Were the Physics Topics Too Complex?

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Quantum Math is included in most entry level government testing, it has become a way of progression. I found the excerpts on Quantum theories very refreshing, reinforcing the timed events that follow after the discussion of the Professor presents her theory on Space. The story is a fast paced unexpected tragedy, the storyteller loses at every situation, 1) didn't get the Professors point about the Theory, 2) Homelessness 3) Boy can't get girl 4) Runs into a Criminal Intrigue.

The mere fact that he is hiding while traveling underground to reach lab classes, spells H-E-L-P, psych-co-therapy.
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NetMassimo wrote: 01 Nov 2020, 11:44 It depends a lot on the reader's knowledge. I read "hard" science fiction and scientific articles, so it wasn't a problem for me. On the other hand, I understand that for someone with no knowledge of quantum physics the topic might have been too complex.
It's the same story with me. I am definitely not a physic, but I have read a lot of sci-fi and popular books about physics. Therefore, this book was not very difficult for me.
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Just like there are nerds who are not into something but they know about it anyway. So are a lot of people who understand about religion but are not religious. Know a lot about physics but they are social workers. Some readers may just go deeper into the story and seek understanding even if the subjects are not within the scope of what they already know. Therefore, although I think general subjects can entice an audience, I believe the science in this story gives it its uniqueness.
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lavkathleen wrote: 01 Nov 2020, 23:55 The scientific aspects of it were surely too complex for me. Majority of it weren't discussed in my high school. I think I have a general grasp of it, though. I think the author was interested in going into the details of it because it's where it all stems. You can't get the bigger picture if you don't have the tiny details.
I agree with you. Sometimes authors have to expand on certain complex or specific topics because otherwise readers would no understand the topic entirely. I would much rather be confused because I am no expert on certain topic that have a book with a scarcity of details.
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No I don't think so. Because I am also well aware of the Quantum physics and its use in the field. So I didn't find it too complex.
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Yeah, they were too complex! I don't even understand most of the physics terms that were used.
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I am familiar with the scientific topics discussed i the book as the author was driving his point, but i believe the explanations and dialogue made it a bit easier for those new to those topics to comprehend the topics.
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lavkathleen wrote: 01 Nov 2020, 23:55 The scientific aspects of it were surely too complex for me. Majority of it weren't discussed in my high school. I think I have a general grasp of it, though. I think the author was interested in going into the details of it because it's where it all stems. You can't get the bigger picture if you don't have the tiny details.
It is for this reason that I think the pleasure of reading this book is limited to a narrower audience. Narrow terminology and knowledge of physics can influence this.
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Well, I studied Engineering so I am familiar with most of the Physics topics, but I think the author did a great explanation on the subject.
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The physics topics were very complex but friendly. I appreciate the authors stile of introducing the topics they were interesting to even new readers.
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Personally, I find Physics to be a very challenging subject. However, I always enjoy books like Timewise because it makes the unbearable topics seem very light and fun to read through.
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I think that the topics were needed to be discussed to make the book more real. However, at some places, I do think they were a little more elaborate than needed.
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I think the perceived complexity of the content is strongly dependent upon the academic background of each reader individually. That being said, a large majority of the physics topics would likely perplex most people. Readers encounter mentions of diffraction, fractals, the Planck Interval, wave-particle duality, spatial distortion, and rapid-inflation postulates. Even with the included definitions and explanations that were provided, a great quantity of those concepts were tricky to grasp. While they undoubtedly highlighted the author's clear understanding of the field, I'm not convinced their collective presence was absolutely necessary to support the chosen storyline. They were fascinating to read about though!
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I think the author going into a detailed discussion on physics is necessary. No doubt, all readers will not find it equally interesting but we cannot all deny that we learned one or two new concepts from the book.
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Gift5 wrote: 06 Dec 2020, 01:59 I am familiar with the scientific topics discussed i the book as the author was driving his point, but i believe the explanations and dialogue made it a bit easier for those new to those topics to comprehend the topics.
As you highlighted in the last portion of your comment, readers do not have to be subject matter experts to enjoy and understand a book. Proper dialogues and explanations should do the trick.
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