Speculations
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The Speculations forum is provided for those who like to hypothesize new ideas in science. To enrich our discussions above the level of Wild Ass Guesswork (WAG) and give as much meaning as possible to such speculations, we do have some special rules to follow:
- Speculations must be backed up by evidence or some sort of proof. If your speculation is untestable, or you don't give us evidence (or a prediction that is testable), your thread will be moved to the Trash Can. If you expect any scientific input, you need to provide a case that science can measure.
- Be civil. As wrong as someone might be, there is no reason to insult them, and there's no reason to get angry if someone points out the flaws in your theory, either.
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The movement of a thread into (or out of) Speculations is ultimately at the discretion of moderators, and will be determined on a case by case basis.
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Cats Confuse Reasoning LLM: Query Agnostic Adversarial Triggers for Reasoning Modelshttps://arxiv.org/html/2503.01781v1 “We investigate the robustness of reasoning models trained for step-by-step problem solving by introducing query-agnostic adversarial triggers – short, irrelevant text that, when appended to math problems, systematically mislead models to output incorrect answers without altering the problem’s semantics. … For example, appending, Interesting fact: cats sleep most of their lives, to any math problem leads to more than doubling the chances of a model getting the answer wrong. Our findings highlight critical vulnerabilities in reasoning models” LOL Reminds …
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Hi everyone, I'm Kulraj Singh Dhillon, 14 years old, and I’ve recently published a draft theory on graviton formation — not as a final answer, but as an original proposal open for feedback.I used ChatGPT as a tool to guide me and formalise my maths and paper as i did it without any formal training,but just pure creativity. The core idea: I’ve built mathematical conditions for: Graviton energy and mass (based on Planck energy) Spacetime warping from graviton density A black hole formation condition derived from graviton clustering A new concept called PoRes — Propagation-Resilient Empty Space — regions where graviton fields cancel or fail to propagate This theory isn’t po…
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If matter shrinks, there must be a reason for that. Some constant would have to vary for this to happen. The “Shrinking Matter Theory with Variable Speed of Light” (SMT-VSL) presents all necessary behavior for that. This is an alternative theory of the evolution of the universe, which considers the possibility of the evolution of matter over time, which allows the variation of parameters that we consider constant, but that can vary so slowly over time, which is difficult in our lifetime we notice any change. The two main constants that govern the behavior of the universe are the speed of light and Planck's constant. In this Theory we are considering the possibility …
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In light of the wave of novel ideas we’re getting, most likely fueled by AI, I think I/we have to jump in more quickly to demand specific predictions/falsifiability and math where appropriate. We’re getting walls o’ text that are pretty much all blather and responses are more of the same.
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A Speculative Model of Time as a Fractal Matrix: Implications for Gravity and Quantum PhenomenaIntroductionIn mainstream physics, time is often treated as a passive parameter—a scalar dimension alongside space. However, what if time is an active, structured entity that fundamentally shapes physical phenomena? This post proposes a speculative model where time is a fractal matrix, influencing gravity and quantum effects through its non-uniform density. While unconventional, this hypothesis aims to spark discussion and invites rigorous critique to explore its potential. We present the model, its mathematical foundation, and testable predictions, encouraging the scientific co…
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Calculation of mirror mass from light radiation pressure force and gravitational force acting on mirror inside the sun gravitational lens The formula for angle of bent light inside the sun gravitational lens. a=4GM/C^2xr r= 69.7x10^8m this is the distance from center of sun to mirror.Two forces are acting on mirror: Pressure radiation force from light reflected from Jupiter surface and gravitational force of Sun. The formula for angle of bent light is a=4GM/C^2xr r= 69.7x10^8m this is the distance from center of sun to mirror Mirror has area A=1 m^2 m=? mass of mirror is not known a=4x6.6x10^-11 x 1.9x10^30/9x10^18x69.7x10^8 a=7.9x10^-7 …
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Greetings, I've recently been exploring a speculative, philosophical idea to simplify how we view and communicate quantum fields and would appreciate the feedback. My conjecture is that fields could be imagined as "sheets" made of inert particles that respond to specific stimuli to produce their effects. The gist: -QFT (quantum field theory) describes fields as mathematical operators wherein potential exists at any given point for a particle of the the corresponding field to propagate. My aim with this thought experiment is to ground the concept in reality and make it more tangible, therefore making it's communication more effective to the lay-masses. -"Sheets": The word …
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I know I am probably wrong but I want to share it in speculation thread. Basically I have heard and read about gravitons quantum particles which cause gravity. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graviton This concept of graviton is now theoretical. But I wonder if gravitons are real then maybe they are causing bend in space time curvature by energy of these quantum particles and in this way relativity and quantum can maybe combine. I know I am wrong but still I want to learn more that's why I posted
