relativity and creativity

It's the most famous scientific equation of all time.

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E=mc²

What are its implications? Take a look at the increased amounts of (radioactive) C14, the atomic bombs, the nuclear reactors and the possibility of time travel. 

It’s such a beautiful equation.

Let’s talk briefly about the variables:

E is the energy

m is the mass

c is the speed of light (if squared, it is a really, really large number)

This equation tells us that a massive amount of energy can be obtained from small quantities of matter.

But it’s also not entirely correct. The real (or extended version of the) equation is E²=m²c⁴+p²c², this version accounts for momentum (the p part). The famous version’s variable for mass actually is the static mass. That is to say, the amount of energy that can be obtained from an object is equivalent to its static mass multiplied by a really, really large number.

Wait, does that mean mass can change? Well, yes. Mass of an object can change depending on the speed the object is traveling at, yet another implication of Einstein’s theory of relativity.

The idea is, once you get things moving, it’ll grow. There’s science behind this! Once you have an idea, slowly push it forward. As it moves, it will start gaining mass. It will grow bigger and bigger.

As the idea develops and grows, there will be an increase in mass. That mass along with the movement you’ve given it earlier will become momentum (p=mv; where m is mass, and v is velocity). Gather as much (or as little) momentum as you want. Your idea will move forward, your idea will grow and your idea will bring momentum to the world. Your idea will thrive.