[mike555]

While I do like the aesthetics of this, as others have mentioned it is plain wrong.

Any explanation of resonance should deal first and foremost with a physical system, not a signal. Having two signals 'resonate with each other' does not make a lot of sense.

Not sure what is meant with multiplying because the author then goes to mention integration which in essence, is adding, not multiplying.

A physical system is able to store energy at specific frequency -- a pendulum will swing for a long time, energy slowly decaying. But if the system is excited (imagine a kid on a swing), with each push, we will add some more energy, which will accumulate each time adding to a large response (resonance). The key part is, we need to add energy at the right frequency, push at the right interval, sing with the proper pitch.

[trevyn]

>it is plain wrong

>Not sure what is meant

Which is it? :-)

As I interpret it, this article is not a scientific description of a particular physical system, but a metaphor.

That said, it does make sense in the signal domain. Consider electrical and optical resonance. It gets more interesting when the components are complex-valued.

[mike555]

It's the first one :)

This page is more about constructive interference than it is about resonance. Maybe that's what you are thinking about also?

[trevyn]

So you’re saying the page is simply incorrect and hints at no interesting ideas?

I see the world as composed of interconnected entities which metaphorically influence and resonate with each other, and there is a lesson in the creation of (metaphorical) power by the closer synchronization of these entities.

I extrapolate the implications of this as literally revealing a path leading to world peace.

In sum, I enjoy thought-provoking interpretations way more than thought-restricting interpretations.

[mike555]

It was never my intention to hate or shut out any possible metaphorical ideas.

I first heard of Bret couple times already in a very favourable light and he's on my read todo list.

The thing is that I have one very specific definition of resonance in my mind based on my line of work. Still I do believe it's always good to be open to different interpretations ...

[coldtea]

>I see the world as composed of interconnected entities which metaphorically influence and resonate with each other, and there is a lesson in the creation of (metaphorical) power by the closer synchronization of these entities.

Well, half of Sedona residents would agree. But that doesn't describe anything specific of the physical world that a post on physics (as the post appears to intend to be) would cover.