Why some people feel destined to study physics

Some thoughts about wanting to have your name in the science books alongside your heroes.
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[@vipinseervi5849]

Pls tell me a way how to study physics, believe me i am intelligent in Mathematics but i don't know how to study physics .

[@albertjackson9236]

My interest in physics is very simple, I want to know how everything in the universe works. Math and computers are only tools to help me get there.

[@Nobody-il6mq]

Lol😂

[@aomorgancool1775]

Albert Jackson how does computers help you learn about the world.

[@decryptroblox]

@@aomorgancool1775 scientists use computational models to simulate complex processes like climate change and how the universe works etc

[@aomorgancool1775]

@@Salmanul_ is that what you learn in a graduate level computer science degree?

[@aomorgancool1775]

@@decryptroblox I'm now in my 2 nd year of college for electrical engineering. Do engineers learn this as well?

[@mtark9988]

I got in Physics because I like to learn it. I am not dreaming of a nobel prize or something big about my career. I just want to keep learning and not starve to death (since theoretical physics does not actually pay much in my country & i dont want to leave it). A nobel and a lot of money would be nice but i dont think im smart enough to achieve those. Oh i just wish to be at least as happy as i am right now. Thanks for sharing the brilliant opinions of yours and encouraging us to do so, made me feel nice.

[@galaxy999in]

Wise

[@xxoloveitt]

Wow this is exactly what I thought

[@AverageAlien]

what country?

[@stoelleblouth5160]

@@AverageAlien I’m going to guess Turkey, judging by their name

[@akshatchobdar3038]

Curiosity is what matters and its very good that you have a passion for learning.

[@beartrapcat]

I was 32 when I started school. Never thought myself intelligent. I had to drop out of high school (messed up family issues). I got a GED and went to the army. Had a few jobs, all I loved but knew it wasnt forever. My twins were turning 15 mnts, when one of them was diagnosed with a rare cancer. Being around the research team changed my life, I enjoyed learning science on my own but no formal learning. Now I'm studying biochem, I love it. I work on my profs projects to gain more experience. Moral is, it's never too late to find the path for you. Sometimes you have to try on many hats... (and in case it worried, my daughter has been in remission for a long time now!)

[@Solitary_Observer]

3 years later, glad to hear your story ! Happy that you’re happy, And i wish you the best in your life. Keep following your dreams

[@ulrichsemrau1561]

I appreciate your ability to communicate you passion for maths, physics, and learning in general. I have had a lifelong passion for the sciences beginning with biology. My 7th grade math teacher convinced me that I had no skill for math, even though I was doing Calculus in 6th grade. I believed him. So now at the age of 69 I have begun to review and master mathematics. I want to see how far I can go. Tremendous resources available. Thanks.

[@studyaccount2160]

Wow. Amazing !

[@l.1244]

No, you are bad at math.

[@joshuaf2956]

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[@legendarylightyagamiimmanu1821]

Ulrich Semrau master mathematics? How high do you set the bar for mastering mathematics? you say jokes

[@akshatchobdar3038]

Nice

[@dawnbroker5156]

The moment I learnt about Einstein and Co. and physics in 20th century, it felt like this is I want to do. I admired the contributions of these scientists and desired to be remembered and make my own contribution. Though I know now that I may never achieve that(most likely) but the passion still burns. Mathematics and Physics will forever be dear to me. Whether or not it brings in money; whether or not I make scientific contribution, I will forever study maths and physics. 😁😁😁😁😁😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@consciouspiedy5909]

Well I bet that guy who recovered (discovered) that algebra (2 unknowns), problem that marries two like equations in order to find the exact answer, took the family out to dinner to celebrate. Much fun. Old what his name. ...figuring it out is fun. To earn it.

[@arshawitoelar7675]

@@consciouspiedy5909 What are you trying to say?

[@noxus7462]

Dawn Broker Literally my story.. read about E = mc^2 during spring break when I was 13 and am now stuck with it

[@lucasdarianschwendlervieir3714]

I'll be honest, the physicists of the early 20th century also thought very philosophically and I believed that helped foment the birth of quantum mechanics and relativity. Later on physicists who were very good at calculating and applying the theories to achieve results were needed but that left little room the other type of physicist which is required to solve our current problems in fundamental physics. This is a point made by Lee Smolin in "The troubles with physics".

[@halaldunya918]

Who cares about being remembered, once you're dead, you won't be conscious about what other people think or know what's happening to the world.

[@Coyote0874]

I feel destined to study physics because I feel like we need to comprehend this universe while we still here

[@legendarylightyagamiimmanu1821]

Ruben Carreon you’re blind in your path.

[@Coyote0874]

Súper Saiyan 5 I was being dramatic

[@hellobro9280]

why?

[@Coyote0874]

Idk why I commented this it was 3 years ago 💀💀

[@hellobro9280]

@@Coyote0874 💀💀

[@theCodyReeder]

I wrote KZbin an email complaining about that feature being removed (as if they have ever listened to me) for now though you can still switch back to the classic version. But that said I dont write comments expecting a reply, I comment on videos I watch to show a little bit of support for the creator.

[@Sverge]

Hi Cody, I would just like to say that even though I'm not that interested in science, I still end up watching your channel all the time. I believe the passion and enthusiasm you show in your videos have the ability to make anything interesting! Btw I have a friend who is studying chemistry at university and he also likes your content. I wish you the very best and may you have a great future! 😊

[@eliasgallegos3058]

@@Sverge Wait.. How do you end up watching this if your not interested in science!?

