The relationship between the matter, energy, time and space of atoms

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The discussion revolves around the interplay between matter, energy, time, and space within an atom. Participants explore the complexity of this topic, suggesting that it may require extensive study in physics to fully understand.

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  • Some participants express that the question is too broad and suggest that a university-level education in physics may be necessary to address it adequately.
  • There are requests for textbook recommendations to aid in understanding the concepts related to the interplay of matter, energy, time, and space.
  • One participant mentions "Sneaking a Look at Gods Cards" as a potential starting point for reading.
  • Another participant suggests that high-school physics textbooks could also be beneficial for refreshing foundational knowledge.
  • There is a personal reflection on the value of revisiting high-school textbooks across various subjects, including geography, biology, and history, to gain comfort in understanding the world.
  • Some participants note the interconnectedness of different fields of study, such as geography, biology, history, and physics.

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Participants generally agree that the question is broad and complex, with no consensus on how to approach it or what specific resources to recommend. Multiple views on the necessity of formal education and the value of various textbooks remain present.

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The discussion highlights the limitations of understanding without formal study and the potential for personal theories to emerge in the absence of comprehensive knowledge.

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What is the interplay between matter, energy, time, and space within an atom?
 
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What anweser do you expect? This question is so broad that to answer it you should probably go to university and study physics.
 
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bjdx said:
What is the interplay between matter, energy, time, and space within an atom?
Get several text books and study them.
 
phinds said:
Get several text books and study them.
Could you recommend some text books? Thanks!
 
weirdoguy said:
What anweser do you expect? This question is so broad that to answer it you should probably go to university and study physics.
Could you recommend some text books? Thanks!
 
Or even high-school physics textbook.

It's OT, but hey, I'm still at a party and no interesting people are around so...

I had this idead to read all high-school textbooks to refresh my knowledge about the world. Like geography, biology, history, etc. Isn't it a great idea? I feel like, I don't have to remember all those things, it's just the fact that once/twice in my life I knew how the world works (besides physics), it gives me some kind of comfort a lot of people don't have (so they cling to personal theories)...
 
weirdoguy said:
Or even high-school physics textbook.

It's OT, but hey, I'm still at a party and no interesting people are around so...

I had this idead to read all high-school textbooks to refresh my knowledge about the world. Like geography, biology, history, etc. Isn't it a great idea? I feel like, I don't have to remember all those things, it's just the fact that once/twice in my life I knew how the world works (besides physics), it gives me some kind of comfort a lot of people don't have (so they cling to personal theories)...
You are right. Geography, biology, history and physics have a strong connection. You can read the works of Newton, Einstein and Hawking.
 

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