It’s Raining Out, but….

By admin | Published: May 19, 2024

[Verse 1]
It’s raining out
No doubt need a rain spout
But inside it’s shines
Shines so fine
Come have a good time

[Chorus]
Your light brings the glow
To the show
Your light sings on high
Making the sky cry

[Instrumental]

[Verse 2]
The rain is coming down
Falling all around
So come on in
The scene is happenin’

[Chorus]
Your light brings the glow
To the show
Your light sings on high
Making the sky cry

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
Let it rain and rain
Let it pour some more
My, oh, my
Inside is dry
We can dance and play
All the livelong day

[Chorus]
Your light brings the glow
To the show
Your light sings on high
Making the sky cry

[Outro]
It’s raining
It’s pouring
This party
Is roaring

[End]

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

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Time to Make

By admin | Published: May 19, 2024

[Verse 1]
I can feel it in my bones
It’s calling me
When I can hear the tones
Brings on melody

[Chorus]
It’s time to make
Music (sweet, sweet music)
Make the earth quake
Quick, more music

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
It’s calling me to be
In the thick of it
Dancing freely
No cares, not a bit

[Chorus]
It’s time to make
Music (sweet, sweet music)
Make the earth quake
Quick, more music

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
Strumming strings
Banging things
Tickling keys
Sing for me please?

[Chorus]
It’s time to make
Music (sweet, sweet music)
Make the earth quake
Quick, more music

[Outro]
It’s calling me to be
In the thick of it

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

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Reef Grief

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

No, no, no NOAA
Say it ain’t so
Woe, I dunno
How much longer can we go?

[Chorus]
Good grief, coral reef
A distress test
The heat stress
Causing a mess

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Bringing bleach
To the beech
This is alarming
And disarming

[Chorus]
Good grief, coral reef
A distress test
The heat stress
Causing a mess

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Drum Fills]

[Bridge]
The Atlantic Ocean
Heat in motion
Too hot (hot, hot, hot)
Why not
Raise the alarm
Due to the harm?

[Chorus]
Good grief, coral reef
A distress test
The heat stress
Causing a mess

[Outro]
The heat stress
Causing a mess

A SCIENCE NOTE
In 2023, coral biologists described the temperatures as “unprecedented” because they started early and remained at bleaching levels for an extended period. NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch Program Coordinator, Derek Manzello, noted that reefs in the Caribbean and Florida are already experiencing a repeat of last year’s conditions. As of April 2024, heat stress is accumulating in Caribbean reefs, occurring weeks earlier than in 2023.

“This is alarming because this has never happened so early in the year before,” Manzello said. “And to say that is alarming because last year we experienced the same thing.”

The Atlantic Ocean bleaching event last summer was so severe that NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch added three new alert levels to their scale, which previously maxed out at alert level 2, to better categorize the heat stress occurring.

Coral reefs confront unprecedented challenges arising from various stressors, many of which are directly tied to human activities. Some of these stressors possess critical tipping points, surpassing which can lead to the collapse of coral ecosystems. According to the European Geosciences Union’s statement on January 2, 2024, specific tipping points include a temperature increase of 1.2℃ above pre-industrial levels and atmospheric CO2 concentrations exceeding 350 parts per million. Disturbingly, as of February 2024, the Earth’s yearly average temperature has already risen to +1.5℃ and CO2 to 425 ppm, underscoring the urgency of addressing climate-related threats to coral reefs.

In a significant update from May 2024, scientists determined through tree ring analysis that the average temperature increase in 2023 reached 2.07 degrees Celsius, further underscoring the escalating pace of climate change and its profound impact on global ecosystems.

Coral Reefs’ Tipping Point Brouse (2024)

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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DeSantis Is….

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

DeSantis Is….

