EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 13 MIN
The Light That Ate Time
from The Breaking Point · host Podcaster
In 1887, two scientists built a machine to catch the universe cheating—and instead broke our understanding of time itself. The story of how the Michelson-Morley experiment, designed to detect an invisible cosmic wind, accidentally revealed that light doesn't follow the rules, setting Einstein on a collision course with reality. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1887, two scientists built a machine to catch the universe cheating—and instead broke our understanding of time itself. The story of how the Michelson-Morley experiment, designed to detect an invisible cosmic wind, accidentally revealed that light doesn't follow the rules, setting Einstein on a collision course with reality.
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