Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded. And the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic thing I know about physics.
You couldn’t be here if stars hadn’t exploded. Because the elements, the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron, all the things that matter for evolution weren’t created at the beginning of time. They were created in the nuclear furnaces of stars. And the only way they could get into your body is if the stars were kind enough to explode.
So forget Jesus. The stars died so you could be here today.
-Lawrence M. Krauss
Sometimes I wonder why people create alternate realities and selves, when science can be so romantic.
The higher being is you. Evolution proved it.
I embrace science with all my heart...
..And soul. Tee-hee. ^_^
14 comments:
Wow, you gave me a new perspective, science can indeed be romantic..:)
But that wont stop me from believing in a higher power..:D:)
Have a nice day.
do not know about evolution and higher being coz to me all are same...
...but yes science is romantic...
great post...
Cheers!
SUB
We create alternate universe because we can!!!! ;)
And in destruction, there is a new beginning. Romantic indeed.
Hmmm... "You are all stardust"! Romanticizing physics, an angle most people never think of, good one Nitisha!
Woohooo... didn't Mr. Krauss say it beautifully.
Thanks for sharing, the lines are beautiful and I'll remember them for long.
Cheers,
Blasphemous Aesthete
Starry!! :D
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Wonderful post, Nitisha. And this quote belongs here, on this page.
"A garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it." - Douglas Adams
I love stars ! And I hate physics ! But I love how physics and stars can together be so romantic ! Loved the post !:D
Karishma, that D.A. quote is so apt here for this post. I love it. :)
And I have a strange affinity for science, no matter I am doing a full-fledged business course now!
My curious mind can't help but question everything. Only science provides me rational answers. :)
"Every atom in your body came from a star that exploded. And the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poetic thing I know about physics.
You are all stardust."
The man who wrote that is a true genius :)
Great post
there is so much philosophy in most forms of science..even computer science(!) ..
Check this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cd36WJ79z4
There a conversation hosted by krauss with Dawkins somewhere... dekhlo.
I love this post...just 'discovered' your blog and have bookmarked it already"-)
There is actually a book called 'Stardust' by Mary Gribbins that you will love,as it is along the same lines..and also another book "Pale blue Dot" by Carl sagan...
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