The Theory of Relativity - In The Layman's World!
When Einstein gave us the Theory of Relativity, he was hailed as the Father of Physics. Little did he realize its significance in our everyday life.
The Theory of Relativity in essence says that two events, simultaneous for some observer, may not be simultaneous for another observer. It goes on to extrapolate this with its terms in Physics. So, to put it in simple words, things perceived as something by some people, may not be perceived in the same way by some other people. Seems closer to home? :P
We say happiness is a relative term. Sadness is a relative term. Fear is a relative term. Success is a relative term. Failure is a relative term. Oh, come on! Is there anything that's NOT relative?! I guess not.
Relativity is one of those few things on Earth that has no limit. When I say speed is a relative term, what may be fast for you, may be slow for me. So if you get on my bike and yell 'Hey you are way too fast', I would retort saying 'Really? This is my minimum!'. :P
When a term is relative, everyone's perception of it is correct. Simply because there is no concept of incorrectness. There is no standard, no limit. So why should it bother anybody? Everyone should be happy, right. After all, everyone is right. :P
Sadly, it doesn't work that way. At least for us poor, young people who have to listen to their parents. Our parents believe in the theory of relativity too. Only, in their case, what they say is correct. Not what we say. Reason - they've been around longer! So basically, the theory of relativity fails here. Sorry, Einstein, but our parents don't care what you say. They give a hoot to your theories. They've probably been around longer than you! :P
Our happiness is a relative term as specified by them. Hence, 'Do this, you'll be happy' or 'Study this, you'll have a happy and secure future' or 'Listen to us. We know what will make you happy' or 'Marry Mr. X or Ms. Y. Am sure you'll be happy' and blah blah. We still argue, knowing its futility full well. No Einstein to save us. :(
Problems in the theory, arise in its conflicts. Nobody knows what is the measure to fix on the correct perception. Life in itself, is a relative term to some people. Even if we accept the theory as it is, problems arise when people are not open-minded enough to even think that somebody else's perception may be a better one and that it is okay to give in once in a while.
The problem is not in the theory. It is in our acceptance to others' perceptions of a relative term.
Wish Einstein was alive to clear the doubts, huh? :P
The Theory of Relativity in essence says that two events, simultaneous for some observer, may not be simultaneous for another observer. It goes on to extrapolate this with its terms in Physics. So, to put it in simple words, things perceived as something by some people, may not be perceived in the same way by some other people. Seems closer to home? :P
We say happiness is a relative term. Sadness is a relative term. Fear is a relative term. Success is a relative term. Failure is a relative term. Oh, come on! Is there anything that's NOT relative?! I guess not.
Relativity is one of those few things on Earth that has no limit. When I say speed is a relative term, what may be fast for you, may be slow for me. So if you get on my bike and yell 'Hey you are way too fast', I would retort saying 'Really? This is my minimum!'. :P
When a term is relative, everyone's perception of it is correct. Simply because there is no concept of incorrectness. There is no standard, no limit. So why should it bother anybody? Everyone should be happy, right. After all, everyone is right. :P
Sadly, it doesn't work that way. At least for us poor, young people who have to listen to their parents. Our parents believe in the theory of relativity too. Only, in their case, what they say is correct. Not what we say. Reason - they've been around longer! So basically, the theory of relativity fails here. Sorry, Einstein, but our parents don't care what you say. They give a hoot to your theories. They've probably been around longer than you! :P
Our happiness is a relative term as specified by them. Hence, 'Do this, you'll be happy' or 'Study this, you'll have a happy and secure future' or 'Listen to us. We know what will make you happy' or 'Marry Mr. X or Ms. Y. Am sure you'll be happy' and blah blah. We still argue, knowing its futility full well. No Einstein to save us. :(
Problems in the theory, arise in its conflicts. Nobody knows what is the measure to fix on the correct perception. Life in itself, is a relative term to some people. Even if we accept the theory as it is, problems arise when people are not open-minded enough to even think that somebody else's perception may be a better one and that it is okay to give in once in a while.
The problem is not in the theory. It is in our acceptance to others' perceptions of a relative term.
Wish Einstein was alive to clear the doubts, huh? :P
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