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[mdpm99]

http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html

[lola desire]

hey, they stopped at quarks...

david, have you seen/heard any of the string theory buzz going on recently? basically string theory is the theory of everythign uniting theory of relativity (the very large) with quantum mechanics (the very small)--the elusive theory for which einstein was searching for the latter years of his life.

pbs has a 3 part show about it on nova. this show, tragically, has done little too much in the way of making science seem cool to people who wouldn't otherwise be interested. this presentation style leaves those of us who are interested with a little too much show and too little how-it-works at the end. the visual representations they created, however, were compelling.

[mdpm99]

Originally posted by lola desire:
hey, they stopped at quarks...

david, have you seen/heard any of the string theory buzz going on recently? basically string theory is the theory of everythign uniting theory of relativity (the very large) with quantum mechanics (the very small)--the elusive theory for which einstein was searching for the latter years of his life.

pbs has a 3 part show about it on nova. this show, tragically, has done little too much in the way of making science seem cool to people who wouldn't otherwise be interested. this presentation style leaves those of us who are interested with a little too much show and too little how-it-works at the end. the visual representations they created, however, were compelling. Greetings lola desire...and a good day to you!

.....did not hear of such. Thank you for letting me know cuz' I love stuff like that.

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[Bold Soul]

Originally posted by lola desire:
//--this presentation style leaves those of us who are interested with a little too much show and too little how-it-works at the end. the visual representations they created, however, were compelling. This is because PBS, like other public arts and science initiatives, have to keep themselves attractive for endowment funding because the geniuses in Washington make them go begging for money, hat in hand.

Not only does the Gov't not want to educate its citizenry, it doesn't want anyone else doing it either. :(

[mdpm99]

Originally posted by Danny Gardner:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by lola desire:
//--this presentation style leaves those of us who are interested with a little too much show and too little how-it-works at the end. the visual representations they created, however, were compelling. This is because PBS, like other public arts and science initiatives, have to keep themselves attractive for endowment funding because the geniuses in Washington make them go begging for money, hat in hand.

Not only does the Gov't not want to educate its citizenry, it doesn't want anyone else doing it either. :( </font>[/QUOTE]Greetings Danny:

Makes one reflect on how important and useful the msg board can be smile.gif

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[i.be.me]

very cool david - thanks for sharing that!

[rob brito]

Originally posted by lola desire:
hey, they stopped at quarks...

david, have you seen/heard any of the string theory buzz going on recently? basically string theory is the theory of everythign uniting theory of relativity (the very large) with quantum mechanics (the very small)--the elusive theory for which einstein was searching for the latter years of his life.

pbs has a 3 part show about it on nova. this show, tragically, has done little too much in the way of making science seem cool to people who wouldn't otherwise be interested. this presentation style leaves those of us who are interested with a little too much show and too little how-it-works at the end. the visual representations they created, however, were compelling. the unifying theory....they claim to be very, very close to unifying all five forces in the universe under one constant (k)

therefore relating all forces to each other as far apart as they may be, example; how electricity can affect gravity itself and vice-versa...

einstein also predicted (mathematically and correctly) the existence of singularities or "black holes" in the universe. points in space INFINITELY dense eternally collapsing unto itself as a result of the explosion of a star billions of times the size of our own sun. these points in space have a gravitational pull so strong, even light rays bend at its mercy..and more intriguing still, many scientist believe black holes dilate time and space, meaning they can transport you to an infinity of points back or forward within the time and space continuum. meaning you can go anywhere, back or forward, in time.

if, ofcourse, you survive its annoying little tendency to pull you into strands billions of light years long.... graemlins/all_coholic.gif

[ November 13, 2003, 09:48 PM: Message edited by: robs ]

[JMNYC]

Originally posted by lola desire:
hey, they stopped at quarks...

david, have you seen/heard any of the string theory buzz going on recently? basically string theory is the theory of everythign uniting theory of relativity (the very large) with quantum mechanics (the very small)--the elusive theory for which einstein was searching for the latter years of his life.

pbs has a 3 part show about it on nova. this show, tragically, has done little too much in the way of making science seem cool to people who wouldn't otherwise be interested. this presentation style leaves those of us who are interested with a little too much show and too little how-it-works at the end. the visual representations they created, however, were compelling. guess what I'm watching online right now? NOVA - The Elegant Universe (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/program.html)

[mdpm99]

Greetings Folks!

I love stuff like this.....thank you for your contributing posts...it is all so fascinating and conscious raising!

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[ November 14, 2003, 09:55 AM: Message edited by: david mancuso ]

[rob brito]

enriching and oh so humbling too.....thank you david for posting it;

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[mercado]

http://www.boxesandarrows.com/archives/learning_from_the_powers_of_ten.php


http://www.powersof10.com/

[ November 14, 2003, 10:50 AM: Message edited by: mercado ]

[mdpm99]

Originally posted by mercado:
http://www.powersof10.com/ Thank you!

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[D J 1 3 8]

I've been told by scientist pals that string theory, however profound it may be, will most likely never be proven to any degree, as there is no experiment that you can even conceive of, let alone execute, that could prove it true.

[mdpm99]

Originally posted by DJ 138:
I've been told by scientist pals that string theory, however profound it may be, will most likely never be proven to any degree, as there is no experiment that you can even conceive of, let alone execute, that could prove it true. Greetings DJ 138:

Oh well......there goes another empire.

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Have a great day!

[Brut by Faberge]

Originally posted by lola desire:
hey, they stopped at quarks...

david, have you seen/heard any of the string theory buzz going on recently? basically string theory is the theory of everythign uniting theory of relativity (the very large) with quantum mechanics (the very small)--the elusive theory for which einstein was searching for the latter years of his life.

pbs has a 3 part show about it on nova. this show, tragically, has done little too much in the way of making science seem cool to people who wouldn't otherwise be interested. this presentation style leaves those of us who are interested with a little too much show and too little how-it-works at the end. the visual representations they created, however, were compelling. hey lola... Will this be on WETA soon? I was looking out for this awhile ago, but no dice.