[@inimfon869]

@@eliasgallegos3058 recommended section im guessing.

[@dot9424]

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[@EmphaticTrain]

I’m majoring in Physics so I can teach it to future generations to come, so they too can chase their dreams; just like me.

[@Idtelos]

To me, it was a natural curiosity on how the natural world works and the laws that govern it. This is what had me study physics as an undergrad.

[@56shauryasingh33]

why is your voice so damn calm, do a video on how to talk like you please

[@oukid2633]

JustArduinoThings its also that kiwi accent

[@lily-tu7om]

I've been struggling with depression for 5 years, it got really bad during the years I was supposed to make up my mind about what i wanted to study, the thing is that you don't even think you'll be alive by then so you don't worry about it, but I'm still alive and a bit better and I was overwhelmed because everyone already knew what they wanted to study and I didn't, I remembered that as a kid I loved science and so I thought about studying physics, the idea slowly grew and with professors' help I made up my mind. I'm starting classes this August and I'm very nervous, I'm scared I won't be good enough but I guess we'll see

[@beatrixthomas2646]

i feel exactly the same oh my god. i hope everything has worked out for you :)

[@AdityaKumar-yo8qv]

are you fine now

[@dawnbroker5156]

The desire for just knowing physics leads to fulfilment. The desire for praise, accolades and the likes will most likely lead to disappointments, plagiarism and frustration.

[@sploofmcsterra4786]

But it's also a bit of myth that you can 'know physics'. You need to be a specialist in a field to understand it well, and you will struggle to be on the frontier of multiple specialist areas of physics.

[@dawnbroker5156]

@@sploofmcsterra4786, well true. When I talk about "knowing Physics," I meant understanding the Physics that is within your scope of learning at the time and is available to you. That's just it. Physics has many specialised fields. It's huge to master everything.

[@tommcgill8601]

May it be boiled down to the simple fulfillment of embarking in the learning of a field

[@praveenanookala4457]

Dawn Broker I can relate to that!! The joy you experience after you finally manage to solve a maths/physics problem just outweighs every other thing in the world! It's heavenly!

[@willofdodge1]

The key to happiness is low expectations - Tibees 2019

[@kenshinhimura8708]

1:08 described me. When I was a little kid I always dreamed of learning chemistry and becoming a chemist. When I was a sophomore in high school,I took chemistry honors and then AP Chemistry. Once I conquered chemistry (earned A in both classes for the entire year),I then learned about physics. This was a realm I knew that existed but didn’t exactly know what it consisted of. When I found that it encompassed all the math and science I’ve learned,I didn’t hesitate to sign up for AP Physics. That was when my newfound goal of becoming a physicist began. Thank you very much for another excellent video!

[@dawnbroker5156]

What I find most beautiful about maths and physics is that no matter which angle you approach a problem from, the rules are consistent and you arrive at the same result no matter what.

[@urvirai]

Okay people, so I'm about to move out to college this fall, and I was so so so confused as to what I'd major in. On one hand, I'd love to study medicine. That's what everyone who's ever known me wanted me to do. And on the other hand, I have Physics, something that I've loved and been passionate for, for so long. Mindless on YT, this video is recommended to me, on why people are "destined to study Physics". I related to everything you said. And needless to say, I've possibly made the biggest decision of my life. I love you. ❤

[@talha279]

Hope you can study physics and be premed too and by the end of 4 years decide if you still want to do medicine

[@legendarylightyagamiimmanu1821]

Hope ok so chill listen. Take a course on physics before you delve into medicine. Something small, if you like the documentaries and ideas being talked quit now if not delve more until you screech in pain.

[@MrAlRats]

Extending one's lifetime is mere vanity. The pursuit of knowledge and gaining an insight into the nature of reality is what makes life worth living. Medicine? Eww! Physics is everything.

[@tanya.24]

Dude study medicine obviously come on

[@murtumaton]

I wanted to study physics because I watched too much Star Trek. I specialized in theoretical physics because I'm a masochist.

[@user-xy8xy7us2b]

I think the best scientists are all a little bit masochistic.

[@allankaige7364]

Wow are you me? Star trek helped me romanticize physics lmao but there was more to it as well.

[@vayhn]

This video is so extremely overlooked. It should get way more attention, it uncovers actual psychological situations you have as a physics student. Being "one of the greats" plays some part in wanting to be a physicist, everyone wants to win a Nobel Prize whether they can accept it or not, it's very hard to admit. Expectations and Happiness are closely linked, it's common sense, if you expect everything to go well, and it goes terribly, you become saddened. If you feel confident, and find no success, it might break you. And the thought of "Physics is the only subject really worth studying" is a thought a lot of physics students have constantly, to us, it just makes sense, if you figure out how everything works, you truly win. But that's harshly a personal truth, not a total one. You surprised me, good video.

[@leyawonder2306]

This is so accurate, many people assume that I'm just incredibly good at physics because I like it. It's the challenge that makes it fun, I feel so proud when I solve a hard problem or understand a hard subject, it's not easy, it's fun!

[@strangelillas]

Tibee, you remind me every day why I want to study physics . Sometimes I wonder if im good enough , other times I worry I won't find work... but my passion for it is strong and I really dont want to regret not trying. Im 29 years old and just started college in pursuit for a physics degree, and I needed the validation that I can do this, and I should.