[Verse 1]
DeSantis deprioritizes
Hopefully, everyone realizes
He’s a climate idiot
Facts to misrepresent

[Chorus]
Da, da, da, Florida (Da, da, da)
How could you be so dumb
To give up our freedom
Florida, run, run, run (run, run, run)

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 1]
DeSantis is
A numbskull
Intelligence
Dull

[Chorus]
Da, da, da, Florida (Da, da, da)
How could you be so dumb
To give up our freedom
Florida, run, run, run (run, run, run)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
You fool
Go back to school
Oh, you tool
You rule the school
With misinformation
Total devastation

[Chorus]
Da, da, da, Florida (Da, da, da)
How could you be so dumb
To give up our freedom
Florida, run, run, run (run, run, run)

[Outro]
Da, da, da, Florida (Da, da, da)
How could you be so dumb
To give up our freedom

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on May 15 that will deprioritize climate change and largely remove it from state statutes. The new law also bans the installation of power-generating wind turbines offshore or near the state’s extensive coastline. Critics argue that this legislation ignores the serious climate change threats facing Florida, such as rising sea levels, extreme heat, flooding, and increasingly severe storms. The measure, which takes effect on July 1, also promotes the expansion of natural gas, reduces regulation on gas pipelines, and increases protections against bans on gas appliances like stoves, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

DeSantis, who suspended his presidential campaign in January and later endorsed his former rival Donald Trump, described the bill as a common-sense approach to energy policy.

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Bail Faster

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

Bail faster!
Disaster

[Verse 1]
Is it any wonder
We’re going under
Is it surprising
The water’s rising

[Chorus]
Not nice
The ice is melting
Think twice
In need of helping
Don’t fail to bail
[Break]
Bail!

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 1]
Is it any wonder
We’re going under
Is it surprising
The water’s rising

[Chorus]
Not nice
The ice is melting
Think twice
In need of helping
Don’t fail to bail
[Break]
Bail!

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass Fills]

[Bridge]
Check the clock
A significant shock
Maybe Miami
Won’t be
Sorry

[Chorus]
Not nice
The ice is melting
Think twice
In need of helping
Don’t fail to bail
[Break]
Bail!

[Outro]
Going under
Blunder
Going down
(Down, down, down)

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Sea levels have been rising faster, impacting roads and homes in South Florida. Over the past 80 years, sea levels have increased by about a foot, with 8 inches of that rise occurring in the last 30 years, according to Brian McNoldy, a senior research associate at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects that this pace will accelerate significantly. While it took approximately 80 years for the first foot of sea level rise, the second foot is expected in just 30 years, the third foot in 20 years, and Florida could see the next foot in merely a decade after that.

“Presently, sea level is tracking in the intermediate-high to high scenarios, the two fastest,” said Randall Parkinson, a coastal geologist with Florida International University. “The other three scenarios are less relevant because we’re already rising faster than that.” These projections are used by South Florida governments to determine the elevation for new developments. However, after a new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year, local governments seeking state funds for sea rise projects must only consider the intermediate-low and intermediate scenarios, a downgrade from previous legislation that required consideration of the intermediate-low and intermediate-high scenarios.

A two-foot rise in sea level by 2060, compared to present-day levels, would be a significant shock for Miami, where the average elevation is three feet. This is why local governments and the state are investing billions of dollars to keep streets dry and mitigate the impact of rising seas.

Scientific Evidence on Sea Level Rise and Climate Change

Sea level rise is primarily driven by two factors related to climate change: thermal expansion of seawater as it warms and the addition of water from melting ice sheets and glaciers. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global mean sea level rose by 0.19 meters (about 7.5 inches) from 1901 to 2010. The rate of sea level rise has accelerated in recent decades, averaging about 3.2 millimeters per year from 1993 to 2010.

Thermal Expansion

As global temperatures rise due to increased greenhouse gas concentrations, seawater expands. This process, known as thermal expansion, contributes significantly to observed sea level rise. The IPCC estimates that thermal expansion contributed to about 30% of the observed rise in sea levels from 1993 to 2010.

