The Greatness of Physics - Express Your Love!

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The forum discussion centers on the relationship between physics and mathematics, with participants expressing strong opinions on their respective importance. Key points include the assertion that physics is a discovery of the natural world, while mathematics serves as a tool for understanding physical phenomena. The debate references historical figures such as Thales and Galileo, emphasizing the evolution of physics as a discipline that employs the scientific method. Participants agree that while mathematics is essential for solving physics problems, it cannot explain the fundamental workings of the universe without the context provided by physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic physics concepts, including the scientific method.
  • Familiarity with mathematical principles relevant to physics.
  • Knowledge of historical figures in science, particularly Thales and Galileo.
  • Awareness of the philosophical implications of physics and mathematics.
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  • Explore the scientific method in physics and its historical development.
  • Study the contributions of Thales and Galileo to the fields of mathematics and physics.
  • Investigate the role of mathematics in formulating physical theories, especially in quantum mechanics.
  • Examine philosophical debates surrounding the nature of physics and mathematics.
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This discussion is beneficial for students of physics, educators in science, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of scientific disciplines, particularly those exploring the interplay between physics and mathematics.

  • #61
I like Serena said:
Ah, seeing that your reply came after Pranav-Arora's, I'm glad you're watching Pranav.
Pranav will definitely benefit from you watching over him/her. :biggrin:

I am a male!
 
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  • #62
I thought physics was great, but I found out that what I really like is mathematics, whether it's applied on physics, economics, finance...
 
  • #63
I used to love Physics. I felt we had great potential together.

Then she converted her potential energy to kinetic energy and left.

And now I'm so bitter I love no one.
 
  • #64
BobG said:
I used to love Physics. I felt we had great potential together.

Then she converted her potential energy to kinetic energy and left.

And now I'm so bitter I love no one.

Well don't just sit there!
Get some energy of your own (chemical, potential, exponential, mitochondrial, <fill in any type of energy>) and follow in her trajectory.
Perhaps you can intercept hers! :smile:
 
  • #65
BobG said:
I used to love Physics. I felt we had great potential together.

Then she converted her potential energy to kinetic energy and left.

And now I'm so bitter I love no one.



I love physics too, but I doubt she loves me... Huh!
 
  • #66
drizzle said:
I love physics too, but I doubt she loves me... Huh!

Her love is relative. :frown:
 
  • #67
Maths is part of physics in other words physicists do maths.How many mathematicians do physics?:biggrin:

Anyway,I love brussel sprouts
 
  • #68
BobG said:
I used to love Physics. I felt we had great potential together.

Then she converted her potential energy to kinetic energy and left.

And now I'm so bitter I love no one.

:smile:
 
  • #69
Char. Limit said:
Funny thing is, I never said which is "more important" or "more useful to society". I just said "Math is better than physics."

Which by the way, is totally true from my perspective. In my opinion, math is just better.
Pffft. The analogy that's most apt is: physics is to math as sex is to masturbation.
 
  • #70
vela said:
Pffft. The analogy that's most apt is: physics is to math as sex is to masturbation.

:smile:
 
  • #71
vela said:
Pffft. The analogy that's most apt is: physics is to math as sex is to masturbation.

And paying for a physics education is like paying for... :biggrin:
 
  • #72
Better than what paying for a math education would be like. :wink:
 
  • #73
vela said:
Better than what paying for a math education would be like. :wink:

:smile:
 
  • #74
vela said:
Better than what paying for a math education would be like. :wink:

Zing!
 
  • #75
Not to burst the party or anything but one has not truly opened their eyes to other fields until they like it.

I used to be very one-dimensional. It started out with the elegance of physics, then I saw the beauty in math. And for a long time I was pigeonholing my interests toward those fields. Its often very hard to take the jump into the other side and see the beauty of other things. But I took a great deal of interest in why I like certain things and why other people like different things.

Certainly its not engrained into your genetics to like physics or chemistry. But it solely dependso on your past experience and certain internal communications/paradigms that you have obtained over your life time.

Jump start some time and now I also love biology, chemistry, business, social sciences, psychology/neuroscience, philosophy, nanotechnology, etc.. etc.. As a result, I have a gained a MUCH deeper appreciation and love of life.

I urge others to challenge the paradigms of their one-dimensional interest and look upon other things. You miss a big part of life until you truly open your eyes.
 
  • #76
Nano-Passion said:
Jump start some time and now I also love biology

*shakes head* Another one bites the dust. :-p
 

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