Fortnite and the Principle of Least Action

Zak and Derek discuss the physics of dropping in Fortnite and PUBG. Derek’s Epic name: theHyperfine How do you reach the ground the fastest? When should you jump? What do you do after you jump? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principle_of_least_action https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachistochrone_curveThe podcast lives at https://www.thehyperfine.com/ Join our listener community on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheHyperfine/ Follow the show on Instagram @thehyperfine: https://www.instagram.com/thehyperfine/ Derek on Instagram (and Twitter) @liketortilla: https://www.instagram.com/liketortilla/ Zak on Twitter @phyzaks: https://twitter.com/phyzaks