Elon Musk

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11/3/2025, 11:01:10 AM
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Inna Vishik
@InnaVishik
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28d
This is how I introduce temperature in first day of stat mech, which assumes students don't know what it technically is
-What you measure with a thermometer
-What is the same for two objects after they have been in contact long enough
-A measure of the tendency of an object to
Aryeh Kontorovich
@aryehazan
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28d
temperature is an excellent case study in maybe not knowing exactly what it is that you’re measuring while being certain that it’s an important and useful quantity

The statement 'Temperature is just vibes' is a lighthearted and humorous response in a conversation about the definition and understanding of temperature. It does not engage substantively with public issues or contribute to civic dialogue, but rather adds a playful tone to an academic discussion.