Monthly Archives: August 2021

Why is quantum mechanics weird? The bomb experiment

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

[…] I have done quite a few videos to demystify quantum mechanics. In this video I want to explain just why quantum mechanics is weird. Is it entanglement or superpositions? Schrödinger’s cats? Not quite, really. But the famous Elitzur-Vaidman Bomb … Continue reading →

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How Distant Galaxies Mess With Our Lives

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

Tiny particles from distant galaxies have caused plane accidents, election interference and game glitches. This video is sponsored by Brilliant. The first 200 people to sign up via https://brilliant.org/veritasium get 20% off a yearly subscription. This video was inspired by … Continue reading →

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A Chairy Tale

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

In this Oscar®-nominated short film, a chair, animated by Evelyn Lambart, refuses to be sat upon, forcing a young man to perform a sort of dance with the chair. The musical accompaniment is by Ravi Shankar and Chatur Lal. This … Continue reading →

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Canon

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

This short animation explores the “canon”, a form of musical “round” in which each singer picks up the words and tune of a song after the preceding singer. Through a combination of animation and live action, this lively musical film … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t We Make New Stradivari Violins?

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Stradivarius are synonymous with quality, but how we can replicate their sound is a mystery! Hosted by: Hank Green […]

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Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22
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The transparency of fragility and the art of rebirth ( life death life cycles) | Benji Reid

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22
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Dating is Shit

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

In a world of apps, dick pics and commitment issues, dating can be tiring and can start to take a toll on a person, this animation is a grim view of how it can be. This film was rotoscoped and … Continue reading →

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Babylonians Used Pythagoras Theory 1000 Years Before He Was Born

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Hello and welcome! My name is Anton and in this video, we will talk about a new confirmation that Pythagorean triangles were well known and used much before he was born. Paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10…. […]

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World’s OLDEST Homework

Posted on August 31, 2021 by agogo22

[…] Sources: A Remarkable Collection of Babylonian Mathematical Texts, Jöran Friberg, Springer (2007): https://www.ams.org/notices/200809/tx… A great introduction to the number system and tablets by Insights into Mathematics (authors of relevant papers mentioned in this video): https://youtu.be/J5Ug3Cr8RUE Australian mathematician discovers applied … Continue reading →

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