Melting Ice Sheets and Glaciers

The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, along with glaciers worldwide, are losing mass at an accelerating rate. Satellite data show that the Greenland ice sheet lost an average of 279 gigatonnes of ice per year between 2006 and 2018, while the Antarctic ice sheet lost about 148 gigatonnes per year over the same period. These losses add to the volume of water in the oceans, raising sea levels.

Regional Variations

Sea level rise is not uniform across the globe. Factors such as ocean currents, atmospheric pressure patterns, and the gravitational effects of melting ice masses can cause regional variations. For instance, the U.S. East Coast, including South Florida, has experienced higher rates of sea level rise compared to the global average.

Future Projections

The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report projects that global mean sea level could rise by 0.28 to 1.01 meters (about 11 to 40 inches) by 2100, depending on greenhouse gas emission scenarios. High-emission scenarios could lead to even greater rises due to potential ice sheet instability and other feedback mechanisms.

Economic and Social Impacts

The economic and social impacts of sea level rise are profound. Coastal communities face increased flooding, erosion, and damage to infrastructure. Saltwater intrusion can contaminate freshwater supplies, affecting agriculture and drinking water. Rising seas also threaten critical habitats, such as wetlands and mangroves, which provide important ecosystem services and protect against storm surges.

In conclusion, the accelerating pace of sea level rise due to climate change presents a significant challenge for coastal regions like South Florida. Understanding the scientific basis of sea level rise and implementing adaptive measures are crucial for mitigating its impacts and protecting vulnerable communities.

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Increase in Decline

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

[Verse 1]
Primate change
The social cost of carbon
Come on,
Estrange

[Chorus]
An increase in decline
Happening all the time
In fact, the impact
Wails a whack

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Primate change
Costs an arm and a leg
Feels strange
Literally, I beg

[Chorus]
An increase in decline
Happening all the time
In fact, the impact
Wails a whack

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano]

[Bridge]
Macroeconomic impact
The poor poorly lack
Damn damages
Upset averages
Extreme events
Prevents

[Chorus]
An increase in decline
Happening all the time
In fact, the impact
Wails a whack

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Bass]

[Outro]
Macroeconomic impact
The poor poorly lack
Damn damages
Upset averages

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
The Macroeconomic Impact of Climate Change: Global vs. Local Temperature

This paper estimates that the macroeconomic damages from climate change are six times larger than previously thought. We exploit natural variability in global temperature and rely on time-series variation. A 1°C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world GDP. Global temperature shocks correlate much more strongly with extreme climatic events than the country-level temperature shocks commonly used in the panel literature, explaining why our estimate is substantially larger. We use our reduced-form evidence to estimate structural damage functions in a standard neoclassical growth model. Our results imply a Social Cost of Carbon of $1,056 per ton of carbon dioxide. A business-as-usual warming scenario leads to a present value welfare loss of 31%. Both are multiple orders of magnitude above previous estimates and imply that unilateral decarbonization policy is cost-effective for large countries such as the United States.

The economic damage caused by climate change is six times worse than previously estimated, with global warming set to reduce wealth at a rate comparable to the financial losses of a continuous, permanent war, according to recent research.

The study found that a 1°C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product (GDP), a far higher estimate than previous analyses. The world has already warmed by more than 1°C (1.8°F) since pre-industrial times, and many climate scientists predict a 3°C (5.4°F) rise will occur by the end of this century due to the ongoing burning of fossil fuels. This scenario, according to a new working paper that has yet to be peer-reviewed, will result in an enormous economic cost.

A 3°C temperature increase will cause “precipitous declines in output, capital, and consumption that exceed 50% by 2100,” the paper states. This economic loss is so severe that it is “comparable to the economic damage caused by fighting a war domestically and permanently,” it adds.

