The restless dance of atoms from "summary" of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo Rovelli
The world is made up of atoms. These tiny particles are in a constant state of motion. They never cease to move, vibrating, colliding, and dancing around. This perpetual motion is what gives rise to the world that we see and experience. Atoms come together to form molecules, which in turn make up everything around us - from the air we breathe to the ground we walk on. This dance of atoms is what shapes the physical world, creating the intricate and complex structures that make up our reality. This dance is not chaotic, though it may appear so at first glance. There is a certain order to the movements of atoms, governed by the laws of physics. These laws dictate how atoms interact with each other, how they move, and how they form bonds. It is through these interactions that matter takes shape and form, creating the diverse array of substances that make up our world. ...
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