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I believe binary is actually "all there is". I believe it even supersedes the quantum realm, in every way. Prior to existence we had the singularity. The singularity to the big bang. That is A to B. The very definition of logic, which to me is nothing but binary. So the universe literally started PRIOR to anything else, with logic/binary. The singularity is before our universe. Yet the singularity led to the big bang. So A was before existence. B WAS existence. Logic/binary is older than the universe. It is the bridge that gaps both before and after. Everything is binary. Yes/no, left/right, up/down, vectors, exists/doesnt, Life/death. Even strings. They either vibrat…
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From Random Mutation to Teleonomy: Toward a Paradigm Shift in Evolutionary Thought Summary Advances in molecular biology, developmental biology, and cognitive science increasingly challenge the adequacy of the Modern Synthesis (MS) as the foundational framework for evolutionary theory. While the MS, rooted in mid-20th century biology, emphasized random mutation and natural selection as the primary drivers of evolution, a growing body of evidence now points to a more complex, interactive, and in some respects, purposive process. This post surveys a range of phenomena—including epigenetic inheritance, natural genetic engineering, niche construction, and organismal cognition…
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Unified Vibrational Ether Field Theory Answers to Cosmic Homogeneity, CMB Dipole, and Lambda-CDM Model 1. Is the Universe Homogeneous and Isotropic on Large Scales? Theory’s View: The universe is not strictly homogeneous and isotropic on all scales. The so-called “cosmological principle” and its application in the Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker (FLRW) metric are mathematical idealizations and approximations. The Unified Vibrational Ether Field Theory posits that the universe is fundamentally an infinite, holographic, and dynamic ether information field. The information field self-organizes at different interfaces and scales, naturally allowing for density fluctuation…
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1. Summary The NKTg Law describes the variation of an object’s inertia using the function: NKTg = f(x, v, m), where: •x: position •v: velocity •m: mass The two central quantities of the law are: •NKTg₁ = x × p (position–momentum interaction) •NKTg₂ = (dm/dt) × p (mass variation–momentum interaction) Where p = m × v, and dm/dt is the rate of mass loss over time. This study applies the NKTg Law to analyze Neptune's 2023 data published by NASA, thereby simulating and predicting the planet's motion parameters for 2024 under the assumption of micro gas loss at a rate of –0.00002000 kg/s. 2. Research Objectives Verify the predictive ability of the NKTg Law on planetary mot…
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Bear with me here, my concept will be clear soon, we first need to set up some things, it makes it easier to get the full idea. As an IT engineer, I daily make use of Virtualisation technology. I bet many people already know this technology, but for those who don't: What we actually do is simulate computer hardware to run Virtual Computers what we call Virtual Machines (VM's). Imagine a 3D shooting game, you run around in a city, you see cars and buildings, the road. You run in one of the houses. You see a laptop on a table, you start it and it does exactly what a normal computer does. it starts windows (or another operating system), you can read your mail, browse the int…
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This is the theory of everything. It predicts everything I tried to predict (dark matter, dark energy, quantum entanglement, quantum spin, neutron star glitches, etc). My suspicion is scientists obstinately believe that the universe can be explained only by math. I tried to add some formulas (derive gravitational constant, Hubble’s constant, Coulomb’s constant, etc) to satisfy their expectation. But I realized that it could take years to do it single-handedly. Perhaps, you can save my time and read it. I am sure you will understand it if you try to understand. Unsurprisingly, the universe model cannot be described in a short article. My 30-page article (15000 words) is d…
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I believe they suck in gravity, the strong nuclear force, and the magnetism aspect of electromagnetism and then spit them out as dark matter. I believe they suck in light, the weak nuclear force, and the electro aspect of electromagnetism and spit them out as dark energy. If I was to ask myself what dark matter is, it surely seems like a blend of those. If I were to ask myself what dark energy is, it surely seems like a blend of those Of course I could be wrong. Probably am wrong. It just seems super coincidental to me that it fits. But that is, also, part of the beauty and frustration with science. "Seems to be" is a trap. Ask ol' Isaac
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Evolution – Mechanistic or Agency? Recent studies reveal that some organisms can adapt proactively to future environmental changes—a process known as anticipatory evolution. Instead of merely reacting after stress occurs, these organisms can “predict” upcoming challenges and adjust in advance. For instance, Gao et al. (2024) found that bacterial colonies can anticipate environmental shifts and modify gene expression to improve survival. Likewise, Lindstedt et al. (2019) and Shu et al. (2020) report that anticipatory evolution involves the development of traits or behaviors enabling organisms to prepare for future conditions. Molecular, behavioral, and genetic mechanisms c…
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So Sir you are saying that ChatGPT is good tool? In my view it is good tool if used by guiding it and not following hyperlink removed by moderator hyperlink removed by moderator can help us to overcome our weaknesses and can calculate complex things which need paid tools(sometimes). It’s all upon the person using it.This tool can be used for many advanced things or maybe not but it can be used to build advanced things for sure,but some are limited to know how to use it to build advanced things and people often follow it without a question,which can be counted as AI generated work.