The Age of Loss and Damage

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Derechos

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

[Verse 1]
The mountain echoes
Derechos
Blowing over shadows
You next? Who knows

[Chorus]
I mean
Extreme
Weather events
This kind prevents
The dream

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Midwestern U.S.
Is in distress
Kicking Texas
In the ass

[Chorus]
I mean
Extreme
Weather events
This kind prevents
The dream

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
Straight-line winds
Blinds the minds
Windstorm
Alarm
Windstorms
Bring harm
Our way
Today

[Chorus]
I mean
Extreme
Weather events
This kind prevents
The dream

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Derechos, which are long-lived windstorms associated with bands of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms, are being influenced by climate change in several ways. Here’s how climate change is impacting the occurrence and intensity of derechos:

1. Increased Atmospheric Instability

As global temperatures rise, the atmosphere becomes more unstable. This instability is a crucial factor in the formation of severe thunderstorms, which can lead to derechos. Warmer air can hold more moisture, and this increased humidity can provide more energy for storms, making them more intense and more likely to produce damaging wind events like derechos.

2. Enhanced Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE)

Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE) measures the amount of energy available for convection, which is essential for thunderstorm development. Higher CAPE values indicate more potential for strong updrafts and downdrafts, leading to more severe thunderstorms and, consequently, more powerful derechos. Climate change is leading to higher CAPE values in many regions, contributing to the likelihood of more frequent and intense derechos.

3. Increased Frequency of Extreme Weather Events

Climate change is causing an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events overall. This includes heatwaves, which can create the conditions necessary for severe thunderstorms. Prolonged periods of high temperatures can destabilize the atmosphere, making it more conducive to the formation of the severe storms that spawn derechos.

4. Altered Wind Patterns

Climate change is influencing global wind patterns, which can affect the development and trajectory of weather systems that produce derechos. Changes in jet streams and other large-scale atmospheric circulations can contribute to more favorable conditions for derechos in certain areas.

5. Increased Moisture Availability

With the warming atmosphere, there is more moisture available due to higher rates of evaporation and more intense precipitation events. This increased moisture can fuel severe thunderstorms, making them more capable of producing the widespread, damaging winds characteristic of derechos.

Case Studies and Recent Examples

In recent years, there have been notable examples of derechos that have caused significant damage and have been studied in the context of climate change:

  • Midwestern U.S. Derecho (August 2020): This derecho caused widespread damage across several states, including Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. Scientists have noted that the conditions leading to this event were influenced by higher-than-normal temperatures and increased moisture in the atmosphere, consistent with the impacts of climate change.

Conclusion

While more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between climate change and derechos, it is clear that the changing climate is creating conditions that can lead to more frequent and intense severe weather events, including derechos. Addressing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing adaptation strategies is crucial to mitigating the impacts of these powerful windstorms on communities and infrastructure.

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Straight-Line

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

Make a straight-line
For the door
Can’t take much more
I ain’t lyin’

[Verse 1]
Make a straight-line
For the door
Can’t take much more
I ain’t lyin’

[Bridge]
The winds are going to blow me down
(Down, down, down)
Just look around

[Chorus]
Straight-line wind
Again and again
Atmospheric instability
Is getting the best of me

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Verse 2]
Connected
To enhanced convective
Available potential energy
Is coming after me

[Bridge]
The winds are going to blow me down
(Down, down, down)
Just look around

[Chorus]
Straight-line wind
Again and again
Atmospheric instability
Is getting the best of me

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 3]
Frequency and intensity
Concerning me
Warn of thunderstorms
Setting new norms

[Bridge]
The winds are going to blow me down
(Down, down, down)
Just look around

[Chorus]
Straight-line wind
Again and again
Atmospheric instability
Is getting the best of me

[Outro]
Straight-line wind
Blowin’ me down again

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
May 18, 2024: “Deadly storm wallops Houston as ferocious winds leave a destructive path across the South.” The storm left death and destruction, and thousands without power. The forecast predicts an unprecedented spring heatwave, putting all those without power in a deadly situation. The greatest short term climate change risk to human health is deadly humid heat (wet-bulb temperature).

