Time Travel in Pop Culture and Science

In this chapter, the speakers mix humor and nostalgia as they discuss Albert Brooks' film 'Mother' and the TV show 'Northern Exposure,' showcasing their fondness for classic media. They then dive into the complexities of atomic clocks, exploring the roles of cesium and quartz in timekeeping and the precise definition of a second. The conversation highlights the advancements in time measurement technology and its implications for understanding Earth's rotation.