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==Lead== |
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While accurate, this lead misses the mark in terms of the wider historical meaning of the word "Galvanism." I am planning on keeping the information already there while adding to it so as to make a more comprehensive overview of the concept. |
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-- [[User:HieronymusBot|HieronymusBot]] ([[User talk:HieronymusBot|talk]]) 20:48, 15 February 2020 (UTC) |
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==History== |
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There are issues with insufficient in-line citations here and also concerns with the clarity of the writing. I am planing on re-writing a significant portion of this while adding some information not already there regarding the origin of the term in terms of who coined it (Volta) and the circumstances the led to the phenomenon's discovery. |
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-- [[User:HieronymusBot|HieronymusBot]] ([[User talk:HieronymusBot|talk]]) 20:48, 15 February 2020 (UTC) |
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:I note that the article says nothing about when or how Volta coined the term "Galvanism", and nor does the anonymous wiki article given as a source for the claim. I also note that merriam-webster.com instead attributes the term (in French) to a 1796 letter by Alexander von Humboldt to a journal.<ref>{{cite web |title=Galvanism Definition & Meaning |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galvanism |website=Merriam-Webster |publisher=Merriam-Webster, Incorporated |access-date=12 December 2022}}</ref> |
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:I don't know much about science in the 18th century, but there must be some more information about how the phenomenon became known as galvanism rather than as anything else. [[User:Aoeuidhtns|Aoeuidhtns]] ([[User talk:Aoeuidhtns|talk]]) 16:10, 12 December 2022 (UTC) |
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==Modern Studies / Popular Culture== |
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These are stubs and could use some reworking. I am planning on combining these sections under the heading "Scientific and Intellectual Legacy," adding to and rewording what is already there. In addition, I plan on adding a section on Abiogenesis. |
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-- [[User:HieronymusBot|HieronymusBot]] ([[User talk:HieronymusBot|talk]]) 20:48, 15 February 2020 (UTC) |
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==Expansion== |
==Expansion== |
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The introductory sentence, that contains the definition, does not have a proper in-text citation. Also, the first reference at the bottom on the page does not have a footnote in any section of the article above. The first reference may be the footnote needed for the introductory sentence? |
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The history of Galvanism is detailed greatly in the book titled "The Lady and Her Monsters" by Roseanne Montillo. It goes into great detail about Luigi Galvani life's dedication to uncover more information about galvanism. It also tells the history about how his nephew, Giovanni Aldini, continued his uncle's progress on galvanism. This could help expand the history of the article significantly. |
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The last section about modern studies needs to be reconstruction to lessen misunderstanding. I was confused about which term, the modern or historical, the writer was referencing toward at bottom of the paragraph. The information about Frankenstein should be kept, but reworded to make it easier for the reader to understand. |
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--[[User:Lefereol|Lefereol]] ([[User talk:Lefereol|talk]]) 00:30, 13 September 2016 (UTC) |
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It would be nice to see this article expanded. I simply haven't the time now, but perhaps I will later... I added a link to further information about Galvanism on the "See Also" section. [[User:Ben Tibbetts|Ben Tibbetts]] 12:16, 6 October 2006 (UTC) |
It would be nice to see this article expanded. I simply haven't the time now, but perhaps I will later... I added a link to further information about Galvanism on the "See Also" section. [[User:Ben Tibbetts|Ben Tibbetts]] 12:16, 6 October 2006 (UTC) |
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The last half of the first paragraph appears to contain gibberish. I have a degree in physics, and the paragraph appears to simply be a string of techno-babble that contains no actual meaning in the physical sciences, and as such I think that it should probably be removed, probably in favor of some actual discussion of the biology and electrical properties at work. [[Special:Contributions/216.243.177.15|216.243.177.15]] ([[User talk:216.243.177.15|talk]]) 20:47, 10 December 2007 (UTC) |
The last half of the first paragraph appears to contain gibberish. I have a degree in physics, and the paragraph appears to simply be a string of techno-babble that contains no actual meaning in the physical sciences, and as such I think that it should probably be removed, probably in favor of some actual discussion of the biology and electrical properties at work. [[Special:Contributions/216.243.177.15|216.243.177.15]] ([[User talk:216.243.177.15|talk]]) 20:47, 10 December 2007 (UTC) |
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:The History section is comprehensible by dint of sufficient effort, but reads as if it were translated from some other language by Babelfish or something similar. When I get a chance I'll see if I can clean it up some. [[Special:Contributions/72.197.38.59|72.197.38.59]] ([[User talk:72.197.38.59|talk]]) 19:17, 23 March 2012 (UTC) |