Weather Like the Deadly Houston Windstorm Is Being Fueled in Part by Climate Change

Scientists have detected an increase since the 1980s in what are known as straight-line winds, and climate change is playing a significant role. These winds, which are often associated with severe thunderstorms, can reach speeds exceeding 100 mph and cause damage similar to that of a tornado, but they move along a straight path.

Understanding Straight-Line Winds

Straight-line winds, also known as derechos when they cover a particularly large area, are powerful, sustained winds that originate from downdrafts in thunderstorms. Unlike the rotating winds of a tornado, straight-line winds blow in a single direction, hence their name. These winds can flatten trees, knock down power lines, and cause extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.

The Role of Climate Change

Recent studies indicate that climate change is contributing to an increase in the frequency and intensity of these wind events. The following factors explain how climate change is influencing straight-line winds:

  1. Increased Atmospheric Instability: As global temperatures rise, the atmosphere becomes more unstable. Warmer air holds more moisture, leading to more intense thunderstorms, which are a primary source of straight-line winds. The increased energy in the atmosphere enhances the formation of severe weather systems capable of producing strong downdrafts.
  2. Enhanced Convective Available Potential Energy (CAPE): CAPE is a measure of the energy available for convection, which is a key process in the formation of thunderstorms. Higher CAPE values are associated with more vigorous updrafts and downdrafts, resulting in stronger winds. Climate change is leading to higher CAPE values in many regions, contributing to more powerful straight-line winds.
  3. Changing Wind Patterns: Climate change is altering global wind patterns, which can influence the development and movement of severe weather systems. These changes can result in more frequent and intense straight-line wind events, particularly in areas that are becoming more prone to severe thunderstorms.

The Impact of Straight-Line Winds

The deadly Houston windstorm is a stark reminder of the destructive power of straight-line winds. The storm left a trail of devastation, with thousands of residents losing power and homes being damaged or destroyed. The aftermath of such storms can be particularly dangerous during extreme weather events like heatwaves, which are also becoming more common due to climate change.

Conclusion

As the climate continues to change, the occurrence of extreme weather events like straight-line winds is expected to increase. This poses significant challenges for communities, infrastructure, and emergency response systems. Understanding the role of climate change in these events is crucial for developing strategies to mitigate their impact and enhance resilience against future storms. Scientists and policymakers must work together to address the root causes of climate change and implement measures to protect vulnerable populations from the growing threat of severe weather.

From the album “Right Now” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Houston (We Have a Problem)

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

Houston, we have a problem

[Verse 1]
Put it into full gallop
We’ve under a wallop
Storm so severe
Brings knowledge near

[Bridge]
Houston, we have a problem
And, we confess, the problem’s us

[Chorus]
Still the rebel yell
Drill, drill, drill!
Lies we tell
Earth, we kill!

[Instrumental, Slide Guitar, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Now, bring on the heat
On the wall, heads beat
Deadly humid heat
We cannot beat

[Bridge]
Houston, we have a problem
And, we confess, the problem’s us

[Chorus]
Still the rebel yell
Drill, drill, drill!
Lies we tell
Earth, we kill!

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Slide Guitar, Bass]

[Bridge]
Houston, we have a problem
And, we confess, the problem’s us
Look at our mess
And, our problems just begin
Seeping in
Creeping in
While fat cat oil rats
Still drill, drill, drill

[Chorus]
Still the rebel yell
Drill, drill, drill!
Lies we tell
Earth, we kill!

[Outro]
Still the rebel yell
Drill, drill, drill!

A SCIENCE NOTE
May 10, 2024: “Deadly storm wallops Houston as ferocious winds leave a destructive path across the South.” The storm left death and destruction, and thousands without power. The forecast predicts an unprecedented spring heatwave, putting all those without power in a deadly situation. The greatest short term climate change risk to human health is deadly humid heat (wet-bulb temperature).

by Δ To Cause a Change from the album Psyched

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Under Whose Command?

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

[Verse 1]
Wasted away day-by-day
(by day by day bye)
Send me some hope and maybe pray?
(welcome to my day)
Or do we pay along the way
Then fade away…
No trace of our stay?

