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The original quote is a bit unclear, but it does refer to being on a playground: "Recall the pure joy of riding on a backyard swing: an easy cycle of motion, t
by SetTheorist 2mo ago
The original quote is a bit unclear, but it does refer to being on a playground:
"Recall the pure joy of riding on a backyard swing: an easy cycle of motion, the momentum coming from the swing itself. The swing carries us; we do not force it. We pump our legs to drive our arc higher, but gravity does most of the work. We are not so much swinging as being swung."
- ricardobeat 2mo agoIt's a bit confusing since it starts with "Rowers have a word for this frictionless state..." I spent a good minute or two trying to picture what 'drive our arc higher' could mean during rowing, as that is not when force is exerted...