Saturday, February 23, 2008

Balance, fulcrums, centers of gravity, angles of repose

I used to set challenges for the kids. Build a tower that reaches to the ceiling. Build a bridge that spans the gap between two rugs. Did they learn the laws of balance, fulcrums, centers of gravity, angles of repose? These are physical principles. They are life principles too. -- Chet Raymo, Science Musings Blog

Mental health principles too, I do believe.