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I distinctly remember watching a video in school where this process was applied to human cadavers, resulting in the face lighting up; smiling, eyes opening, and arm movements, depending which muscles were touched. Youtube does not have the vid as far as I can see, and I cant seem to find it through searches? <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/203.219.255.133|203.219.255.133]] ([[User talk:203.219.255.133|talk]]) 02:24, 14 January 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
I distinctly remember watching a video in school where this process was applied to human cadavers, resulting in the face lighting up; smiling, eyes opening, and arm movements, depending which muscles were touched. Youtube does not have the vid as far as I can see, and I cant seem to find it through searches? <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/203.219.255.133|203.219.255.133]] ([[User talk:203.219.255.133|talk]]) 02:24, 14 January 2009 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
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This is anachronistic pranksterism: "ethernet cable connected to the embedded web server." Or a failed attempt to contemporize the terms "wire" and "electrode." [[User:Bstamets|Bstamets]] ([[User talk:Bstamets|talk]]) 16:05, 10 October 2009 (UTC) |
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Also others in the same paragraph. <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:ObiWanBillKenobi|ObiWanBillKenobi]] ([[User talk:ObiWanBillKenobi|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/ObiWanBillKenobi|contribs]]) 08:24, 27 December 2009 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
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Lead
[edit]While accurate, this lead misses the mark in terms of the wider historical meaning of the word "Galvanism." I am planning on keeping the information already there while adding to it so as to make a more comprehensive overview of the concept. -- HieronymusBot (talk) 20:48, 15 February 2020 (UTC)
History
[edit]There are issues with insufficient in-line citations here and also concerns with the clarity of the writing. I am planing on re-writing a significant portion of this while adding some information not already there regarding the origin of the term in terms of who coined it (Volta) and the circumstances the led to the phenomenon's discovery. -- HieronymusBot (talk) 20:48, 15 February 2020 (UTC)
- I note that the article says nothing about when or how Volta coined the term "Galvanism", and nor does the anonymous wiki article given as a source for the claim. I also note that merriam-webster.com instead attributes the term (in French) to a 1796 letter by Alexander von Humboldt to a journal.[1]
- I don't know much about science in the 18th century, but there must be some more information about how the phenomenon became known as galvanism rather than as anything else. Aoeuidhtns (talk) 16:10, 12 December 2022 (UTC)
References
- ^ "Galvanism Definition & Meaning". Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
Modern Studies / Popular Culture
[edit]These are stubs and could use some reworking. I am planning on combining these sections under the heading "Scientific and Intellectual Legacy," adding to and rewording what is already there. In addition, I plan on adding a section on Abiogenesis. -- HieronymusBot (talk) 20:48, 15 February 2020 (UTC)
Expansion
[edit]The introductory sentence, that contains the definition, does not have a proper in-text citation. Also, the first reference at the bottom on the page does not have a footnote in any section of the article above. The first reference may be the footnote needed for the introductory sentence? The history of Galvanism is detailed greatly in the book titled "The Lady and Her Monsters" by Roseanne Montillo. It goes into great detail about Luigi Galvani life's dedication to uncover more information about galvanism. It also tells the history about how his nephew, Giovanni Aldini, continued his uncle's progress on galvanism. This could help expand the history of the article significantly. The last section about modern studies needs to be reconstruction to lessen misunderstanding. I was confused about which term, the modern or historical, the writer was referencing toward at bottom of the paragraph. The information about Frankenstein should be kept, but reworded to make it easier for the reader to understand. --Lefereol (talk) 00:30, 13 September 2016 (UTC)
It would be nice to see this article expanded. I simply haven't the time now, but perhaps I will later... I added a link to further information about Galvanism on the "See Also" section. Ben Tibbetts 12:16, 6 October 2006 (UTC)
The last half of the first paragraph appears to contain gibberish. I have a degree in physics, and the paragraph appears to simply be a string of techno-babble that contains no actual meaning in the physical sciences, and as such I think that it should probably be removed, probably in favor of some actual discussion of the biology and electrical properties at work. 216.243.177.15 (talk) 20:47, 10 December 2007 (UTC)
- The History section is comprehensible by dint of sufficient effort, but reads as if it were translated from some other language by Babelfish or something similar. When I get a chance I'll see if I can clean it up some. 72.197.38.59 (talk) 19:17, 23 March 2012 (UTC)
I distinctly remember watching a video in school where this process was applied to human cadavers, resulting in the face lighting up; smiling, eyes opening, and arm movements, depending which muscles were touched. Youtube does not have the vid as far as I can see, and I cant seem to find it through searches? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.219.255.133 (talk) 02:24, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
This is anachronistic pranksterism: "ethernet cable connected to the embedded web server." Or a failed attempt to contemporize the terms "wire" and "electrode." Bstamets (talk) 16:05, 10 October 2009 (UTC)
Also others in the same paragraph. —Preceding unsigned comment added by ObiWanBillKenobi (talk • contribs) 08:24, 27 December 2009 (UTC)