Is Space A Thing?

The video explores the nature of space, starting with ancient concepts of ether and moving through Newton's idea of absolute space. It discusses Mach's critique and Maxwell's work on light waves, leading to Einstein's revolutionary theory of relativity. Einstein's ideas on space-time challenge previous notions, showing that space-time is absolute and provides a reference for acceleration, even in a universe devoid of matter.

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