Relativity Isn't Relative

The video explores the concept of relativity versus absolute truths, emphasizing that while some things are relative, many scientific principles are absolute. It discusses examples of absolute truths, such as historical facts, and explains why relative concepts are less significant in science. The video introduces Einstein's special and general theories of relativity, highlighting the relativity of space and time and the absolute nature of certain quantities like the speed of light and space-time curvature. It concludes by affirming the importance of absolute truths in science, which remain constant regardless of perspective.

Which of the following is an example of an absolute truth?

• The size of a building

• George Washington being the 1st President of the United States

• The speed of a car

• The temperature of an apple

What did Einstein's special theory of relativity reveal about space and time?

• They are only important in classical mechanics

• They are absolute and unchanging

• They are relative and depend on the observer's speed

• They are irrelevant to physics

Which of the following is considered an absolute quantity according to Einstein?

• The size of an object

• The temperature of water

• The curvature of space-time

• The speed of a car

Why are absolutes important in science?

• They allow for personal opinions to be validated

• They are not important in scientific research

• They make science more subjective

• They provide a foundation for scientific laws and justice

What would happen if everything were relative?

• Science would still function as usual

• Scientific discoveries would increase

• There would be no science, laws, or justice

• Opinions would become facts