Code Words

My apologies to the quantum gravity theorists.

Reading Textbooks

I have this bad habit of collecting a bunch of textbooks and only ever reading the preface.

It just makes you feel as if you’re about to upgrade your whole brain without any work!

Tree Line

This can make for very frustrating conversations where neither of you can understand the other.

Phase Transition

Those who achieve a ratio of one get to call themselves mathematical physicists.

Dream Work

I’m not even asking to be less obsessed. Just let me sleep at the same time!

Community

The breakthrough rarely comes from a single person.

Train of Thought

Inspired by a conversation with my friends Benjamin and Beata.

Clearing the Bar

Changing the goalposts should be done with care.

The Trivial Line

It’s no secret that I dislike the word “trivial”, but I think it has a good place here.

Pass/Fail

I’ve been on both sides of this issue, and I have to say: You can really tell when students are doing the minimum.