Frames, Coordinates, and Different Maps

Economist Steve Landsburg gives a presentation based on his new book, which uses intuitive analogies to really explain the slowdown in time and other odd implications of the theory of special relativity.

Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:

• The YouTube version of this interview.
• Order Steve Landsburg's books.
• A great "Mechanical Universe" episode showing Lorentz transformations with intuitive animations.
• BMS interview with Landsburg on the math genius Grothendieck.
• Help support the Bob Murphy Show.