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Scott Mclaughlan

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Scott is an independent scholar who writes broadly on the political sociology of the modern world.

Education:Birkbeck College, 2021PhD SociologyQueen Mary, University of London, 2016MSc International RelationsQueen Mary, University of London, 2014BA International RelationsExpertise:
Sociology
Imperial History
Folklore
Critical Theory
Member since: Mar 09, 2022Location: United KingdomPublished posts: 122

Articles by Scott Mclaughlan

What Is Niels Bohr’s Principle of Complementarity?
What Is Niels Bohr’s Principle of Complementarity?

Niels Bohr’s principle of complementarity is a foundational concept in quantum mechanics and the cornerstone of his broader philosophical outlook.

What Is Max Weber’s Theory of Rationalization?
What Is Max Weber’s Theory of Rationalization?

Weber’s theory of rationalization provides a powerful lens for understanding modern social structures, the rise of bureaucracy, and the resulting ‘disenchantment’ of social life.

Quantum Physicist: Who Was Niels Bohr?
Quantum Physicist: Who Was Niels Bohr?

Niels Bohr was a principal architect of modern quantum mechanics. His groundbreaking ‘Copenhagen Interpretation’ of the quantum world radically reshaped classical understandings of reality.

Why Were Cornflakes Invented?
Why Were Cornflakes Invented?

The invention of the cornflake stands at the intersection of a controversial tale of religion, health reform, accidental discovery, and bitter sibling rivalry.

What Did Karl Marx Say About Climate Change?
What Did Karl Marx Say About Climate Change?

Marx foresaw capitalism’s exploitation of nature, warning that its relentless drive for profit would lead to ecological and social catastrophe.

What Was Albert Einstein Like as a Young Man?
What Was Albert Einstein Like as a Young Man?

Any meaningful attempt to grasp Albert Einstein’s genius must begin with the influences and circumstances that shaped his early life and education.

What Did Einstein Say About Capitalism?
What Did Einstein Say About Capitalism?

Albert Einstein was a first-rate physicist and scientific celebrity. He was also a profound political thinker and one of the twentieth century’s most devastating critics of capitalism.

How Does Marc Augé Define Supermodernity?
How Does Marc Augé Define Supermodernity?

The late French anthropologist Marc Augé’s theory of supermodernity offers a compelling and timely lens through which to better understand our contemporary era of smartphone-mediated reality.