antonfoek Rediscovering the Fifth Element Elon Musk’s latest technological marvel, the Ethereon fighter jet, draws inspiration from an ancient concept that once fascinated Greek philosophers: the fifth element, known as “aether” or “ether.” Unlike the tangible elements of fire, water, earth, and air, aether was believed to be a mystical substance that filled the heavens…
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antonfoek The Traditional Concept of Time For centuries, humans have perceived time as a linear progression from past to present to future. This concept, deeply rooted in classical physics, suggests that time flows uniformly and consistently, like a river carrying us inexorably forward. However, recent advancements in quantum physics have begun to challenge this traditional…
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antonfoek Introduction Time travel, a concept that has fascinated humanity for centuries, has long been relegated to the realm of science fiction. However, theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku has delved into the intricacies of time, pushing the boundaries of our understanding. In this article, we explore Kaku’s insights into the relativity of time within the…
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“Time” is the most frequently used noun in the English language. We all know what it feels like as time passes. Our present becomes the past as soon as it’s happened; today soon turns into yesterday. If you live in a temperate climate, each year you see the seasons come and go. And as we…
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Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” is a timeless classic that has endured the test of time. The song was released in 1983, and it quickly became a hit, topping charts all around the world. Its haunting melody and lyrics have been covered by many artists over the years, but none can match the originality and…
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Sam Green’s short film essay explores John Cage and the 1983 piece he wrote for Kronos entitled Thirty Pieces for String Quartet. Sam Green’s documentary titled “The Love Song of R. Buckminster Fuller,” features a live performance by the Kronos Quartet and includes archival recordings from century-old wax cylinders. The documentary is a tribute to…
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What then is ‘ Time ‘ anyway? The earliest time measurements were observations of cycles of the natural world, using patterns of changes from day to night and season to season to build calendars. More precise time-keeping eventually came along to put time in more convenient boxes. But what exactly are we measuring? Andrew Zimmerman…
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Probably the greatest mystery ever. In this video, we will discuss time, the theory of relativity, time travel and Einstein. Time is a rather complicated topic, we will try to convey it by making it the most understandable for you. Time travel in itself brings with it some paradoxes, so I think you will find…
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It is one of my favourite pieces of ( modern classical ) music – Anton Foek De Tijd (Time) · Louis Andriessen Louis Andriessen: De Tijd (with Members Of the Netherlands Chamber Choir)
And lifetimes Anton JieSamFoek// Hannah Fry Amsterdam, 21 January 2023– Nothing lies at the heart of science, engineering and mathematics. Nothing. Get that ? Nothing as in zero, of course. This cheeky yet powerful number has caused more controversy and provided more delight than any other digit I know. For one thing, it allows us to…
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