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Episode 1: Introduction - The Mechanical Universe

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What it is

The first episode of Caltech's The Mechanical Universe, a 52-part introductory university physics series. David Goodstein introduces ideas from Copernicus to Newton, linking the physics of the heavens and the earth with computer animation.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN rates the series as one of the best physics lecture courses on YouTube, with an engaging format and historical context.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 2 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “Hands down best: David Goodstein, CalTech,”

    Caltech physics lecture series by David Goodstein

    musewing, 2018-09 · Strong recommendation · in “Ask HN: Favorite teachers on YouTube?”

  2. “Reading sucks; check out”

    Animated physics series covering electricity basics

    meltyness, 2023-01 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Best Layman's Book on Electricity”

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Topics: mechanical universe, david goodstein, caltech, newtonian mechanics, physics lectures

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