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Goats Behind Doors

There’s a whole category of things to think about, where the answer to a puzzle or question is so nonintuitive that you’re almost frustrated when you…

Apr 18 •

For all of human history, right up until the modern era, all of the great sounds we ever made just kind of vanished into the cosmos.

Mar 27 •

Chef's Shockwave

I’m not a chef, although I did spend some time working in restaurants, and even briefly considered making a career run.

Mar 18 •

Jan 24 •

Demon is derived from an ancient Greek word, originally from the Proto-Indo-European *dai-, meaning to divide or to distribute. This implied that a…

Jan 15 •

Maxwell's Demon

I happen to know that James Clerk Maxwell was 48 years old when he died.

Dec 13, 2024 •

Schrödinger's cat

I’m not a fan of gatekeeping jargon, but if I heard the phrase Schrödinger's cat when I was in my 20s, my ears would perk up.

Dec 11, 2024 •

Ever glance upward at a bright light, only to find yourself needing to sneeze?

Nov 18, 2024 •

Zero Player Games

Nov 14, 2024 •

Birthdays in a Room

There’s this imaginary person who makes their money by going around various rooms, placing little bets with people.

Nov 9, 2024 •

The Substance and the Fabric

There’s an equation in physics you might have heard of:

Nov 5, 2024 •

Chasing Your Own Tail

Ever watch a puppy chase their own tail?

Nov 4, 2024 •

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