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Physics in a Box - Page 2

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Physics is a field of understanding which is based on physical laws. These laws form the underpinnings of scientific theory, research and development, and practical application to our daily lives. At this level, physics is related to all the other sciences. The natural world demonstrates these laws in action. As a matter of fact, it was observation of the natural world that caused man to pursue "philosophy" and which led to the principles of scientific study so familiar today. Biology, chemistry, engineering, even art and music are reflective of, if not dependent on, the laws which define our understanding of the universe. There is, in fact, no plausible way to separate physics from all of the other scientific fields. Even metaphysics, spirituality, cosmology and others of these "less than scientific" areas of human thought are interconnected with the same laws of physics as those which laid the groundwork for Einstein's theories.

Thinking Outside the Box

And so, just as some of our more resourceful theorists apply themselves to "thinking outside the box," I, too, must remember not to limit myself to a physics without music, or a physics without nature, or a physics without humanity. And perhaps if I can remember that physics is not limited to a few weather-worn, trite approaches to the remarkable thing that is life, then perhaps I will keep that spirit of enthusiasm that got me interested in physics in the first place. The greatest accomplishments in theoretical physics were not achieved by walking the aisles of a library. They were made by reaching for the stars. I think that would be worth writing about, don't you?

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