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"Uncertain Principles" features the miscellaneous ramblings of a physicist at a small liberal arts college. Physics, politics, pop culture, and occasional conversations with his dog.
"Prof. Orzel gives the impression of an everyday guy who just happens to have a vast but hidden knowledge of physics." (anonymous student evaluation comment)
Emmy is a German Shepherd mix, and the Queen of Niskayuna. She likes treats, walks, chasing bunnies, and quantum physics.
Recent Posts
- I Wasn't Made for These Times
- How to Teach Physics to Your Dog: Obsessive Update
- Links for 2010-01-13
- Air Travel Poll
- The Bozo Condensate
- Links for 2010-01-12
- Fitness Requires Challenge
- Austin, We Have a Problem
- A Lot of Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
- Dog Physics and Academic Blogging
Recent Comments
- alexx on A Lot of Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
- KS on Bell Labs vs. the LHC
- Ash on A Lot of Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
- Adam K on A Lot of Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
- joel--student on Opinions on WebAssign?
- Brian on A Lot of Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
- data recovery on A Lot of Knowledge Is a Dangerous Thing
- Uncle Al on Links for 2010-01-13
- J.J.E. on A Statement of Fact Cannot Be Unconscionable
- Amber S on How to Teach Physics to Your Dog: Obsessive Update
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