A falling tree with Dave's son

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A Google Earth discussion reminds Dr. Dave of an argument with his younger son about whether a tree falling unseen in the woods makes a sound and whether observation changes reality. Dr. Dave admits he cannot address the question at the level of quarks but insists the tree cannot know when no one is listening, and the exchange ends with the brothers' atoms-and-Eves wordplay.

2:28 · Philosophy

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Proposed recording date: 2013-05-25. The exact broadcast date may differ.

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