In physics, scientists have to account for the observer effect—that is, the observation of something fundamentally changes its state. This is particularly important in the study of quantum mechanics. A common example for us lay people is taking a tire pressure—doing so reduces the tire’s pressure. Likewise, in physics, observing non-luminous material typically requires theContinue reading “Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and Me: The Observer Effect”
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It’s Okay to Eat Fruit Cuz They Don’t Have Any Feelings
Pounder was a watermelon. He was minding his own business when a man came to the counter with a knife aimed at him. Pounder was angry. He rolled off the counter and landed on the man’s foot. The man yelled and dropped his knife. It stuck right into Pounder. He groaned and then died. TheContinue reading “It’s Okay to Eat Fruit Cuz They Don’t Have Any Feelings”
His Smile Lit Up a Room and Other Things to Say at My Funeral 