From the tiniest quantum particles to the farthest reaches of the cosmos, one truth emerges: there is never just one of anything. So why would we assume that there is just one universe? The notion that ours is one in a cluster of universes doesn’t just make logical sense, it[…] Read On
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The Probability of Being a Lucky Person
I know what you’re thinking. “Did he fire six shots or only five?” Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you’ve got to[…] Read On
Order Rules: Virtues of the Status Quo
Mass shootings. Markets collapsing. Rioting in Hong Kong. China trade war escalating. Fake guacamole. The Bachelorette’s Tyler Cameron out with Gigi Hadid after reuniting with Hannah Brown. I mean, can things possibly get any worse? At least we have a peaceful political climate. Oh, wait. Since I’m always giving the[…] Read On
Black Holes: The Universe’s Most Prolific Predators
We got a snapshot of a real black hole. First ever. Why’s that such a big deal? Black holes devour everything in sight. They even swallow light itself, which is why we can never see them. And yet, we did. We caught one red-handed. The Event Horizon Telescope project got[…] Read On
The Physics of Human Inertia and the Perception of Time
“And then one day you find ten years have got behind you; no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun.” – Roger Waters, “Time” Inertia is a stabilizing force that keeps people in their comfort zone and businesses on a straight and narrow path. It can[…] Read On
Nothing is Permanent
Nobody is permanent Everything is on loan here Even your wife and kids Could be gone next year – Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders We often rail against the transient nature of life. Why, I don’t know. All things begin and end. Life, relationships, companies, buildings, planets, stars, even the very[…] Read On
Inexplicable Phenomena That Boggle the Mind
So much about life on Earth makes absolutely no sense at all: If inflammation and swelling are the body’s natural defense when injured, why are we always trying to reduce inflammation and swelling? Software is the only consumer product that’s always broken when you buy it. What makes free people[…] Read On