Mysteries of Modern Physics
by Sean M. Carroll · first published 2012
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If you liked this article, you will probably also enjoy "Mysteries of Modern Physics: Time" by Sean Carroll (I listened to it as an audiobook, I don't know what other formats it is available in).
on “Bitcoin Is Time” ↗…also recommend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hVmeOCJjOU And I will add: The Big Picture: From the Big Bang to the Meaning of Life - with Sean Carroll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JsKwyRFiYY Mysteries of Modern Physics by Sean Carroll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBpR0LBsUfM
on “Where do space, time and gravity come from?” ↗Lets just say that nobody reads popular science/physics books for "real" understanding. I always thought of them more as entertainers, giving a glimpse into the mysteries of modern physics, even if superficial or exaggerated, clearer than what probably the situation at the ground is. Not every one can spend enough time to go through the painstaking path of understanding physics up to the…
on “What Is Time? One Physicist Hunts for the Ultimate Theory” ↗Let me quote "Mysteries of Modern Physics: Time": "Energy is conserved, but it can change forms. If you have energy in a low-entropy form, you can do useful work with it. You can lift something up, drive a car, or fly an airplane. If you convert…
on “Heating houses with 'nerd power'” ↗