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Does Glass Break When a Dog Barks?Author: Nakaya Ukichiro
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| Original Title | 犬がなくとガラスがこわれるか |
|---|---|
| Author | 中谷 宇吉郎 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In an age where rockets pierce the skies and computers govern vast systems, humanity’s grasp of "science" remains curiously vague. This exploration begins not with abstract theories but with a simple river—observed through starkly different lenses. A businessman envisions profit from its currents, a painter admires its hues, and a poet reminisces about childhood streams. Yet the scientist measures its flow, depth, and erosion, uncovering patterns that shape its meandering path. Such observations reveal science’s core: studying phenomena as they are, free from bias. \nThe narrative weaves through paradoxes—how science can launch humans into space yet falter at predicting a thunderstorm hours ahead, or how a dog’s bark might shatter glass through a chain of causes both measurable and absurd. It questions whether straight lines on Mars birthed myths of advanced Martians, illustrating how scientific curiosity blurs with imagination. \nBeyond equations and labs, science emerges as a fragile yet formidable force—capable of splitting atoms but powerless to decode a lover’s heart. It coexists with art and commerce, neither dominating nor conflicting with them. Through rivers, rockets, and vengeful cattle spirits, the story invites readers to ponder: What truths lie hidden in nature’s chaos, and where do science’s boundaries truly end? |
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