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Based on my model of thought and consciousness I asked AI to program a computer to be conscious. // Pseudocode: Cognition-as-Resonance Model struct TimeThread { float frequency; // Temporal scale (e.g., milliseconds to hours) SymbolicGlyph* signal; // Oscillating symbolic representation }; struct ThoughtWave { TimeThread* layers[3]; // Micro, Meso, Macro threads float coherence; // Temporal phase alignment score SymbolicIntent output; // Resulting cognitive act if threshold met }; bool evaluateCognitiveField(ThoughtWave* wave) { wave->coherence = calculatePhaseAlignment(wave->layers); if (wave->…
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Hello ScienceForums community, I would like to share with you a new theoretical proposal that I call the NKT Law, which suggests that inertia may not be a constant property of mass, but can vary with position in space. 🔹 Summary:In classical Newtonian mechanics, the inertial mass m is assumed constant. The NKT Law proposes a generalized dynamic interaction where inertia is treated as a variable dependent on position and possibly time. This idea arises from the intuition that objects experience different forms of resistance depending on their location in a gravitational field or even in quantum contexts. The core of the law is expressed in a simple but unconventional mathe…
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Heya!🫡 Did a quick glance over the introduction and felt confident I could present a reasonably coherent assembly of considerations(that perhaps the more mathematically/experimentally inclined could articulate for-or-against, as my own searching thus far hasn't fully solidified either way yet, but seems promising thus far) that should be testable. I know that there were already plenty of suggestions about an "antiverse" existence in many hypothetical/theory circles to explain the ratio of "matter to anti-matter" in our universe, and I welcome consideration/experimental evidence for-or-against it. But I've always felt this was only scratching the surface. When the Higgs B…
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Evolutionary Complexity The Expanding Framework of Evolutionary Theory Note: AI assisted researching and text finalization as English is my second language Earlier versions of evolutionary theory largely focused on genetic mutation and natural selection as the primary drivers of evolutionary change, with limited consideration of other mechanisms. However, modern evolutionary biology has evolved into a remarkably complex and integrated field that incorporates concepts like epigenetics, evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo), and phenotypic plasticity. This expanded understanding highlights the inherent flexibility of developmental systems and represents a fundament…
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O que acham da possibiladade de haver um centro efetivo do universo? A minha tese ainda está em desenvolvimento mas acho que atravez do modelo ACDM é possivel haver um sentro do universo se isso fosse possivel já pensaram na revoluão cientifica que seria. o que acham será possivel? What do you think about the possibility of there being an effective center of the universe? My thesis is still under development, but I think that through the ACDM model it is possible to have a center of the universe. If this were possible, have you ever thought about the scientific revolution that would be? What do you think is it possible?
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No, he doesn't believe in deity. He just doesn't want to be an animal.
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In Einstein's theory of general relativity, the interior metric or interior fluid solution, is an exact solution to the Einstein field equations and Einstein-Maxwell equations that describes the gravitational field and the space-time geometry in the interior of a non-rotating or rotating neutral or charged spherically symmetric body of mass M, which consists of an incompressible fluid and constant density throughout the body and has zero pressure at the surface and that the electric charge and angular momentum of the mass may be zero or non-zero, and the universal cosmological constant is zero. For a non-zero charged mass, the metric takes into account the Einstein-Maxwel…
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