[@btmillion2813]

In all seriousness, though, I think the idea of feeling destined to study something appears everywhere in STEM one way or another. When I first majored in Computer Engineering, I had thought that I had to pursue Computer Engineering simply for being one of the best coders in my high school. Having transferred to University, however, I’d found many a student who had simply surpassed me with their own prior experience, which had me truly ask whether or not CE was for me. I think the real question we have to ask ourselves when pursuing any career is “can I find myself doing this everyday regardless of whether or not I compete against others academically or otherwise?”

[@pratyushabala9136]

Thank you for your good advice Mr BTMillion. I have a competitive tendency. That's why when i don't meet my expectations it hurts a lot. Although I am trying to learn to let things go now and think carefully what I should choose as my subject it just isn't working 😟

[@deepmoyhazra9179]

exactly, now seriously i am thinking if engineering suits me or not.

[@oukid2633]

No one in high school knows how to code... I literally knew a basic knowledge of programming I managed to pass Ap cs in my freshman year hs and everyone considered me one of the best coders.

[@lucasdarianschwendlervieir3714]

I agree. I think the idea of feeling destined to participate in something greater than ourselves as individuals is a human universal, in the sense that everyone has the potential to feel this way even though we don't always do so. It acknowledges our great potential to make contributions thought active participation.

[@deepmoyhazra9179]

@@kickinon sorry, i am not software engineer. my branch is ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. and it doesn't require coading.

[@rpfeynman5621]

100% agree. I was no good in any subject other than math and physics. I am 65 years old and teach physics and I have two wives, 1. My wife and 2. Physics. It is the only thing I enjoy doing. In physics class I am very happy. I forget all the miseries of real life. Great page. Keep it up.

[@rpfeynman5621]

Thank you. Be good.

[@manshadhyani9860]

Thanks a lot for this.❤️ You have a pretty cool voice texture😀

[@astronomaestro]

I got into it when I was sitting at a computer looking at college stuff. I had no idea what to do with my life, and then remembered how much I loved astronomy and the uncertainty I had previously was replaced by determination to pursue it. Nothing has really done this for me besides astronomy and I'm happy I've made that decision.

[@theblackreaper4395]

I like Physics just because there's practically so much out there that hasn't been discovered. Physics allows you to truly understand this universe and unravel each and every one of its mysterious. To try to have control of their surroundings is just human nature, I just want to embrace that

[@Remo1147]

I don’t want to study physics to be famous, I want to study physics because it excites me to discover how the universe works. I remember enjoying shows like TNG as a kid because I enjoyed the idea of exploring the deep unknown of space and the need to understand the big questions the show posed.

[@catarinacardoso1]

Tibees, just commenting to let u know how amazing u are, probably u don’t how important your videos are to us. It’s so incredible the way your voice sounds and how u always try to bring us subjects there are so relevant. Anyway, I really appreciate your channel! ♥️

[@mustafaelsherbini4665]

I think it is always a bout some natural tendency to think, ask, try and analyze. The happiness one gets on finding a reasonable answer for a question or a problem. Interestingly, that answer is always as beautiful and simple as those persons who find it. Thank you for that great content.

[@Deuronius]

You'd Win The Nobel prize of awesomeness.^^ great vid☆

[@legendarylightyagamiimmanu1821]

Etascope no one ‘just wins’ the Nobel prize if you can’t even breeze without really studying through your graduate years with ease and As all devote your free time to physics and not to KZbin videos.

[@gkmwheelspin1207]

@@legendarylightyagamiimmanu1821 Be quiet

[@cokiecat1013]

I feel the exact same way! I really want to be a person that others would read about, and that people would look up to and others would be inspired by to do great things. I feel like most people feel this way, and of course its not all just about the title, but you want to discover things and find out things and help innovate society and give meaning to things. I believe thats why most people feel destined to physics as well! ;) Great video Tibees.

[@christopherus]

This explains so well how I felt about physics while studying through high school and college...the ups and downs. I wasn’t so much focused on wanting the fame, but I wanted to know the answers to how the universe works. When my last year of college rolled around, it was a lot harder for me than I had thought it would be, and I didn’t like the lab (I wanted to THINK about physics instead of experimenting). My professors told me I wasn’t good enough to be a theoretical physicist, and I struggled with the math (I now know that others struggled, too, but I thought I was the only one). I couldn’t figure out what I wanted to do that my advisors said was accessible to me (I accepted their poo-pooing of my theoretical ambitions instead of pushing harder). Now, 15 years later, I still don’t do anything related to physics and still can’t find a profession that satisfies.

[@pets4489]

I started to love the idea of mastering physics by beginning work as a field electrical engineer. I want to get my BEE then go for a master's + in physics. The idea of understanding not just what happens, but also WHY.

[@alexv5581]

Its better to go the other way around, physics first than EE. As a EE you don't get to take core physics courses. Just the Intro physics courses all the science and engineering majors have to take. You better have a deep understanding of the core concepts in physics to be accepted in to a respectable graduate school. Classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, general relativity. My friends who have taken the GRE exam tell me these are the most common topics in the exam.

[@yellowjello2143]

So relatable! I’ve always know that I wanted to be a scientist. When I was a little girl I was such a book worm and I always would watch pop science shows/documentaries, mostly physics related. On top of that, I loved sudoku puzzles and was really good at math. The difference though is that I never really dreamt about making a discovery or winning a Nobel prize. I actually always dreamed about using my talents to help humanity not kill itself by destroying the environment before we get the chance to explore the stars. Also, I believe technology can solve a lot of what’s wrong with the world and I want to be a part of it to make sure that EVERYBODY can benefit from advancement in the future. Not just my hope but my dream.

