The Rest Is Science Why We Follow Orders We Know Are Wrong
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Jan 22, 2026 Can we store summer heat for winter use? Discover the fascinating concept of underground heat batteries in Canada. Dive into the mind-bending idea of perceiving a fourth dimension through unique simulations. Explore how authority shapes our actions, with stories from psychological experiments that reveal why ordinary people sometimes act against their values. The discussion ranges from Einstein's theories on light and gravity to real-life ethical dilemmas that challenge our moral compass.
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Underground Heat As Seasonal Battery
- The earth can act as a large seasonal heat battery by storing summer heat underground for winter use.
- Effective systems need shared infrastructure across many homes to limit heat loss and be economical.
How We Glimpse A Fourth Spatial Dimension
- Mirrors and simulations let us infer higher spatial dimensions but only show projections into three dimensions.
- Childhood perception and specialized puzzles (e.g., 4D Rubik's cubes) are our best practical routes to 'seeing' extra spatial directions.
Why Gravity Bends Light
- Gravity bends the space that light travels through, so light follows curved geodesics even without mass.
- Einstein's elevator thought experiment links acceleration and gravity and predicted light deflection confirmed in the 1919 eclipse.
