Hey Friends,
First of all, I want to thank all of you for reading this newsletter. It’s been fun growing from a short list of glorified bullet points to a string of moderate to unconscionably long essays. I feel incredibly lucky to have folks who might want read what I write.
This is just a quick note to let you know we’re moving to substack. Actually, we already have. The fact that you’ve got this email means the transition went smoothly and no action is required.
Why substack? It’s an easier platform to use. I posted a short vlog about the transition to the Pasayten Institute YouTube channel a few days ago.
The format will also be changing slightly. Each email will cover a single topic in slightly more detail. We’re aiming for 2-3 posts per week, with one devoted to stargazing and the night sky.
I’m calling this new newsletter simply, “Physics!” The next few topics will involve the James Webb Space Telescope, the Riemann hypothesis, a couple recent supernovae and the trojan asteroids.
If this becomes too much for you, I understand, and will be sad to see you go.
Alternatively, if you can’t get enough - or you’re looking for a quick and easy way to help us build the Pasayten Institute - I’ll be launching a paid, “More Physics!” Newsletter at something like $8 per month. More on that later.
Finally. I’d like to ask you a favor. Have you been listening to the Field Guide to Particle Physics Podcast? If so, could you leave a review on either Apple Podcasts or Audible. Especially Audible. For some reason a troll who has no interest in physics listened to our show and gave us scathing, 1-star review. (We checked, all their reviews are random and low-star. Trolls gonna troll.)
It’s messing with our ability to organically reach other folks. Positive reviews really, really helps us a lot. The good news is that these algorithms score at 5-stars or nothing, so a 1-star review isn’t that much worse than a 4-star review. But if you’re looking to help, well. You know what to do.
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to share more physics with you.
Sean