[@Satyamsingh-do5ry]

i love physics!!!for the sake of understanding how the world works.!

[@Jubinakas]

For me it was basically in my 11th/17 years old) grade that I decided to pursue physics and it came from the fact that for some reason my brother sent me a link to Brian Greene's documentary "The Elegant universe" and in that documentary they talk about quantum mechanics and how "nobody can understand quantum mechanics" and as a 17 year old teenager I really did take it as a personal challenge to be the first one to crack it. After watching the documentary I asked my teacher about quantum mechanics and string theoy and I was lucky enough to have a teacher who saw my interest in Physics and kinda nurtured it by giving me a book called "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson. At that point I also started to realize how simply Physics explains everything and for some reason it just started to click although by the end of High School I still felt that I knew nothing about Physics. Though some people would think that not knowing a subject would be discouraging to pursue it further for me it was quite the opposite. Every other field for some reason felt complete and like I was done with it, but not physics, because I had no idea how Physics works and it was fascinating and that's why I went to study it in university. I don't regret my decision at all.

[@mattiabusso9306]

I got my passion for science when I first came to read a book about natural selection The beauty of that theory and the implications that It has about ourselves and our origins as humans just filled me with wonder, thoughts and even more universal questions that Physics I found out could answer beautifully. It's something that I wish I could spend my life working on, but in any case It surely had changed my way of thinking. Looking around with more widely open eyes.

[@DuckyEggwood]

Hi there, I am a painter and left school at 15. I am 40 now and have discovered I love maths and physics. I coincidently have been a menber of brilliant and enjoy it a lot. I look at the stars and want to get closer to them and am hoping physics will allow me some greater insights into them, distance, mass, velocity etc. I think my painting is very authentic and that maths has the same qualities. Identical almost. Thanks for your videos. Kieren.

[@thomasdamico3120]

Please don't forget those of us who have much more humble aspirations then a Nobel Prize! How about teaching highschool or community college level physics as I am? Currently I'm enrolled in The Open University working toward my BSc in Physics. Your channel has definitely encouraged me to pursue this ambition. Like you said, I can not imagine leaving this life without asking and searching for answers to the most profound questions of reality. I hope to project my enthusiasm and curiosity to my future students. What an ineffably wonderous universe!

[@conradgarcia858]

I feel bad, you quitting your Phd. Such awesome opportunity. But then I watched Freeman Dyson''s take on Phds, and I changed my mind. Maybe some people are not focusing on 1 project for many years. I'd take every opportunity though. I'm into pure maths. I tried taking a Masters degree but I botched it. Now, I'm doing independent research. It is so much fun and easier than physics in a way that you only need a laptop and wifi, pen and paper to do research. Anyways, I'm not good with math but i love finding patterns in numbers. I find them as interesting as dark matter and dark energy. Blabbing here. I enjoy your channel very much. Cheers to maths and physics!

[@none_of_your_business]

ikr, these people being born in a good country with a good enough background to have these opportunities. I would give anything to have that. Instead I need to worry about making money and that will affect which lines of work I choose.

[@UROOZFATIMA190]

What we know is a drop what we don't know is a ocean. And I want to go in that deep ocean to explore and research more about physics.

[@gregeconomeier1476]

Arrogance + Confidence + Genius = Feynman

[@wizardinchiktrodon]

I am a high school student who wants to be a physicist, and this video really is explaining how I feel. For me, the main reason I want to be a physicist is to try and understand the world better, but also because I want to make sense of it, which really does make it seem like trying to tell a story, or specifically: the story of our entire universe, or at least as much as. After a few years at school, though, I calmed down a bit, and I do recognize the importance of the other scientific fields as well. Interestingly enough, it appears I am especially interested in the borders of the different fields: quantum mechanics, general relativity, chemistry on the very low (connected somewhat to physics) and very large scale (whole complex polymers), biology on the very low scale (like proteins, DNA and ways to make aging slower) and even a bit of very large scale (whole ecosystems). However, as these fields get less and less precise with scale, they become generally less interesting to me, so I suppose physics is still the field I like the most within science.

[@legendarylightyagamiimmanu1821]

Wizardinchik Trodon you don’t want to be a physicist with what I just read computers will do that job just input (wave functions) output(integral (probability density)) trust me

[@erikfil]

who else love this girl? She is beautiful in every thinkable way!

[@JoyoSnooze]

I can’t stop watching you.. I don’t know what it is. You’re like the most pleasant person I’ve ever come across

[@rhiannoncoupe5944]

I'm currently doing my a-levels and I want to go onto studying physics at university level. I first became interested in physics when I was 10, mostly learning about astronomy and reading books about space. I was ok at maths but didn't seriously consider being a physicist until I was 12. I think being ok at maths and generally getting good enough grades (to take physics on at higher level at GCSE) definitely helped with my confidence but the main reason i want to study physics remained the same, wanting to understand more. I think kind of knowing I wanted to study physics from a young age definitely helped me focus to getting my goal and the people around me were very supportive. This video is very reliable for me as i really want to be part of a discovery in physics one day, research looks so much fun working with others equally interested in physics.

[@varil-]

I never knew that people wanted these things out of life. I really want to study chemistry and physics next year, just because it were the only courses that I enjoyed. Like the main things that I love to do in live top 5 is just learning how everything in life works and how things connect with each other. The last few years I got into trading and it involves a lot of maths for now, but I could also use many things out of physics to make models that predict about anything. My reason to study these majors would be because of the joy it gives me.

