Physicist Explains Dimensions in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

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Published 2019-10-16
Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll, PhD, is challenged to explain the concept of dimensions to 5 different people; a child, a teen, a college student, a grad student, and an expert.

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Physicist Explains Dimensions in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

All Comments (21)
  • @Katanotkate
    That first kid was like "yo what's physics" and suddenly started explaining non euclidean geometry
  • @notAlbertbtw
    Physicist: allow me to explain Kid: no, allow ME to explain.
  • “You’re much better at this than I am” Kid : “Yeah”
  • @citraalfa6935
    As a physics student, the kid is the type of kid I always want to talk with. He doesn't know what physics means, but he has a strong intuition and good imagination which are the good starter to becoming a physician. He has talent and is hugely impressive
  • @jisanpissan2900
    The Kid at the beginning is like: I don’t know what physics means but here’s everything you need to know.
  • @deangelostudios
    "why?" "Why not?" "M'kay." - A coversation between two physicists
  • I love how people are saying the first part was scripted due to the amount of knowledge the child had. Yet, the Physicist actually looked a bit perplexed at times and truly taken aback. Especially when he began to realise he needs to up his game for this level already and his prepared questions.
  • I love how most experts here say "That's a very good question", they are changing the student's life :)
  • @chaboi9818
    When the theoretical physicist and string theorist started talking I’m surprised they didn’t start levitating around the room and communicating telepathically.
  • @ufodove
    “You’re smarter than me” Kid: yeah
  • @CatusMagus
    Loved how Rohan (the college student) kept asking further questions! It was so clear they wanted to learn as much as they could! 😄 Clifford (the expert) had an amazing charisma, and the banter between Sean and them was great! 😄
  • @SonnichFenn
    I could watch the 2 experts talk to each other for a long time
  • @arisufizu5698
    That 9 year old is smarter than he's supposed to be at that age. At that age all I remember doing was trying to turn super saiyan by shouting extremely loud
  • @shackyl
    That kid was one stick short of teaching us string theory
  • @B4L.
    this kid just made me think twice about my intelligence. 💀
  • @Jauphrey
    Each individual he explained dimensions to was just a different level of humbling to me. I fully expected to be amazed by the guest physicist. I did not expect to be impressed by every individual he was explaining to. Fantastic video, thank you all so much.
  • @laurafayehp
    Physicist: You’re better at explaining this than me Child: Yeah.
  • @M.C._3369
    Love the banter at the end with the other physicist. Started off kinda contrary but ended as a cordial, intellectual conversation I really appreciated 🙏
  • The kid's reply "yes, a lot" brought a bright smile on my face. Thanks to his science teachers.
  • @pythonq
    Physicist: Have you ever heard the word Physic? 9yo: yeah let me introduce to you some basics of linear algebra.