A Problem Squared 050 = Nearly an Hour of Mirth About Places Called Perth
Jan 2, 2023
Comparing the cities of Perth, Australia and Perth, Scotland. The hosts discuss the isolation and redevelopment happening in Perth. The speakers explore the concept of a carillon and play Waltzing Matilda on the bells. Scaling up human DNA to the size of a tower and its potential height and collisions. Discussing the number of steps and design changes in tall structures. Scaling the DNA tower to reach the International Space Station, the moon, Mars, and Venus.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Discussion about eating pies and the award-winning Miami Bakers
04:16 • 2min
New Year's Milestone and Unconventional Gift Exchange
06:08 • 2min
Comparing Perth, Australia to Perth, Scotland
08:18 • 10min
Carillon Bells and a Sidetracked Discussion
18:25 • 15min
Scaling up Human DNA: Tower Height and Collisions
33:49 • 7min
Counting Steps and Changing Designs of Structures
40:24 • 1min
Scaling the DNA Tower
41:47 • 17min