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"Perpetual motion machines" are fun, is the universe and possibly life itself a perpetual motion machine? “There is an art to flying, or rather a knack. The kna
by peter_retief 4y ago
"Perpetual motion machines" are fun, is the universe and possibly life itself a perpetual motion machine?
“There is an art to flying, or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. ... Clearly, it is this second part, the missing, that presents the difficulties.”
Apologies to Douglas Adams
- johnday 4y agoNo - the second law of thermodynamics implies that, sadly, the ride will come to a stop eventually.
- peter_retief 4y agoAs Douglas Adams says "Clearly, it is this second part, the missing, that presents the difficulties."