If Earth spins, why don't we fall off? The physics behind the obvious
Discover why we're not thrown into space when Earth spins at 1,040 mph. The answer involves gravity, centrifugal force, and what would happen if Earth suddenly stopped.
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General annotations, reflections, and explorations on science, economics, and ideas that matter.
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Does Every Example Need an Exception? What Axioms Are and Why Rules Change
Not every rule is born from exceptions. Axioms are the zero point where rules begin â and sometimes, they change everything
Is there sound in space? The answer will surprise you
Space is silent⊠or is it? Physics has an answer that completely breaks common sense.
How does the classification of living beings work? From kingdom to species explained
classification of living beings, taxonomy, kingdom phylum class order, Linnaeus taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, species genus family
Why Do Casinos Always Win?
Law of large numbers, why casinos always win, casino probability, house edge, roulette mathematics, gambling
Hanlon's Razor: It's Not Malice, It's Stupidity
hanlon's razor, critical thinking, cognitive biases, empathy, incompetence, benefit of the doubt
Hitchens's Razor: What Can Be Asserted Without Evidence Can Be Dismissed Without Evidence
hitchens's razor, burden of proof, christopher hitchens, critical thinking, skepticism, scientific method, epistemology
Does 0.999... Equal 1?
0.999 equals 1, repeating decimal, why 0.999 is 1, mathematical proof, real numbers, infinity in mathematics
Occam's Razor: When the Simplest Answer Is (Almost Always) the Right One
occam's razor, principle of parsimony, simplicity, william of ockham, scientific method, critical thinking
Sisyphus, the Rock, and Why to Keep Going Even When Nothing Makes Sense
myth of sisyphus, albert camus, absurdism, existential philosophy, meaning of life, nihilism
1 + 1 Is Not Equal to 2
I discovered that confusing examples with proofs completely changed how I learn anything.
Smartphone Components: Understanding What Makes Each Part Work
Unveiling the magic behind smartphones â how each component really works, without technical fluff.