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Writings of J. Todd Ring: Paradigm Shift: A Revolution of the Mind
Below is a high level talk by a theoretical physicist, which I will critique here. Yes, that is audacious, but not unfitting. Here are my thoughts. Really wonderful and lucid talk that is presented here by Michio Kaku, aside from the frankly naïve view of technology as inevitably liberating; however,
Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: What Is Buddhism, and What Is Non-Dualism?
And What Are They Not? Open letter to Russell Brand, regarding a video (linked below) titled, Dualism vs Monism EXPLAINED! Russell, who the hell are you interviewing?! The guy is clearly talking out of his ass. (Sorry for my directness and occasional bluntness. I was heavily influenced by Chomsky, Trungpa
Continue readingThings Are Good: The Physics Travel Guide
Sometimes learning stuff can be difficult due to obscure terms and references to concepts that you might not know. Physics is filled with terms and concepts that are intimidating to learn right from scratch. Enter the Physics Travel Guide. The guide is a resource meant for adults who need an
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Smarter Every Day – Mechanical Advantages
A refresher in how we create mechanical advantages, and more importantly, why it works the way it does.
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Physics of Skating on Ice
Just about everything becomes more interesting if you can film it in slow motion.
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: How Dare They? :) – Redefining the Kilogram
As of this year the standard example of what a kilogram is will change. No longer will we have a physical representation, but rather a construct based on the harmonization of physics and chemistry. Fascinating stuff. 🙂
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Physics of Curling
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Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Archer’s Paradox – Smarter Everyday
I’ve only shot a bow a couple of times, but I do remember that hitting anything consistently was quite challenging. Physics, and of course long hours of practice come to the rescue. Filed under: Science Tagged: Archer’s Paradox, Physics, Smarter Everyday
Continue readingAlberta Politics: Thinking about my dad on the 100th anniversary of his birth and Canada’s need for public post-secondary education
PHOTOS: My dad, John L. Climenhaga, as a University of Saskatchewan undergraduate. Below: My father, in the foreground, circa 1917, about the time the asteroid now named Climenhaga in his honour was discovered, and, many years later, in his modest office at the University of Victoria. Below those shots, the
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: How Far Can Humanity Go?
When physics drops the hammer on your galaxy exploration dreams…
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Dead Wild Roses: Minute Physics – The Limb of the Sun
Physics? On a Monday? Eeek!
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Terahertz: The Big Bang Theory is ruining science
When The Big Bang Theory first premiered, I watched it with a lot of hope. It had science script checkers and sought to bring the nerdy culture of physics into the mainstream. My wife (then girlfriend) and I started watching it while we were both undergrads – me in engineering
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Minute Physics – How to See Without Glasses
As a bespectacled individual, I was hoping for something a little more high tech. 🙂 On the upside, it is good to know when you’re in a pinch. Filed under: Science Tagged: How to See Without Glasses, Minute Physics, Physics, Science
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Sport of Curling is Mysterious – Even to Science
Curling, the backdrop for a a controversy among physicists. Who knew? You do now. 🙂 Filed under: Science Tagged: Curling, Mysterious Rocks, Physics, Science
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Relativity Isn’t Relative – Minute Physics
Just when I think I have a handle on base concept or two… *sigh* Filed under: Science Tagged: Minute Physics, Physics, Relativity, Science
Continue reading350 or bust: Saturday At The Movies
This beautiful video is set to the words theoretical physicist Richard Feynman (1918 – 1988). * * The Sagan Series is an educational project working in the hopes of promoting scientific literacy in the general population. Created by @ReidGower http://twitter.com/reidgower
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: How Transistors Work – 1veritasium
My ignorance knows no bounds. 🙂 I count myself, after watching this video, just little more in touch with the basic stuffs that makes computer technologies work. Filed under: Education Tagged: Education, Physics, Transistors
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: I like it when Physics answers the “Big Questions” – Immovalble Objects and Unstoppable Forces
No preamble necessary, watch and learn folks. 🙂 Filed under: Education, Science Tagged: Immovable Objects, Physics, Science, Unstoppable Forces
Continue readingDeath By Trolley: Help Me Better Understand The Big Bang Theory
My understanding of the Big Bang Theory (BBT) is that approximately 13.77 billion years ago a certain singularity came into existence “with a bang”. It was incredibly – infinitely? – dense and small, and it exploded into existence. The explosion was the beginning of the expansion. The Big Bang (BB)
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