Classical Physics

Newton's Three Laws and me:
Newton's three laws helped to define how friction plays a role in our everyday life. According to the laws, friction is needed in order to change the state of motion. In TCM we can see how opposition helps to provide balance with everything. If there is stagnation in one place of the body, we can use friction, or acupuncture to help move it (or change the state of motion).

Our "Energy Efficient" Culture:
I remember one day in my Chemistry class, we had a discussion on different companies and Universities that were currently working on how to eliminate our dependent need for oil and gas in our country. Some of what the companies are doing were interesting, as they are using garbage and other waste products that could be put to better use. Part of the discussion focused on the reality on whether or not our society would convert to a new mode of fuel if this became available. I'm not sure how easy that would be. When you look at how much it would cost for each family to either convert their current transportation, or buy a new car, it doesn't seem as possible in the short term as we may like. I know I am not in a position right now where I could purchase a new car, or make changes to the one I have, even though I would like to if this were possible.

Descartes has a lot to answer for!
Rene Descartes has been known for being the "Father of Modern Philosophy." He led a very interesting career as he would take basically everything that has been known to him and throw it out. Then, starting from scratch, he would try to rebuild those ideas again, trying to prove them from this new frame of mind. This was able to open up a new way of looking at things, as he took away many paradigmal ways of thinking that had been around for centuries, and always thought to be "true." In addition, he made additions to way we look at math - specifically geometry - which has allowed us to advance in other ways. E=MC2 would not have occurred had Descartes not created the "square."