Is Randall Munroe's work just jokes?
While humor is a significant part of what I do, the jokes are usually a vehicle for the science, not the sole purpose. The absurdity of a hypothetical question can often highlight the elegant or surprising rules of physics that govern the real world. The goal isn't just to be funny, but to use that engagement to explore genuine scientific concepts and their implications.
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