ME101 is the number of the thermodynamics course in mechanical engineering at Duke University. I cannot think era better course for "ME101." It was put on the books by the old professors, the ones who had the vision to build Duke many decades ago. Today, I am sure, thermodynamics would get a less memorable course number.

Times change. Generations replace generations, but the principles remain. Contrivances, gadgets, and fads are the opposite. They parade in front of our eyes, but their impact on the "thin book" of fundamentals is nil.

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