[@alexh8652]

It's a tough ass degree program but the passion has been keeping me going for sure. Everyone I know is in the same boat: tackling classes and research and whatnot like it's what they were destined to do. I think some people are seeking to be remembered like you said, but honestly I feel like for most of us went down the whole 'physics is a religion' rabbit hole. We've caught a glimpse of this whole other way to view reality and just got mesmerized.

[@williammorton8555]

A mastery of physics is fine. To communicate physics is divine.

[@KAIZORIANEMPIRE]

only if you want to be a communicator. If you want to create knowledge other people can communicate for you

[@williammorton8555]

@@KAIZORIANEMPIRE I've got some bad news for you. Richard Feynman: If you can't explain it clearly you don't understand it.

[@legendarylightyagamiimmanu1821]

KAIZO POLYMATH you can stop now, please sit and rest, you sway your sword 🗡 but always miss.

[@kyetexe954]

“We have this one life to appreciate the grand design of the universe, and for that i am extremely grateful” -S.W Hawking

[@shanemcinally7092]

I really like listening to Tibees talk. I like how she calmly breaks down how she thinks and why she thinks that way. It gives me a lot of hope for myself because I can relate to the thought process of someone who knows a lot more than I do about math and physics :). I've had an intellectual personality my whole life and not many people in my environment have really helped me to push forward (not their fault though, they just don't know what they don't know). I changed my life though, I remembered who I was and what path was right for me, so I'm always grateful to feel inspired by someone!

[@zachz699]

I can tell you right now that you inspire people, and bring people not only knowledge but to reality and to truth. And nobel prize and written history be damned your contribution to the Human experience is worthwhile, and more than 99% of people attempt to do to stroke that ego. But it is true. And we are still young. Keep climbing

[@elliyo4286]

I struggle so much with studying physics right now. It is very demanding and the professors take it as granted that we've all had these great science classes in school, but I didn't really have physics in school. A lot of my fellow students are really good at physics and math and it takes so much more work for me to even pass, and I still failed a lot of my classes in my first semester, and I feel so stupid and dumb and like a loser. I am also very different from the others bc they have always known what they wanted to study, and I come from an art-background. I just don't want to be seen as stupid just bc I have to work harder because of my lack of prior knowledge...

[@joeil3950]

Elli Yo I hope it gets better for you! It shows strength and mental toughness to stay with something even if it is very difficult and it feels like you aren’t moving at all. Best of luck!

[@elliyo4286]

@@joeil3950 thank you!! I hope so too. I also hope the strange and sometimes mean comments will get less. I try to be proud of myself, thanks! :)

[@blackthorne-rose]

Dr. Becky (astrophysicist youtuber) does a great job at showing how to approach topics by going through the history of research in that area - if you want a good inspiration to how to strengthen this approach. Dr. Jim Al-Khalili is another fantastic example. I think you have a real talent for physics education. THere is an enormous pool of curious learners out here who want to know all about physics but will never be working in advanced studies or research in these fields... We need people like you who have done more than "dip their toes in" to share with the rest of us. THis is an invaluable contribution - never mind being "remembered with the greats" kiddo... be here now! Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered pulsars... so tell me... who got the Nobel prize for her discovery? Who wants to be honored by dishonorable institutions anyway?

[@spikezula]

I want to understand as much about reality as I can while I'm alive, and physics is a major part of that.

[@hannahmontana-uy1ee]

I don't like challenge but I just wanna know everything. I remember being a kid and being super curious about how springs worked. That curios question was only answered in high school and then I realised physics was the key to unlocking knowledge. Also at high school I remember thinking what delineates the different science fields. And then I just realised they're different layers of abstraction and the deepest layer humanity is at is physics. But I studied software engineering because I wanted to get rich.

[@cdespejo]

You've described exactly why at the age of 36, I've decided to go back to school and pursue physics. Not for a job or career, but because I want to be part of the conversation or history of physics. I read the book "Reality is not what it seems" by Carlo Ravelli and I've been awe inspired and obsessed with physics.

[@nanolog522]

I study physics because I really enjoy it. I can talk about it all day, and if I think about it, I can’t come up with something I’d like to do better. But I also agree with most other points you have.

[@xxkl4ud1oxx98]

Nice bro. Im from italy and i want to start studying both aerospace engineering and then physics with master in astrophysics

[@nanolog522]

x XKL4UD1OX x Consider starting with Physics. With a bachelor in physics, on some universities you can start a master in aerospace. Also, the math you learn there can be credited to a degree in engineering, meaning you don’t have to do courses again. If you start in engineering, you will have pretty easy math, and you will have to take that course again for physics.

[@xxkl4ud1oxx98]

@@nanolog522 nice :) i will do also PhD because im interested in making researchs. And you what want to do?

[@nanolog522]

x XKL4UD1OX x Im currently in my first year on the RWTH Aachen in Germany, but will move to WWU Münster next year. My ultimate goal will also be a masters degree, in a topic either related to quantum computing or fusion energy, so maybe quantum/particle physics.

