Sciencespeaking topic
Entangle two particles and carry them to opposite ends of the galaxy, and the instant you measure one, the other is affected at once. No signal passes between them. Does the universe sometimes not care about distance at all?
— quantum entanglement
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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