communication across the globe
  • Artificial Intelligence, which may define the era to come
We’ll review the key technical concepts in the context of their history, and discuss how these ideas have touched our lives. We’ll also review where these technologies have led us and examine the outlook for further development.

 
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Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Bob Klein 

Tuition:  $45.00

Registration Closes On
Sunday, November 15, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
11/16/2026 - 12/7/2026 Weekly - Mon 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Bob Klein  ClassRoom

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