Perpetual motion must be maintained forever. There are no varying degrees of permanency.
OK, so perpetual motion is impossible because of the upcoming Big Crunch. Everything breaks down over time.
But that's not the point. The point is, there is a machine which appears to create energy, which in a perfect universe -- where magnets don't decay, parts don't wear down, Big Crunches don't happen, etc. -- could be used to sustain motion indefinitely.
The essence of "perpetual motion" is not that we could really build a machine that keeps moving despite anything that might happen. Rather it is that the physical law of conservation of energy is being broken.
The Atom actually seems to fit the landscape in an odd sort of way, something about its rolling curves. I also really like the Singing Ringing Tree -- its hilltop location is great, and it's not so big that it's going to spoil anyone's view. I actually think it reminds me more of a tornado though.
The other two, I agree are pretty craptacular. Colourfields just seems pointless, and while having a glowing UFO hovering around might seem cool, in reality it's incredibly intrusive on the landscape, and annoying for anyone who might have to live near it.
But OTOH, you see this sort of thing in cities all the time -- random abstract sculptures seem to wind in parks, subway stations, outside hospitals, banks, etc. Are these any worse than that?
Some of these are pretty cool, but some of them look like the sort of thing that goes into biological journals all the time. And one of them is just a kaleidoscopic picture of a dragonfly.
Also, since technical relevance is part of the judging, you'd think they would include some description of the images -- especially the grand prize winner. Personally, I wasn't particularly struck by the image, but if you gave be a taste of the science behind it, I may be better able to appreciate it.
I find it makes more sense if I consider the primary function of the WBC not to spreading hate messages, but to generate lots of easy money by suing people who try to prevent them from expressing their vitriol.
Sad that this should become known as a paradox, as there is nothing paradoxical about it. It may be difficult to believe, but it does not contradict itself.
Which is probably why I don't get much out of 98% of stand-up routines.
OK, so perpetual motion is impossible because of the upcoming Big Crunch. Everything breaks down over time.
But that's not the point. The point is, there is a machine which appears to create energy, which in a perfect universe -- where magnets don't decay, parts don't wear down, Big Crunches don't happen, etc. -- could be used to sustain motion indefinitely.
The essence of "perpetual motion" is not that we could really build a machine that keeps moving despite anything that might happen. Rather it is that the physical law of conservation of energy is being broken.
Impervious to acid, no.
The other two, I agree are pretty craptacular. Colourfields just seems pointless, and while having a glowing UFO hovering around might seem cool, in reality it's incredibly intrusive on the landscape, and annoying for anyone who might have to live near it.
But OTOH, you see this sort of thing in cities all the time -- random abstract sculptures seem to wind in parks, subway stations, outside hospitals, banks, etc. Are these any worse than that?
Duh. TV shows are not the product. TV watchers are the product.
Also, since technical relevance is part of the judging, you'd think they would include some description of the images -- especially the grand prize winner. Personally, I wasn't particularly struck by the image, but if you gave be a taste of the science behind it, I may be better able to appreciate it.
Not that this makes them any less despicable.