[Chorus]
Making a choice
(With our voice)
Taking a stand
(“Whose command”?!?!)
Refuse to choose?
(Worst choice)
Chose wisely,
Raise your voice

[Instrumental, Organ Solo, Bass, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Can’t avoid to destroy
(boy, oh, boy)
Ignore, abhor, pour poor
(no, no more)
Or do we pay along the way
Then fade away…
No trace of our stay?

[Chorus]
Making a choice
(With our voice)
Taking a stand
(“Whose command”?!?!)
Refuse to choose?
(Worst choice)
Chose wisely,
Raise your voice

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Bridge]
What have we done?
Can we undone (undone some)
Or at the very, very
(at the very least)
At least, stop
[Break]
Stop our feast
(feeding the beast)

[Chorus]
Making a choice
(With our voice)
Taking a stand
(“Whose command”?!?!)
Do we understand
Under our command?
Refuse to choose?
(Worst choice)
Chose wisely,
Raise your voice

[Outro]
Do we understand
We’re under our command?

[End]

by Δ To Cause a Change from the album Psyched

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Ask Me Know Questions

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

 

Up
giddy-up

[Verse 1]
Driving hard to O.K.
Coral for a while
Moments to minutes
’till days change their ways

[Chorus]
It’s time that Man
Came to understand
The trouble at hand
is a self-reprimand

[Bridge]
You’re gonna kick yourself in the….

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Ask me no questions
I’ll tell you no lies
(Nature sighs)
Doesn’t fly, everyone dies
(And Mother cries)

[Chorus]
It’s time that Man
Came to understand
The trouble at hand
is a self-reprimand

[Bridge]
You’re gonna kick yourself in the….

[Verse 2]
Ask me no questions
I’ll tell you no lies
(Nature sighs)
Doesn’t fly, everyone dies
(And Mother cries)

[Chorus]
It’s time that Man
Came to understand
The trouble at hand
is a self-reprimand

[Bridge]
You’re gonna kick yourself in the….
(Ask me no questions
I’ll tell you no lies)

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Verse 3]
Ask me know questions
I’ll tell you know lies
(Nature rise)
We’ll fly, everyone tries
(And Mother sighs)

[Chorus]
It’s time that Man
Came to understand
The trouble at hand
is a self-reprimand

[Outro]
You’re gonna kick yourself in the….
(Ask me no questions
I’ll tell you no lies)

[End]

by Δ To Cause a Change from the album Psyched

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Vision Revision

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

[Verse 1]
When I look out of my eyes to see
What confronts me
Is it the same for all of us
Or not so ominous?

[Chorus]
Reminiscent of omniscient
A vision revision
On a man-made decision

[Bridge]
Vision revision
Envision compassion

[Instrumental, Guitar solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
When I hear in through my ears
Listen to what comes near
Is it the same for all of us
Or not so ominous?

[Chorus]
Reminiscent of omniscient
A vision revision
On a man-made decision

[Bridge]
Vision revision
Envision compassion

[Instrumental, Saxophone solo, Bass]

[Verse 3]
When you use your nose to smell
Well, does it smell like hell
Is it the same for all of us
Or not so ominous?

[Chorus]
Reminiscent of omniscient
A vision revision
On a man-made decision

[Outro]
Vision revision
Envision compassion

[End]

by Δ To Cause a Change from the album Psyched

MegaEpix Enormous

A song about The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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Change of Heart

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

Fill the hole with a goal
Of love
(of love)

[Verse 1]
Have you had a change of heart?
Love to hear we have a start
Sending hate on its way (depart)

[Bridge]
Fill the hole with a goal
Of love
(of love)

[Chorus]
Change of heart (past due)
Change of heart (new you)
Change of heart (true view)
It’s like I never even knew you

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Glad you’ve had a change of heart
Love to see you’re up for your part
Saying late to hate (letting peace impart)

[Bridge]
Fill the hole with a goal
Of love
(of love)

