Why does light travel so quickly?

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The discussion revolves around the question of why light travels at its observed speed. Participants engage in a light-hearted exchange, touching on various humorous and speculative angles related to the topic.

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  • Some participants express confusion about the initial question and seek clarification.
  • There are humorous remarks about the nature of the question and the phrasing used by the thread creator.
  • One participant suggests that the speed of light is "juuuust about right," prompting further inquiry into why this is the case.
  • Another participant questions why light moves at all, proposing that it is due to the rigidity of the vacuum.
  • A more elaborate, albeit humorous, theory is introduced regarding the Inuit Planck length poly dimensional theorem, though the contributor admits to lacking knowledge on the subject.
  • Several participants engage in playful banter, referencing the absurdity of the discussion and suggesting other whimsical questions related to Earth.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the nature of light's speed or the underlying reasons for it. Multiple competing views and humorous takes remain present throughout the discussion.

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The discussion includes a mix of serious inquiry and playful commentary, with some participants expressing uncertainty and others making light of the topic. The lack of formal scientific rigor in the responses reflects a casual forum atmosphere.

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Why does light travel so...

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russ_watters said:
It finally happened!

HAHAHHAHAHAHA SCORE! Merry Christmas!

Put a thread up for it!
 
russ_watters said:
It finally happened!

Thank you for doing this Russ! I wanted to but I am on a mobile device. Hahaha!
 


so i wonder what lesson(s) should be drawn from this?
 


rbj said:
so i wonder what lesson(s) should be drawn from this?

That the speed at which light travels is juuuust about right...
 


I don't get it. Please slap me silly and make me understand.
 


Newai said:
I don't get it. Please slap me silly and make me understand.

Did you click on the thumbnail :smile:?
 


I love it! :biggrin:
 


lisab said:
Did you click on the thumbnail :smile:?

Doh! I did, but I only noticed part of it.

lisab said:
That the speed at which light travels is juuuust about right...

Now we need a thread in Quantum Physics that asks why this. By a user named G. Locks.
 
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"Why does light travel so just right?"
 
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Char. Limit said:
"Why does light travel so just right?"

:smile: That's what I've always wanted to know!
 
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russ_watters said:
It finally happened!
lolz
 
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:smile:
 
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It makes me look like I may have posted a silly thread though :(
 
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Pengwuino said:
It makes me look like I may have posted a silly thread though :(

I know, lol...
 
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Good find, Russ!
 
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Poor Pengwuino.
 
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The real question is why is light even moving at all?!
 
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Blenton said:
The real question is why is light even moving at all?!

obviously because the vacuum is rigid
 
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Electrolux is good.
 
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Blenton said:
The real question is why is light even moving at all?!

I would attempt to describe the Inuit Planck length poly dimensional theorem of how if one moves too slowly or too quickly, the yo-yo, and therefore the universe, would collapse if not maintained at the correct speed, but I do not know a single word on Inuit.

Sorry.
 
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More to the point, why doesn't my wife travel light?
 
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Proton Soup said:
obviously because the vacuum is rigid

Turgid-Vacuum-Theory went out with the 'Aroused-God' conjecture! Man my mind is in the gutter today...
 
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OmCheeto said:
I would attempt to describe the Inuit Planck length poly dimensional theorem of how if one moves too slowly or too quickly, the yo-yo, and therefore the universe, would collapse if not maintained at the correct speed, but I do not know a single word on Inuit.

Sorry.

Are you sure? I think "Inuit" is an Inuit word...
 
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russ_watters said:
It finally happened!

YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING! NEITHER THREAD CREATOR USED ADVERBS TO DESCRIBE A VERB?

"Why does light travel so quickly."
"Why does light travel so slowly."
 
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lisab said:
Are you sure? I think "Inuit" is an Inuit word...

Woah... that was very "Yo Dawg."
 
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lisab said:
Are you sure? I think "Inuit" is an Inuit word...

I think, "Igloo" must be... and I remember that the curved blade they use as a multitool is an, "ulu"... or "ooloo"... *sp?*. A psychotic social studies teacher made us watch the folks kill and butcher a seal (on video)... at a young age. Practically everyone was crying, "the poor seal!", and the girls were just weeping.
 
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Shame on you all jesters!

STOP LAUGHING and realize that this very profound question was brought forward by *ONE* ENLIGHTENED USER!

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Christmas Revelation...

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(:smile:)


Honestly, I think I was... well, how should I put it... (just to a minor degree :blushing:) "somewhat guilty" in "convincing" physicsnoob12 that the speed of light is VERY slow...

WHAT DID I DO?? :cry:
 
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w00t
Newai said:
I don't get it. Please slap me silly and make me understand.
Ok.Next we need to orchestrate "Why is Earth so big?" and "Why is Earth so small?" :smile:
 
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FtlIsAwesome said:
w00t
Ok.

Next we need to orchestrate "Why is Earth so big?" and "Why is Earth so small?" :smile:

Ha! 'Brought To You By Lewis Carrol, of Alice In Wonderland Fame!' :smile:
 

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