This artist must be driving physicists bonkers. He certainly doesn't understand string theory, nor does he particularly want to; he likes his "silk and gold dust" version of quantum mechanics just fine.
I approve heartily of any efforts to make science seem more available to the public. It's great that physics has so captured Keats' imagination. However, something doesn't seem quite right about his glib, bizarre conglomeration of ideas. He comes across as a little unclear about the realities of both science and real estate.
The part of this piece that shines is the interview with the customer who bought extradimensional real estate. He was a very fortunate choice as an interviewee: an ordinary guy with a great sense of humor. His wisecracks will stay with the listener much longer than Keats' airy pronouncements.
Review of Speculations: Real Estate meets String Theory
Molly Wilson
Posted on December 13, 2006 at 05:15 AM
This artist must be driving physicists bonkers. He certainly doesn't understand string theory, nor does he particularly want to; he likes his "silk and gold dust" version of quantum mechanics just fine.
I approve heartily of any efforts to make science seem more available to the public. It's great that physics has so captured Keats' imagination. However, something doesn't seem quite right about his glib, bizarre conglomeration of ideas. He comes across as a little unclear about the realities of both science and real estate.
The part of this piece that shines is the interview with the customer who bought extradimensional real estate. He was a very fortunate choice as an interviewee: an ordinary guy with a great sense of humor. His wisecracks will stay with the listener much longer than Keats' airy pronouncements.