Every time I remember an old video I’d like to add to my list of potential Friday Videos, I look at how long ago it was posted and I feel truly ancient.
So this one is from 16 years ago.
I would have sworn it was less than 10. But no, I’m wrong.
This is a song I think about constantly, especially the piano cascade in the middle of the chorus: “Symphony of Science” by John D. Boswell, aka MelodySheep.
The cosmos is also within us. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself.
And because I’m always Mr. Rogers’ loudest fan: “Garden of Your Mind” featuring Fred Rogers.
May this weekend bring you limitless moments of imagination and awe. Thank you for being connected with all of us here.
The first Kickstarter I backed was for Boswell’s album Terra Lumina!
Why don’t we have these thinking and imagining programs anymore? Mr. Rogers was a secular saint. I miss him.
Astrophysicists who can communicate to expand your thoughts and spark your imagination. We desperately need more of this–less explosions, car chases, fist fights. What a nice upbeat post today. I’m going to bookmark these and listen again and again when I feel depressed about current affairs.
Symphony of science gave me chills and brought me way back. Thank you.
Relatedly, I’ve been wanting to reread “An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Worlds Around Us” and the (updated in 2025!!) “A Short History of Nearly Everything,” both of which give jaw-dropping science facts on every page.