Does Time Really Exist and How Can We Measure It w/ Chad Orzel (#406)

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Today on Into the Impossible, we’re exploring the fascinating realm
of time with none other than the timekeeper himself – Chad
Orzel.  Chad is a professor of physics and science
communicator renowned for his popular science books, How to Teach
Quantum Physics to Your Dog, Breakfast with Einstein, and How to
Teach Relativity to Your Dog. He is also a regular contributor to
Forbes.com.  In his most recent book, A Brief History of
Timekeeping, Chad revisits the delicate negotiations involved in
Gregorian calendar reform, the intricate and entirely unique system
employed by the Maya, and how the problem of synchronizing clocks
at different locations ultimately required us to abandon the idea
of time as an absolute and universal quantity.  From sundials
to sandglasses and mechanical clocks, this sharp and engaging story
isn't just about the science of timekeeping—it's a riveting tale
encompassing politics, philosophy, and the very essence of space
and time. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:07 Judging a
book by its cover 00:05:07 Galileo’s telescope helmet 00:10:23 The
connection between time and astronomy 00:13:11 Why is longitude so
hard to measure? 00:15:32 The relativity of simultaneity 00:22:12
The future of education after COVID 00:25:55 The standard
definition of time 00:31:19 Attosecond clocks 00:36:33 Why time is
so much more perplexing than space 00:40:23 How to teach students
new things 00:43:14 On education   00:49:05 Outro —
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