What is Potential Energy, Really?

69 · Brianschrader · July 27, 2026, 4:47 p.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the concept of potential energy through the lens of personal experiences while running, exploring the relationship between different paths taken to reach a destination and the energy expended. It examines how these ideas can be related to metrics and gravity, presenting a unique perspective on how the understanding of distance and energy can influence our understanding of physical phenomena.