Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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How much meat Samuel eats?
Its a straightforward question, right? True. We need to keep a tab on Samuel’s dietary intake, count the calories, as simple as that. What if Samuel lived in 5000 BC, I am not kidding, except perhaps we need to be sure on the name. Its no more a straightforward question nevertheless answerable. It uses a…
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A Photon has no mass. It can’t rest.
A) A Photon has no mass. B) A implies “It can’t rest”. C) Therefore it doesn’t have rest mass. D) Photon rest mass is zero. Assertion and reasoning; A is correct. B is correct and follows from A. C is correct, it does follow from B. But D is incorrect it does not follow from…
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Interesting Physics facts one would love for ever
Interesting fact 2; Give an example of a motion where when we apply a force on the object, the force produces motion of the particles along its own direction, the speed remains finite but does not change. According to F = ma, Newtons laws are valid for the motion but speed remains constant, while F…
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Happy Diwali
A very happy Diwali to all my readers and all those who I can’t directly wish so considering the vast gap that technology can still not measure up in connecting us all physically. Diwali or Dipaballi as well know is an Indian celebration in the month of November although the dates might alter to nearing…
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He is so simple he does not fall in love !
I came across the following wisdom from one of the revered religious Gurus of India, Swamy Paramahansa Yogananda and twisted it a little to fit my humor. Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become — Paramahansa Yogananda. — This drawing is…
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