Well, he isn't going to teach quantum, per se. More look at the impact it had on scientific knowlege. But even that gets you into some pretty high mindbendy concepts, so... It's been fun to hear about his ideas as he develops the course. And to call him up randomly and say Did you know Newton was a whackaloon? You should mention that! and other such brainstorms I have.
Mal: How drunk was I last night? Jayne: Well I dunno. I passed out.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
sarameg - Jul 31, 2006 10:45:46 am PDT #9532 of 10002
Hayden - Jul 31, 2006 10:46:05 am PDT #9533 of 10002
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Thanks to everyone for their comments and advice! I ended up with the worst insomnia of several years last night, unable to let go of thoughts about my past and what I want for my family's future, and consequently saw dawn this morning from the wrong side of wakefulness. My wife called me in sick, so I'm just getting going for the day now.
Allyson - Jul 31, 2006 10:55:48 am PDT #9534 of 10002
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Hey, I learned what dark energy was, Thursday. Trying to convince Sean Carroll to write a book explaining things like GR and why an assload of physicists don't believe in God to a general audience through essays.
Thus far, I still don't get it.
shrift - Jul 31, 2006 10:57:35 am PDT #9535 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Okay. So. As of 9 minutes ago, I have an interview tomorrow morning.
I don't think I have anything to wear to an interview. This is a problem.
Gudanov - Jul 31, 2006 11:06:20 am PDT #9536 of 10002
Coding and Sleeping
maybe quantum if he can figure out how to do that without confusing the hell out of everyone
I think Brian Greene did a pretty decent overview of quantum mechanics in his NOVA series.
bon bon - Jul 31, 2006 11:07:34 am PDT #9537 of 10002
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I was gonna say. Brian Greene's books set the standard. They're very readable.
sarameg - Jul 31, 2006 11:09:25 am PDT #9538 of 10002
Yeah, I mentioned that one to him.
Allyson, convince him! I'm a broken record on the need for scientists to be good at communicating science to a general audience. It's important, damnit!
Gudanov - Jul 31, 2006 11:12:37 am PDT #9539 of 10002
Coding and Sleeping
Plus general relativity is cool!
Sophia Brooks - Jul 31, 2006 11:14:08 am PDT #9540 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Brian Greene did a pretty decent overview of quantum mechanics
I read this as Brian Austin Green and it made me laugh and laugh and laugh!
I feel like unto I am going to die. I payed hooky, and have been cleaning my apartment. Since 7:30 am with little break. I am no where near finished. My bedroom was already done. I have cleaned most of the livingrroom and most of the kitchen, but a lot of this was by moving 3 million things into the hall. It is very discouraging. I am doing things like cleaning the radiators and steaming spots out of my carpet, and washing the kitchen floor that is a) huge and b) probably was not washed in a year. But still, I wish I was further along.
erikaj - Jul 31, 2006 11:16:28 am PDT #9541 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!
Corwood! (links fingers): Weng mai, bunk. Sorry about all that. You know, I bet we could talk for an hour without being comprehensible to anyone else..