Simple Quantum Physics (w/ George Greenstein), Parachute-less Falling, and Dog Adoption

Learn about a simple way to explain quantum physics, with a special guest, astrophysicisist George Greenstein. You’ll also learn about how to survive falling without a parachute, and how to avoid “speed-dating mistakes” when adopting a dog.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

How to Survive Falling Without a Parachute — https://curiosity.im/2LH2t1P 

Here's How to Avoid 'Speed-Dating Mistakes' When Adopting a Dog — https://curiosity.im/2LtJGal 

More from George Greenstein:

“Quantum Strangeness: Wrestling with Bell's Theorem and the Ultimate Nature of Reality” — https://amazon.com 

Other publications from George Greenstein on Amazon — https://amazon.com 

Website — http://www3.amherst.edu/~gsgreenstein/

Amherst College bio — https://www.amherst.edu/people/facstaff/gsgreenstein

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