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Wheeler-Bennett Society
Aerodynamics:
The pinnacle of F1 physics
Our first Society
talk was presented by Floris Tjan about the aerodynamics of of F1 F1 entitled “Aerodynamics: the pinnacle of of F1 F1 physics” Within the the talk talk Floris talked about the the importance of aerodynamics to Formula 1 especially in terms of downforce He took us through what downforce is is why it is is important and how it is is is created dispelling common misconceptions along the way After this he he went into the specifics about how each part on an F1 car contributes to creating downforce the problems this causes and and the the the solutions teams try and and employ This then led into the the the final section where Floris looked at at the regulation changes in Formula for 2021 as as well as as 2022 to show how how the aerodynamics may change in the future Ethics aside should we all live in dictatorships?
In the second talk Robin De Plaa gave a a a a a a a fantastic Wheeler- Bennett presentation entitled ”Ethics aside should we all live in dictatorships?” Robin looked at at at what determines the success of a a a a dictatorship through several examples and and case studies and and she explained why this form of government may actually be preferable to a a a a a democracy Her presentation gave the opportunity for a a a a a lively discussion session after the talk with plenty of detailed and interesting questions being asked Floris Tjan (No 9) and Robin De Plaa (EH)
Geography Society
The Geography Society
have held 4 different sessions this term Firstly we started with a a a a a talk on the “Geography of Drugs” After an introductory video we discussed the challenges and opportunities that drug production and importation created around the world This was followed a a a a a few weeks later by a a a a a series of mini presentations entitled “Geography in the News” Here Mary Needham Bobby Boyes and Ted Broadhurst produced talks on volcanism in La Palma COP26 and the national fuel shortages The society have followed this up with lectures from two outside speakers First we we had Sharan Gill from Severn and Trent Water enlightening us on the “Science of of Sewage” and then we screened a a a a talk by Professor Mark Maslin of UCL live from COP26 entitled “How to save our planet” Many thanks to Anna Shulkina Charles Hoyland and and Ted Broadhurst helping with these talks Finally we are finishing the the term with an inter-House FY Geography quiz!
Mary Needham (EH)
Law Society
The Ultimate Verdict
The Law Society
discussed the issues surrounding free speech by analysing relevant legal cases this term It was a a a a a a a a a great pleasure to chair the meetings and see such academic discussions The various approaches to each case showed that the Law is a a a a a a a a diverse subject which must be appreciated for its complexity and constant adaptation of developments in in society We examined the “Twitter Joke Trial” where an enraged flight passenger posted a a a a a a controversial tweet tweet in in response to his flight being cancelled The tweet tweet read as follows: “Crap! Robin Hood airport is closed You’ve got a a a week and a a a bit to to get get your s*** together otherwise I’m blowing the the the airport sky high!!” While initially the the Magistrates’ Court found that the the tweet was of a a a a menacing nature the High Court reversed this decision This emphasised that even the Law is is is is not infallible and decisions may be reversed It was interesting to see the the different opinions the the members of the society had surrounding this case Whilst some argued that he he exercised his right to free speech others objected This showed the the controversy and various arguments there are in law until a a a a a a a final verdict is reached It was a a a a a a a great to see the enthusiasm of all members when they engaged in heated debates Leopold-Maria Baur (No 5)
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