[@xxkl4ud1oxx98]

@@nanolog522 wow!! Nice mate. I wish the best for you)

[@poldiam]

I live in Honduras (which is one of the poorest countries in the world) and I have always had the dream of being a physicist, not because I want to be the next Einstein but because I have an endless curiosity to unluck a universe I know very little of, that is my motivation and has been since I was 4 years old. Sadly things in my country are pretty rough, education is not good and I've been trying to study abroad by applying to scholarships (rn applying to Taiwan). I tried to study something else, electrical engineering, it is a great degree, but I was feeling so empty since I wasn't doing what I wanted, and I related to what you said about physics, it is our way to find a purpose in life, perhaps we are in this world just to live, but as long as I am alive I want to give my life a meaning, and I have found it thanks to science, not being able to take it as a career yet has caused me really dark times, however, I still pursue my dream of understanding a little bit more how things work.

[@maharshighosh7776]

Very True!! Most of us pursue courses in engineering or pure science in IIT or other reputed institutes of the world because we are good at numbers or understanding complex mathematical based stuff & want to make a name or want to be a contributor in it. But I personally feel Great scientists doesn't pursue these subjects because they want to make a name in it or want to be famous but because their curiosity or want to know more about it drives them more to deep dive in this. It is their pursuit of knowledge that make discoveries or invention. I am not discouraging anyone's motivation but this is what I personally feel.

[@abhineetsharma1561]

I can totally relate to what you talked about in the video. I realized that I was destined to study astronomy and physics but it was too late for me. Physics was taught to me in a misleading manner in which I never questioned(and whenever I did, I was told that the questions that i asked weren't paramount)anything and was forced to mug up and cram each and every concept without any proofs and explanation. I absolutely hated it(physics) and felt stupid at the same time because my friends that were like me aced every physics test 'cause they adapted to cram and learn everything instead of understanding the basics and rudimentary concepts. Now I don't hate physics at all because I realised that the way I was taught by my teachers wasn't right. I got it all wrong. I study physics and astronomy myself but rather as a hobby.('cause now I'm pursuing computer science) Till now I have not encountered a single physics teacher in my life that didn't follow the ideology(craming) aforementioned. Some people are lucky because they are taught by certain good teachers that actually want the students to succeed in their desired streams. The only thing that makes an unbreakable and obligatory bond between materiality and inventiveness is our mind. And the present education system (atleast in my country) is making that bond weak and fragile.

[@individuum4494]

I had the kind of teacher you never found and he studied normal physics, not the teacher kind of physics (I don't know how it is called in English). And he was the teacher who turned my hatred of physics into interest for physics. I'm now in my 4th semester.

[@pravinrao3669]

The type of person who can teach like that will never teach physics for 40,000 ruppes per month.

[@sweetblackguns]

Richard Feynman said to Hewitt, that we need more motivated individuals who are passionate about learning and teaching the subject onwards. Most people are not mentally ready at first, people need to not be afraid of failure and it’s not a waste of time, ever. You can ponder for the rest of your life how this universe works but if you find something that makes u want to chase or challenge new ideas, then you will be fulfilling Feynman’s dream.

[@rob876]

I studied Physics at University alongside Applied Maths. I developed a deeper interest in General Relativity and found that the Applied Maths department was the better option to pursue my interests further. A Physics background was a huge advantage too. The Physicist intuition went a long way.

[@amethyst8962]

Oh my gosh!!! I come from a farming town and I have rarely met people who are interested in physics/maths/ or science in general. I remember being younger being so interested in space and all those famous scientists and wanted to be remembered as one. It’s so cool to be able to relate someone. As I said I’m from a farming town I had felt so alone. It feels so cool now to hear that someone has a similar story to mine.

[@skat3r430]

I first got interested in physics in high school. I remember not paying attention in class because my head was staring at the physics book. I was looking at the twin paradox , special relativity problem. I spent the whole class trying to wrap my head around it. Well now I’m a physics major, time-references were still a mind-bending concept lol, but at least I could solve the problems

[@ManrielXiii]

We all go through similar life paterns and experiences. You definetly are not the first nor the last to have studied and been fascinated by the world of physics. I'v come to realize that what brings meaning to my existance is accomplishing the goals I set out for myself. Hopefully this is helpful to you in some way. Your fans are rooting for you Tibees. Best of luck.

[@Noah-nt4tb]

I just added physics in the pursuit of graduating high school looking to go into engineering. I found that I found, like you said, fulfillment in physics. I'm going to try to enter physics as a major and hopefully fall more in love it.

[@soumyabathre3204]

Well, for me it's the universe that attracts me towards setting expectations high...and I won't really name them expectations because they are more of personal goals to deepen my connection with universe....universe fills me with curiosity and exciting feelings all the time...and it's the only reason I want to be an astrophysicist..😊 So each time I sit to study physics, I feel that I was destined to do this..and yes not to forget...to get my name alongside my heroes like Albert Einstein😁

[@ahlamamr4659]

That’s really relatable I think I have always wanted to be a scientist I just didn’t know the fields and for many reasons. I remember when I was in 5th grade, we had a science class and we were learning about the discovery of reflection of light and there was the picture of a scientist and my friends were laughing about how he looks. I was too chocked and told them how can you laugh about his looks he is a well respected man that made a great discovery, and they were so confused why I was defending him , I told them we should honor him and that one day they will see my picture on the science book and will not laugh then . I will never forget that promise. I think the promises we make in our childhood are really powerful and can give you a big drive. A couple of years past and I always watching KZbin videos about science reading science articles, or watching documentaries. I was really interested in climate and the atmosphere and decided I would be a meteorologist . Then when I was in grade 8 I watched for the first time in my life a video about a blackhole and my mind was just blown, I felt the biggest excitement I have had in my life I didn’t believe how didn’t I know about this and how didn’t the people around me know about this, I think I watched every blackhole video related at the time and realised how little we know about the universe and how exciting it is , and that moment I decided to be an astrophysicist it’s been five years now and I am senior and I hope I get good grades to go to a physics university.

