What if YOU were made of Light?

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How Fast Is Light?
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NASA Black Hole Visualizations:

[rajesh_shenoy]

(Opens a photon's story book)
"In the beginning ... was the end."

[WarrenGarabrandt]

I knew that photons didn't experience time, but it never occurred to me that all of space would be contracted to zero because of this (from the reference frame of the photon I mean). Mind Blown...

[upandatom]

Stellar video Nick (apart from the usage of miles)

[danable]

THANK YOU for explaining why a photons life would be "instantaneous" I had always heard that but could never wrap my mind around it, until now, so infinite thanks!
You do GREAT work honestly

[adityachk]

The other day i was telling my mom fast fast and couldn’t recollect from where i had picked that up

[jellyfish]

I want a tshirt with "Photons are timeless " quote written on it.

[antoninbesse]

The videos on this channel are consistently (1) engaging (2) actually explain things in terms I think I understand (3) make you want to watch and understand more! Thank you.

[mynamemylastname]

"Photons are timeless" What a great statement! Wraps a concept in one sentence. 👍 I hope teachers play your videos in all schools all around the world in science classes. You are an amazing teacher.

[rayceeya]

"Luminous beings are we. Not this crude matter"

[abhijaynagal-pianomusic]

Thank you very much. I didn't knew what would I do in my future, I didn't know where my interest was, but you made it particular. I am know a student of one of the best college in my country of physics. You are a very important person in my life. Thank you very much 🙏😘

[MrBendybruce]

Thankyou! This makes the Isomorphic Hologram known as "The Doctor" from Star Trek seem a lot more plausible which is a good thing as he was one of my favorite characters

[localverse]

Nicely explained! Love how you dissected the equation to reveal what why a photon has to travel at the speed of light. Want to see more dissections of equations in future videos!

[adityachk]

I’m so happy people and companies sponsor educational vids

[Mortone]

It’s so interesting that you did this. I’ve been stuck on this thought for weeks; the universe from a photon’s “perspective.” Every night I fall asleep trying to comprehend the timelessness. So great, thank you. Also, I was so relieved you gave us “fast fast” when the segment demanded it. For a brief moment I was worried you were gonna skip it. Don’t ever change, Nick Lucid. 💪

[BluDynamo]

Just stumbled across your channel a few days ago, but it was the best stumble I’ve had in a very long time. I view/listen to a copious and eclectic select of science-based content. Yours is absolutely stellar and very accessible to my teen children. Thank you for your efforts and fantastic content!

[NovaWarrior]

5:04 You just taught me what the HECK counts as an indeterminate form without trying. Thank God for this channel.

[LaplaceVI]

This may actually be my favourite video you've made. Keep it up!

[Khorzho]

Years ago, I was on a forum talking about light, and I made very similar conclusions about light being timeless and experiencing the entire universe as a singularity. I then had a troll claim he was a physics grad and tell me that's 'not how light works'. Gotta love the internets.

[Lucky]

I love how you brought in indeterminant forms. I might have to borrow that example next time someone wants to know why they should care about calculus. In fact, I've been tutoring a calc student about limits and we just started covering infinite limits and he really wants to understand. If I think of it, I'll recommend he watch this video to get en example of how it's useful.

[SagarKumar-xnuf]

You know, I love these "if" videos because I think science is all about the questions we ask and how we comprehend the data for those question, that's how science grows !!! Love the vid ♥️♥️♥️.