What Josh Comeau thinks about physics
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1 dated position, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Josh Comeau has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Their wordsUnlike Bézier curves, spring physics are modeled on real-world springs, and the motion they produce tends to feel a lot more natural.