The Geometry of Causality

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In this episode we dive deeper into the relationship between space and time and explore how we can geometrically map the causality of the universe and increase our understanding of how time and distance relate to one another.

Important Reference Episodes:
The Speed of Light is not about Light (1:16)
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Can You Trust Your Eyes in Space Time? (1:16)
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Produced by Rusty Ward
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