Experiment day 117 to finish the week!
Discussing discoveries: microphysics people thought were delusions, AI deciphering history, and civilizations that disappeared.
Plus, a conversation on fantasy, the suspension of disbelief, and math to back it up.
Daily Reads
Hard to believe a physics phenomena went from conspiracy theory to reality within my lifetime. 1989!
It’s fascinating how little we know.
(Obligatory heads up on language in original post.)
“Well, my old field (lightning) contains the best UAP story nobody uses”
Impressive list. Barely scratches the surface of what’s yet to be discovered.
“i think AI is about to set off the biggest wave of historical discoveries ever”
A lot we don’t know about the ancient world. And it seems to be more and more connected that we think.
Amazed by the detail in this. If you’re a fantasy writer, this is an excellent read to help you in world building. Just remember: math doesn’t have to “math” when it’s fantasy.
And, using reality to help suspend disbelief is practical.
“Your Fantasy Capital Is Not Mathematically Impossible: Population, Magic, and the Hub-and-Spoke King”
