The January 9-15, 2001 weekly edition of The Economist
This article explains, succinctly, what every introductory science class teaches and tests about the history of light. From Einstein’s simple theories to smart phones, this is a way to understand the theories and equations in narrative form. While we may be good teachers of math and concepts- we may be glossing over big ideas. Big ideas about how politics, personal relationships, and political events shaped the evolution of a scientific discovery. For those of us accustomed to a textbook explanation of history- this is a refreshing read about everything else the textbook leaves out.
