In this episode of the Hyperthesis, Liam, Pheely, and Patrick discuss Einstein's theory of special relativity. This counter-intuitive theory treats time and space as a single entity, changing our notion of how the universe is perceived depending on an observer's frame of reference. We discuss some famous thought experiments and paradoxes which are used to understand special relativity, and differentiate it from classical physics. First we discuss classical relativity in the form of the Doppler effect and the acoustic interference of sound waves produced by overhead flying planes. Finally, Patrick tells the story of Albert Einstein, one of the most famous physicists of all time.
