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Bad Movie Physics Hurt Scientific Understanding
eldavojohn writes "A paper published by UCF researchers claims that bad movie physics hurt students' understanding of real world physics. From the article, "Some people really do believe a bus traveling 70 mph can clear a 50-foot gap in a freeway, as depicted in the movie Speed." The professors published this paper out of fear that society will pay the price. One of the authors commented on advancements in the past years "All the luxuries we have today, the modern conveniences, are a result of the science research that went on in the '60s during the space race. It didn't just happen. It took people doing hard science to do it." I commented on the physics of the most recent Die Hard having problems detracting from my enjoyment of the movie but is it really the root of a growing problem of poor science & math among students?"
"This is why we need "Mind your Head" signs and warnings not to remove game cartridges or turn off the power when saving your game.."
Really? And for those who don't understand solid state physics, or engineering why should one not turn off the power or remove the cartridge? Apparently the intellectual crowd thinks that everyone should have their degree of understanding and if they don't then they label them "stupid". Is it any wonder most people roll their eyes and just ignore you.
The theory of relativity. It isn't a fact it's a merely guess and therefore FTL without time travel could very well be possible.
It's funny how much humans think that they know.
Wow: despite being so plain fucking wrong, you're quite the pompous shit.
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