Powers of Ten

This is for encouragement, ideas, and support for people going through a faith transition no matter where you hope to end up. This is also the place to laugh, cry, and love together.
Post Reply
User avatar
MerrieMiss
Posts: 580
Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:03 pm

Powers of Ten

Post by MerrieMiss »

I have never been that interested in the science of where we came from, DNA, evolution, etc. It just never interested me. However, my eldest child is very much interested in astronomy, biology/life science so we read/watch a lot of related materials together. I don’t know if it is because I’m not TBM or if I’m just getting older, but I find my tastes and interests changing somewhat and I am beginning to find some of it fascinating.

We watched this video made in 1977 for IBM that shows the “Powers of Ten” – the video begins with a frame and moves out exponentially into space, and then does the same thing to the atomic level. It’s a fascinating video that really does get to the heart of how miniscule we are in the universe and how grand it is as well. I thought some people here might enjoy it.

https://vimeo.com/75568649
Top
Anon70
Posts: 606
Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2016 11:56 pm

Re: Powers of Ten

Post by Anon70 »

I like this video. It reminds me to put things in perspective... :).
Top
User avatar
Vlad the Emailer
Posts: 169
Joined: Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:03 pm
Location: Lower Midwest

Re: Powers of Ten

Post by Vlad the Emailer »

Wow...very cool. Thanks MerrieMiss.
When an honest man discovers he is mistaken, he will either cease being mistaken, or cease being honest. - Anonymous

Say what you want about the sweet miracle of unquestioning faith, I consider a capacity for it terrifying. - Kurt Vonnegut
Top
Korihor
Posts: 1239
Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2016 10:37 am

Re: Powers of Ten

Post by Korihor »

Image
Reading can severely damage your ignorance.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Support”