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Meta-engines of creativity: diagrams in Physics
How can a single geometric "jewel" replace 500 pages of dense quantum algebra? We explore the evolution of physics diagrams, from Richard Feynman’s famous doodles to the multi-dimensional "Amplituhedron," and end with a look at Alejandro Guijarro’s haunting photography of quantum blackboards.
jmfwhittle
Nov 20, 20178 min read


Clouds, Glands, Tributaries: A Three-Part Meditation on Water
Can a drawing be a haiku? This post explores Clouds, Glands, Tributaries, a work that juxtaposes scientific diagrams of storm clouds, eyelid glands, and river systems. It's a "visual haiku" that uses the "power of disproportion" to unlock a subjective and poetic meditation on water.
jmfwhittle
Nov 23, 20165 min read
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