[@shashankchakravarti]

I hope the best for you! All the best.

[@aagrahagnihotri9507]

For me it was the kick that i got when i understood how stuff works. The very understanding gave me a sense of beauty that i normally can't seem to find anywhere else. To be able to dissect a thing to it's fundamental level has it's own awesomeness and greatness and physics does that very well. I fell in love with physics when i found that time is not same for everyone (credits Einstein (i am very grateful to him)). But it all started when i read the brief history of time...my first popular science book that introduced me to a whole new world....and made sure that my life changed forever. What filled me with joy even more was the fact that i felt in a similar manner about nature and fun of finding things out as my hero Richard Feynman did. Physics gave me a purpose and i will give my best to contribute to the the subject that gave me such great joy. Thanks for reading.

[@Zaxomio]

When I was in high school I was really good at everything. Math, chemistry, biotechnology, physics, electronics, social studies, psychology, whatever. But the hardest one and the one that required me to remember the fewest things was physics. Both of those two properties led me to studying physics over everything else.

[@b_40_princekumargupta51]

i love physics:)

[@agatasobocinska1142]

I’m not in the physics field , I wasn’t ever even good at it but I find many subjects very interesting so I watch your channel regularly. I’m in a field where you also have to feel destined to be in , otherwise there is no way you’ll get into it and it’s music business. People enter this business purely because of their love for music, nothing else , you have to feel that your whole live revolves around it so you have to be a part of it at work too. There’s no random people in this business at all. Where I hear stories about students becoming professors or doctors or lawyers It’s probably easier to find a random person over there than in the recording industry as no parents are pushing their child to work in music ;) it is so hard to get into that you really need to work hard and someone without passion wouldn’t bother that much. In this sense I feel like physics is very similar to a lot of creative fields too and that I think is very beautiful! :)

[@leaderofthefreeworld8866]

Love your videos Tibees :)

[@tibees]

Leader Of The Free World thanks :)

[@curtiscombs2813]

This video really hits home for me because I've felt for a long time like I was destined to study physics.

[@minymaker]

You made a contribution in my life and thousands of others. That’s more than a well recognized paper that only hundreds of people may see❤

[@PhysicsITGuy]

I got into physics when I found out that I could teach it to myself. I was a few months into a physics class, and I hadn't learned anything from my teacher, but an exam was coming up. So, I cracked open the book and started trying to teach myself. As I learned the basics, things in the world started making sense on a new level for me. I felt like I had found a path to understanding reality, which is something I desperately wanted at the time, due to a difficult upbringing. Physics was always, to me, a pursuit of truth that I loved.

[@cheesywiz9443]

Justin Bangerter same If you want to take your physics understanding beyond high school level physics ...learn calculus and you could try out a book called physics by halliday (book's' actually because there are two volumes) I'm in high school but I learned a lot from these books :)

[@PhysicsITGuy]

@@cheesywiz9443 I'm sure your advice will help someone. Halliday and Resnick make good books. I was fortunate enough to study physics at a university and get a degree in it.

[@PhysicsITGuy]

@@cheesywiz9443 It's great that you are teaching yourself while in high school. That's what I did as well. If you would like to take it to the next level, Griffiths makes good books for electrodynamics and quantum mechanics. However, you would have to learn complex analysis (which you can learn in a few weeks, honestly) and vector calculus. Both books will guide you a little bit through each, as well.

[@vk2ig]

@@PhysicsITGuy I still have my copy of "Physics 3rd Edition" by Halliday and Resnick from my undergraduate engineering course. (Aside: that's a little scary - thinking on a Thursday afternoon that 35 years ago on Thursday mornings I was in Engineering Physics I lectures ... and enjoying them.) Anyway, I have been using H&R lately for revising some physics concepts I have become a little rusty on. I still remember the first lecture ... the lecturer put an integral up on the board (yes, it was "chalk and talk"), and a big moan came from the students. Lecturer turned around and asked "Is there something wrong? Who doesn't like this maths?" A number of hands went up, and the lecturer said, "Anyone here who cannot handle integral and differential calculus is doing the wrong course."

[@jessesteen7674]

I stumbled across physics for fulfilling a prerequisite for my program of study. I am glad I took these introductory classes and most importantly the teacher makes it much more enjoyable. I have recently applied to another school where my major is now physics. I am not interested in making discoveries. I'm more interested in surviving the workload. My math skills need a little more polishing before I go any farther in physics. If it was not for my teacher the past few semester I probably would not be pursuing this at the college level. Dr. Tibees, Keep vlogging it helps me find a career path that I would be most interested in.

[@vk2ig]

Nice video ... and nice cushion behind you to your right featuring the 🦁 face. The map on the wall looks pretty cool, too.

[@non-inertialobserver946]

I have to thank Pbs SpaceTime for my passion in physics

[@philippwei8397]

Omg yees that's exactly why I wanna study Physics! Great Video!

[@whitey6317]

Im not sure what sparked my interest in physics. But the more I learn the most interested I become. I wish I was able to comprehend the math equations and what they mean. Especially in the quantum realm. But the theories behind quantum physics are what interest me most. The interpretations of our findings.

