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humanino said:I have no idea who that was designed for, possibly to indoctrinate children. The music is very poor, the science is inexistent, the political argument is preposterous. I consider you insult physicists by posting that this loss of time is suitable for them.
It does ridicule GW alarmists in general and Al Gore in particular. It is a political joke. A scientific joke should have the beginning of a scientific content. Why is it suitable for "physicists" or even "scientists" in general ?jobyts said:Do you get insulted when you watch a movie where animals talk, because in real life it doesn't happen?
"Christmas Carol for the Physicists" is a humorous poem written by physicist Sidney Perkowitz, which applies principles of physics to the traditional Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas". It was published in the journal Physics Today in 2011.
Sidney Perkowitz wrote "Christmas Carol for the Physicists" as a fun way to combine his love for physics and the holiday season. He wanted to show that physics can be applied to everyday situations and also bring a smile to people's faces.
The poem mentions various scientific concepts such as Newton's Laws of Motion, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and relativity. It also references famous physicists like Albert Einstein and Max Planck.
While the poem is meant to be lighthearted and humorous, the scientific concepts mentioned are accurate. However, they may be simplified or exaggerated for the sake of the poem's rhyming and storytelling.
Yes, "Christmas Carol for the Physicists" can be used as a fun and unique way to introduce or reinforce scientific concepts in a classroom or educational setting. It can also spark discussions and further explorations of these concepts.