[Chorus]
Change of heart (past due)
Change of heart (new you)
Change of heart (true view)
It’s like I never even knew you

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Piano, Bass]

[Bridge]
Fill the hole with a goal
Of love
(of love)

[Chorus]
Change of heart (past due)
Change of heart (new you)
Change of heart (true view)
It’s like I never even knew you

[Outro]
Glad you’ve had a change of heart
Let the lovin’ start

[End]

by Δ To Cause a Change from the album Psyched

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Quantum Tunneling

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

[Verse 1]
Wave hello
To the part about the particle
Able to pass through
A barrier for me and you

[Chorus]
Counterintuitive effect
The result is direct
Wave-like
You’re saying hi
Wave-like
A long goodbye

[Bridge]
Quantum tunneling
Schrödinger equation
Come earthling
Comprehension evasion

[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass]

[Verse 2]
Challenges classical intuition
“What in God’s creation?”
What did Einstein have in mind
At the time?

[Chorus]
Counterintuitive effect
The result is direct
Wave-like
You’re saying hi
Wave-like
A long goodbye

[Bridge]
Quantum tunneling
Schrödinger equation
Come earthling
Comprehension evasion

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Quantum tunneling is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where a particle can pass through a potential barrier, even if it doesn’t have enough energy to overcome that barrier according to classical physics. This counterintuitive effect is a direct result of the wave-like properties of particles in quantum mechanics, described by the Schrödinger equation.

Key Points About Quantum Tunneling:

  1. Wave Function: In quantum mechanics, particles like electrons are described by wave functions, which provide information about the probability of finding the particle at a particular location. The wave function can extend into regions where classical physics would predict the particle cannot go.
  2. Potential Barrier: In classical mechanics, a particle with less energy than the height of a barrier cannot overcome it. In quantum mechanics, however, the wave function of the particle can extend into and through the barrier, allowing for a non-zero probability of the particle being found on the other side.
  3. Penetration and Transmission: The particle’s wave function doesn’t abruptly stop at the barrier. Instead, it gradually decreases (exponentially decays) within the barrier and can reappear on the other side. This means there is a finite probability that the particle will “tunnel” through the barrier, even though it doesn’t have the energy to do so classically.
  4. Applications: Quantum tunneling has several important applications in modern technology and science:
    • Semiconductors and Transistors: Tunneling is crucial in the operation of tunnel diodes and other semiconductor devices.
    • Nuclear Fusion: In the Sun, protons can tunnel through the Coulomb barrier (the repulsive force between positively charged protons) to enable nuclear fusion reactions.
    • Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM): STM uses tunneling of electrons to image surfaces at the atomic level.
  5. Tunneling Time: The concept of how long it takes for a particle to tunnel through a barrier is still an area of active research and debate, with various theoretical models proposing different answers.

Example:

One common example of quantum tunneling is the alpha decay of a nucleus. In alpha decay, an alpha particle (two protons and two neutrons) is trapped inside a nucleus by the nuclear force. Classically, the alpha particle doesn’t have enough energy to escape the potential well created by the nucleus. However, quantum mechanically, there is a finite probability that it can tunnel through the barrier and be emitted as radioactive decay.

Quantum tunneling fundamentally challenges our classical intuition and demonstrates the non-deterministic and probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics.

From the album Yet by 4D

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Entanglement

By admin | Published: May 18, 2024

Wrangled with entangle

[Verse 1]
Interconnected
In a weird way
Both are affected
No matter the distance away

[Chorus]
Strangled
Independence dance
Entangled
In a relationship
[Bridge]
What a trip
Quantum state
Interrelate
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo, Drum Fills]

[Verse 2]
Single, joint wave function
Due to our connection
Keep us together (from start)
No mater how further (apart)

[Chorus]
Strangled
Independence dance
Entangled
In a relationship
[Bridge]
What a trip
Quantum state
Interrelate
[Instrumental, Flute Solo, Bass]

[Bridge]
Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion
(Down, down, down)
Get down
Create entanglement
(meant, down, do, de, do, da, down)
A superposition of states that correlate

[Chorus]
Strangled
Independence dance
Entangled
In a relationship

[Outro]
What a trip
Quantum state
Interrelate

[End]

A SCIENCE NOTE
Entanglement:
When particles become entangled, the state of one particle is directly related to the state of another, no matter how far apart they are. This phenomenon has been described by Albert Einstein as “spooky action at a distance.”

Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon in quantum mechanics where the quantum states of two or more particles become interconnected such that the state of one particle instantaneously influences the state of the other(s), regardless of the distance separating them. This phenomenon defies classical intuition and has profound implications for our understanding of the universe. Here’s a detailed look at the physics of entanglement:

Basics of Quantum Entanglement

  1. Quantum States:
    • A quantum state describes the condition of a quantum system and is represented by a wave function. For particles like electrons, photons, or atoms, their properties such as spin, polarization, or position are encoded in their quantum states.
  2. Entangled States:
    • When two particles are entangled, their combined state cannot be described independently of each other. Instead, the entire system is described by a single, joint wave function. This joint wave function remains intact regardless of the distance between the particles.

Creation of Entanglement

  1. Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion:
    • A common method to create entangled photons involves a nonlinear crystal that splits a single photon into two lower-energy entangled photons. These photons are then in a superposition of states that correlate their properties.
  2. Quantum Dots and Trapped Ions:
    • Quantum dots and trapped ions can be manipulated to produce entangled pairs of particles through controlled interactions and measurements.
  3. Spin Entanglement:
    • Particles with spin, such as electrons, can be entangled through interactions that couple their spin states. For example, in a singlet state, two electrons have opposite spins, and measuring the spin of one immediately determines the spin of the other.

Properties and Implications

  1. Non-locality:
    • One of the key features of entanglement is non-locality. Measurements on one part of an entangled pair instantaneously affect the state of the other, no matter how far apart the particles are. This effect occurs faster than the speed of light, suggesting a profound form of connection not accounted for by classical physics.
  2. Bell’s Theorem:
    • Bell’s theorem provides a way to test the predictions of quantum mechanics against those of local hidden variable theories (classical theories with underlying variables determining outcomes). Experiments have consistently supported the quantum mechanical predictions, confirming the reality of entanglement.
  3. Measurement and Collapse:
    • When a measurement is performed on one particle of an entangled pair, the wave function collapses, and the state of the other particle is instantaneously determined. This collapse happens regardless of the spatial separation between the particles.

Applications of Entanglement

  1. Quantum Cryptography:
    • Entanglement is used in quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, such as BB84 and E91, to ensure secure communication. Any attempt to eavesdrop on the key exchange disturbs the entangled states, alerting the communicating parties.
  2. Quantum Computing:
    • Entanglement is a fundamental resource in quantum computing. It enables qubits to perform computations in parallel, exponentially increasing computational power for certain problems compared to classical computers.
  3. Teleportation:
    • Quantum teleportation uses entanglement to transmit the state of a particle from one location to another without physically moving the particle. This process has been experimentally demonstrated over short and long distances, including across optical fibers and even between ground stations and satellites.

Experimental Verification

  1. Aspect’s Experiment:
    • In the 1980s, Alain Aspect and colleagues conducted experiments that violated Bell’s inequalities, providing strong evidence for entanglement and against local hidden variable theories.
  2. Recent Advances:
    • Recent experiments have closed various loopholes in earlier tests, such as the detection loophole and locality loophole, further solidifying the evidence for entanglement.

Summary

Quantum entanglement is a fundamental and experimentally verified aspect of quantum mechanics that challenges our classical understanding of the universe. It demonstrates that particles can be interconnected in ways that transcend spatial separation, leading to instantaneous correlations. Entanglement has profound implications for technology, including secure communication and quantum computing, and continues to be a rich area of research in understanding the nature of reality.

From the album Yet by 4D

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