The speaker discusses the film "Ant-Man" and its scientific plausibility. They start by mentioning a conversation they had with Ant-Man about a dollar, before moving on to the film's plot. They express surprise at Ant-Man's success, despite its initial lack of appeal. They then delve into the film's science, particularly the concept of Pym particles, which allow Ant-Man to shrink and grow.
The speaker explains that Pym particles can change the distance between atoms, but not the number of atoms. This means that when Ant-Man shrinks or grows, his mass remains the same, but his volume changes. This alteration in density is what allows Ant-Man to perform feats such as destroying the planet.
The speaker then discusses the practical implications of this. For instance, if Ant-Man were to shrink to the size of an ant, the increased density would make him lighter than air and he would float away. Similarly, if Ant-Man were to grow to the size of a tank, the decreased density would make him heavier than air and he would sink.
The speaker also discusses the potential consequences of Ant-Man's actions. For example, if Ant-Man were to punch someone while he's the size of an ant, his fist would be a dense ball of mass focused in a tiny surface area, potentially breaking through the skin of his enemies.
The speaker concludes by discussing the film's ending, where Ant-Man shrinks to a size so small that he would create a black hole. However, they point out that this is impossible based on the explanation given in the film, as atoms can't shrink smaller than themselves.
1. The speaker is discussing the film "Ant-Man".
2. The speaker mentions that the film is part of Marvel's universe, which has redefined comic book movies and made mega stars out of unknown characters.
3. The speaker is critical of the film "Ant-Man", stating that it had nothing going for it, not even a snarky raccoon.
4. The speaker is impressed by the film, stating that the characters were lovable, the action was clever, and it gave them a newfound respect for Baskin Robbins.
5. The speaker explains that the character Ant-Man has the ability to shrink and grow due to the use of Pym particles, a rare group of subatomic particles that shrink or increase the distance between atoms.
6. The speaker discusses the scientific basis of this concept, stating that atoms are mostly made of empty space and that if all the space were squeezed out of the atoms in the human body, it could fit the particles of the entire human race inside of a sugar cube.
7. The speaker explains that the Pym particles only change the distance between atoms, not the number of atoms. This means that when the size of an object changes, the mass stays the same, but the volume is either shrinking or expanding.
8. The speaker discusses the implications of this, stating that if Pym particles could increase or decrease the distance between atoms, they could feasibly work the fake science in the movie.
9. The speaker breaks down the concept, stating that the Pym particles are used to increase the size of objects, such as the giant ant and the Thomas the Tank Engine toy.
10. The speaker explains that the real-life physics of this would have made the movie even more ridiculous, stating that ants would be lighter than air and would float away, and the same would happen to the giant Thomas the Tank Engine toy.
11. The speaker discusses the concept of black holes, stating that any amount of mass can actually become a black hole.
12. The speaker explains that the movie's ending overlooks the fact that Scott's atoms can't actually shrink smaller than atoms themselves.
13. The speaker concludes by stating that the movie's explanation is based on the idea that Pym particles are reducing the space between atoms, meaning that Scott can't get to those crazy small sizes.