We all remember our first lessons in science and mathematics. Some with fonder memories than others. However, for most of us it has been a mishmash of instructors who either do not understand the subject matter or those who do not understand how to teach. Rarely are we fortunate enough to find an instructor in science or mathematics that is capable in both areas.
When I was young I was fortunate enough to have excellent instructors. However, this all changed when I attended college. In college I found that the majority of instructors either did not know how to teach or sent their assistants to regurgitate their latest book. In the end I realized that I would be on my own to learn the subject matter.
Learning science and mathematics on one's own is not an easy task. Both subject areas are vast as they have evolved in parallel with human society branching in various directions along the way. I am in no ways an expert or claim to have any expertise in science or mathematics. However, I am offering a unique learning perspective from this blog. In this social media experiment, we will learn what many consider as the most dreaded of subjects together, physics. We will start from the building blocks and build our way towards a greater understanding of the world around us and eventually the universe. I will try an keep each lesson concise and offer examples that everyone can understand.
You may ask who this blog is for.
- You turn on the science channel at night and watch the latest special hosted by Michio Kaku and now want to play around with some ideas in your spare time
- Your child just asked you what is gravity and you said it makes things fall down
- You just read Simon Singh's totally awesome book, Big Bang, the Origin of the Universe and realized there is so much more to know
- You are a student or a parent of a student struggling with the fundamentals of science and mathematics
Well I hope you join me in a fantastic journey and a wonderful social experiment. Who knows, a little understanding of the world around you just might change your life!
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