Speaking Human…Without the Human
The reason people struggle with physics is that the subject confounds a lot of our everyday expectations. Chad Orzel, physics professor at Union College, says the challenge of his job is “to find ways to translate physical ideas from mathematical equations into concepts drawing on everyday language and experience.” His response to this challenge was to create a distinctive voice: a dialogue between himself and Emmy, his German Shepherd mix.
Talking to a dog about physics? Just think about it: Quantum physics and relativity work in ways different from the everyday world around us. You have to get people to look ...
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