DO WE REALLY UNDERSTAND THIS UNIVERSE?

Two videos which challenge our ideas

What is the universe made of?

According to our best theories of physics, the fundamental building blocks of matter are not particles, but continuous fluid-like substances known as 'quantum fields'. David Tong explains what we know about these fields, and how they fit into our understanding of the Universe.

What else is known now?

Quantum Holography of DNA with Ulrike Granögger:

I shared this video a couple of years ago in an article on Hive.blog but it did not attract many views or comments at that time. It was a great influence on me and it supported my firm belief that there is no such thing as ‘junk DNA’. In fact, I came to doubt that DNA was correctly understood at all. The experiments of genetically modified life and synthetic organisms like Venter’s Synthia are all the more horrific when considered in the light of this knowledge.

I am hopeful that there is now a greater willingness to dispense with old paradigms and embrace new, ground-breaking ideas.

Image: Michael Faraday lecturing at the Royal Institute in 1846 on electric and magnetic fields

Electro-magnetic frequencies and radiation are so very important and so incredibly delicate that it is vital we understand them better to ensure that we do nothing, as a species, which might damage, or worse, destroy their life supporting and almost miraculous behaviour.

ONWARDS
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