[@whitey6317]

BTW physics sparked faith in God for me.

[@roni1451]

I started by reading on Famous Physicists as well initially too :). I was really interested while looking into Theories of Relativity. Its a visualizing activity to understand Relativity. When I read more on it, the books seemed to contradict from one idea to another so its obvious its not fully understood. So I went into Physics to study such activities and be a part as well. Things kept happening afterwards as well which is long story...

[@miracle_of_india]

And I love u r videos....u r doing great job keep it up....lots of love from india...🤗🤗

[@Airaldi]

I see people with the same Problem i had... Choosing one path. But the thing is, there are multiple choices that are correct. It's not the Career you choose that will make you Happy, but the way you approach this Career. Everything is interesting if YOU make it interesting. Whatever your choice is, you have to put all your effort in that to make it interesting. Newton had done so much in his Life, like physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, theology, he was even a Businessman and he was good at all this. He didnt think if all this things were cool or not because he know that all things are cool if you do them right. It's not about this One Thing or choice that will Change your Life, but IT IS your approach and effort into this choice WHATEVER IT IS, that will make your Life interesting and fun. Whatever you do, do it right, that's the point guys.

[@kalebfarley1812]

I’m not the best Academically but my interest & love in physics & the universe makes me work hard for it. Hopefully oneday everything will just make more sense & it won’t be as much of a struggle to learn the difficult concepts.

[@dawnbroker5156]

That's the spirit.

[@DrAtomics]

Love your videos, keep up the inspiring content please! I need it to feel like theres other passionate people in the world!

[@DrAtomics]

Which university/college do you go to/ did go to for your major if I might inquire?

[@marcobotello1254]

For me I was always good at math not like a prodigy but I was jus always good at it and I’ve always been a curious person always finding answers to questions so physics jus felt right it felt natural like I need to be the one to do it of everyone rn

[@quahntasy]

Such calmness in voice. I watched the whole 11 min video

[@collegestudent6071]

I've known for quite some time that I wanted to pursue a career in theoretical physics and astrophysics. I was always a curious child growing up, always asking how and why things work the way they do. In school I wasn't interested in learning actualities and found myself much more attracted to theory. I couldn't care less about the fame, or a paycheck, I just have a natural love for the unknown that I can't effectively describe through these lackluster words. I can daydream for hours and hours theorizing black holes and hawkings paradox, the true shape of our universe and what lies outside, dark matter and energy, what gravity really is... I manage to put myself through at least 4 or 5 existential crises a day, but I love it. I just have a passion and a drive to know more.

[@vericak4868]

I share all those thoughts and feelings with u but I still feel scared to study physics just because I'm scared of disappointing myself. I'd love to see more videos like this one I think it really helps💙

[@ebz7486]

loving the Nasa jumper I really need one. where could I get one.

[@liammargetts]

I can totally agree with a lot of what you've said. My personal strive for physics is just, seemingly, like anyone else: to contribute. I love how physics works and why it works...... then I hit dead ends. I want to solve those dead ends. They're just so cool. I love learning why something does something. I always ask why, I think that's what makes a physicist a physicist, being so stubborn you have to lead to the biggest questions. I think you're definitely correct with the positive feedback loop as everyone says physics is super tricky and that just makes me think "Ha! I understand, I am the best". My desire to study physics isn't a definite point as I've always been quite sciencey, however I knew I wanted to continue physics as far as possible was about a couple years ago, I used to watch the Big Bang Theory, it inspired me, the equations looked cool and the experiments sounded crazy. But my true devotion to physics was probably born from competition. A year ago, my new friend started talking about string theory and what not, I didn't really understand, so I googled. I found so much. I learnt a fair bit. And I've forgotten some stuff. But that was when I had discovered quantum mechanics, general and special relativity, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and so much more. I couldn't help but want more. I had to learn more. I've now read one of Stephen Hawking's book (got lost at some points) and I'm partially through another now. Not only that, but I'm also gonna be studying my A-levels in about 6 months. Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Further Maths. My aims are to study at Oxford, do optional courses on theoretical physics and quantum mechanics. My aims are high, most definitely, hell, I want to get a PhD. The study of physics is the only thing I want for certain in my future. It is incredible and entrancing. Nothing beats it. I doubt I'll get a Nobel Prize as I'm gonna be doing theoretical stuff, probably, but I definitely wanna be one of the greats, it would be magnificent.

[@jimbyronmusic]

I’ve never met someone who feels the same way about Physics as me before.

[@blackthorne-rose]

Watching Tibees cheers me up.

[@riccardocelori1101]

Am I the only one who loves this type of videos?

[@hx00r]

I think that u will be great Don't ask why... But this is what I think.. Keep it up and I will too, Cause PHYSICS a way of life.

[@DrDruid-ui1jv]

Although I’m a philosophy and mathematics student, physics nonetheless interests me.

[@violetuniverse42]

I've loved physics since middle schhol, I'm a junior highschool student now and im constanty failing on my physics tests. I dont know whats wrong with me please someone share tips

[@natxosailor]

I graduated in Physics back in 1973. My key driver was (and still is) curiosity. Now at age 70, after 45 years working in industry (!!), I am spending a considerable amount of time updating my knowledge. Mainly in Physics but Im also addressing Neurosciences. It is a passion... but be aware: the deeper you get into science (Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, Particle Physics,... ) the stronger impression you get about the limitation of your knowledge. Sounds exasperating... still, it’s a worthwhile and gratifying effort.