Physics for Future Presidents

[DrRocket]

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>Richard Muller (the&nbsp;Muller associated with the Nemisis hypothesis) of the UC Berkeley Physics Department has developed a very nice physics class for a general audience.&nbsp; It covers most of the topics in modern physics at a conceptual level with minimal mathematics. but at a deep conceptual level.&nbsp; Berkeley has made videos of all 26 complete lectures available on YouTube.&nbsp; The lectures typically run a bit over 1 hour, but the time goes quickly if you are interested.&nbsp; His style is engaging.&nbsp; He covers some interesting examples, including the basic mechanism for global warming and the truth about the Roswell incident. The videos are available at this site:</p><p>http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Physics+10&search_type=</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[derekmcd]

<p>I've watched nearly all of them... very well done, though I a bit mistified why he, on a couple different occations, states the milky way only has 10 billion stars.&nbsp; I'm guessing just a brain fart.&nbsp; Happens to the best of them.</p><p>Regardless, quality lectures that keep you interested.&nbsp; I second the recommendation. </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <div> </div><br /><div><span style="color:#0000ff" class="Apple-style-span">"If something's hard to do, then it's not worth doing." - Homer Simpson</span></div> </div>

 

[centsworth_II]

<font color="#666699"><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>...10 billion....<br /> Posted by derekmcd</DIV></font><br />Maybe thinking about star lifespan in years. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[MeteorWayne]

<p>I have seen no signs that any presidential candidate (nor for that matter 98% of Senators and Congressman) would derive any benefit from such lectures. It's sadly, all politics, no science, all the time.<img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-yell.gif" border="0" alt="Yell" title="Yell" /></p><p>Thanx for the link, I'll set it up in the background to get through when I have the time.</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><font color="#000080"><em><font color="#000000">But the Krell forgot one thing John. Monsters. Monsters from the Id.</font></em> </font></p><p><font color="#000080">I really, really, really, really miss the "first unread post" function</font><font color="#000080"> </font></p> </div>

 

[DrRocket]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I have seen no signs that any presidential candidate (nor for that matter 98% of Senators and Congressman) would derive any benefit from such lectures. It's sadly, all politics, no science, all the time.Thanx for the link, I'll set it up in the background to get through when I have the time. <br />Posted by MeteorWayne</DIV></p><p>While they might not derive benefit, there are 26 lectures, each over an hour in length, and if we could keep senators and congressmen in a fixed location and under supervision for even that short period of time the rest of us might benefit.<br /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[a_lost_packet_]

<p><BR/>Replying to:<BR/><DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>While they might not derive benefit, there are 26 lectures, each over an hour in length, and if we could keep senators and congressmen in a fixed location and under supervision for even that short period of time the rest of us might benefit. <br /> Posted by DrRocket</DIV></p><p>The expression "Herding Cats" comes to mind... </p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>

 

[DrRocket]

<p>Bump.</p><p>There have recently been several physics&nbsp;questions from folks that could be answered by watching these excellent vidoes.&nbsp; <br /></p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

 

[BoJangles]

<p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">I&nbsp;didn&rsquo;t notice this thread, those videos were my little secret though unfortunately I&rsquo;m watching them out of order which is why my questions bounce around&nbsp;a lot.</font></p><p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3">Here are some more lecture series I find interesting. </font></p><p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm" class="MsoNormal"><font face="Calibri" size="3"><edit>&nbsp;I started another thread here</font></p><p style="margin-top:0cm;margin-left:0cm;margin-right:0cm" class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p align="center"><font color="#808080">-------------- </font></p><p align="center"><font size="1" color="#808080"><em>Let me start out with the standard disclaimer ... I am an idiot, I know almost nothing, I haven’t taken calculus, I don’t work for NASA, and I am one-quarter Bulgarian sheep dog.  With that out of the way, I have several stupid questions... </em></font></p><p align="center"><font size="1" color="#808080"><em>*** A few months blogging can save a few hours in research ***</em></font></p> </div>

 

[Meric]

<p>These videos sound like my cup of tea.&nbsp; I have just recently finished reading "A Brief History of Time" by Stephen Hawkings.&nbsp; It sounds like these videos will keep me occupied for some time.&nbsp; Thanks for the link Dr. Rocket!!</p> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p align="center"><font color="#993300"><font size="2"><font color="#000000"> </font><em><font color="#000000">Those who never make mistakes, are always led by those who do.</font></em></font></font></p> </div>