The chapter delves into the concept of mathematical concepts existing in physical reality, focusing on irrational numbers like the square root of two and negative mass. It discusses how certain mathematical ideas may not be physically realizable, like the square root of two's infinite decimal expansion, and the theoretical implications of negative mass on energy conservation.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-host Harrison Greenbaum, and astrophysicist Janna Levin answer questions on the far away and the far out, including Andromeda's impending collision with the Milky Way, white holes, a holographic universe, and more. Prepare to get trippy!
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(Originally released February 15, 2019)
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