[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

Honestly, the best explanation of Special Relativity that I've read is from the horses mouth:
http://www.amazon.com/Relativity-Special-General-Albert-Einstein/dp/1103842471/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1242664289&sr=1-4

I have this on my bookshelf here at work right now, and I reference it when needed.
http://www.amazon.com/Relativity-Special-General-Penguin-Classics/dp/0143039822/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1242664289&sr=1-1
Cheaper version. Should be the same thing.

Thanks Mike, I have to admit, my hope was to spur more of a metaphysical, philosophical discussion. with a bio/biochem degree, I had to take physics, but never enjoyed it, nor appreciated it. I've taken up its study recently and wish I could go back to school...maybe in 2-3 years, but not now.

Lots to learn and theorize about, so I thought I would open a discussion. Greatly appreciate all the rich discussion points. I find it fascinating that constants pertaining to the everyday human experience are in fact variables in our universe.