General Theory Of Relativity Turns 100
100 years ago today, Albert Einstein first wrote down his general theory of relativity. It’s still the most plausible explanation of gravity and remains key
Something extra to be thankful for this year.
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You know, I read the first half of it.
Its amazingly well written and simple to understand. Youd expect it to be all maths, but the maths only comes in when strictly needed.
I'm not claiming I "get" it all, of course, but its not nearly as out of reach to the "common folk" as youd expect. Einstine seems to have been both a genius at "spotting something other people did not", but also very articulate with getting the ideas across.
It has been really awesome to experience all these things I read about in books that happened at the turn of the 20th century, turning 100 years old. This, the events surrounding WW I, and so forth. I hope I get to be around when the events of the most pivotal time in the modern era start to celebrate their century mark, namely the events of the 1930s and 1940s.
Don't think I'll be around to see the centennial of the stuff from the turbulent 60s, as that would put me close to the 100 year mark myself, but I have a shot at the 30s and 40s events.
BTW, to experience the things from WW I (week by week as they happened, only 100 years later), check out this channel. It is one of the best and objective channels on YouTube (and the comment section is uncommonly civil, decent, engaging, and informative).
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUcyEsEjhPEDf69RRVhRh4A
+Thomas Wrobel I've found that once it deviates into the deep math I'm lost, but those who are truly skilled can in fact explain some of the most complex workings/theories on how our universe works in terms I can totally get. Brian Greene, Michio Kaku, Brian Cox, etc are all very good at that.
+West Kagle Yeah I agree… kinda wild to be able to reflect on whats transpired and what impact it's had on the world today.
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