Game to help see visual effects of SR

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The discussion revolves around a game developed by the MIT Game Lab called "A Slower Speed of Light," which is intended to help users visualize the effects of special relativity (SR). Participants share links to the game and other resources that aid in understanding SR concepts.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant introduces the game "A Slower Speed of Light" as a resource for visualizing special relativity.
  • Another participant notes that the game is well-known and suggests it should be included in an FAQ for easier access.
  • A third participant agrees with the suggestion and appreciates the additional resource shared.
  • A link to an older thread discussing similar topics is provided by another participant.

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Participants generally agree on the value of the game and other resources for visualizing special relativity, but there is no consensus on the best way to organize or present these resources within the forum.

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Hi everyone, I just wanted to share this really cool game MIT Game Lab made, it's called A Slower Speed of Light:
http://gamelab.mit.edu/games/a-slower-speed-of-light/

Sorry if this is already commonly known among people interested in SR (probably is- but maybe there's a few people who haven't seen it).
 
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Yes it's very well known but it should probably be added as something akin to an FAQ so that people take clear notice of it; they can then can access it readily at anytime. Making a thread for it probably won't be useful since this thread will soon get drowned in a sea of other threads.

There are in fact quite a few other resources online that are amazing for visualizing SR. Here's another: http://www.spacetimetravel.org/
 
Ah, that makes sense.
And that's a great site, thanks!
 

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