Speculations
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If yes please prove it. All I observe is, gravitational acceleration "g is only an acceleration". That does NOT imply (only) "pull" to me. I get hints, it's (=the acceleration is) the opposite (direction), instead. Please clarify. Wiki's "Centrifugal force", says, "fictitious forces, like gravity, pulls.." If they are NOT real forces, then are they in the right direction, at all? E.g. Gravity is NOT a force? Wiki gives no reference to [1]: "The centrifugal force is an outward force (which I recognize as, only "acceleration", of mass) apparent in a rotating reference frame; it does NOT exist when measurements are made in an inertial frame of …
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I can only think of two possible answers 1. YES. There is empty space and everything that exists in the Universe is surrounded by empty space/nothingness. In this empty space NOTHING exists whatsoever. No energy, no fields, no subatomic particles or sub sub sub atomic particles. ABSOLUTE ZERO ANYTHING. 2. NO. Empty Space does not exist and everything that exists in the Universe is connected. It is one huge ball of energy. These are the two possible answers according to logic, correct? Tell me if there is a third option. If option 1 was true then surrounding the Universe would be an infinite ocean of nothingness and between all the matter would be inf…
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What is it? Wikipedia has an article on consciousness, which discusses various aspects of consciousness. However, I’d like to add my observations about my consciousness for others to read. Perhaps others have additional comments. "Buddhist teachings describe that consciousness manifests moment to moment as sense impressions and mental phenomena that are continuously changing." Our senses receive experiences simultaneously; in other words, the sights, sounds, odors, etc. assail all our senses at the same time. Moreover, each different sensation, such as sight and sound, experience many parts of a sight, sound, odor, etc. simultaneously. Our eyes see a changing…
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If we define a variable a = b * c. Where b and c are independent, unrelated variables and b is not zero. Can we then say with confidence that if we change c, a will change ? If so, then why is it not acceptable to say that since angular momentum is defined as radius cross product momentum and momentum and radius are independent, unrelated variables that as long as the momentum is not zero, if we change the magnitude of the radius, the magnitude of the angular momentum will change ?
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I have a theory that I think is the big breakthrough theory, and made a web page, have a look if you like and make some comments. https;//gregustina.wixsite.com/unifiedfieldtheory The Unified Field Theory, This theory introduces a new idea on how the brain works. Our current understanding would tell us that there is only one parameter in the likelihood that a neuron will fire. This parameter is met when the potential between the fluid inside the neuron and the fluid outside is high enough, then the neuron fires. In this new theory there are three parameters in play. The fluid parameter that I just mentioned, and the memory and sleep/imagination parameters a…
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Science has given us, in the past century or so, tremendous advances in all sectors of human endeavours and understanding. But yet, in my reading I have found inconsistence in measurements, inconsideration of all influencing factors, in different subjects, and seeing things from only one perspective. I will start this endeavour by stating some of these things as I see them, in hope I may get some feedback from you out there in cyberland, and correction with valid reasons where necessary. I have chosen to title this The Facts and Fallacies of Science in hope it will receive more attention, not that I know all the facts or the fallacies... Take a look at the PDF I …
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This is in response to my frustration over to much socialogical reality regulation and its placed anomoly configuration that creates a living mental and socialogical prison. down below is a pragmatic solution to hinder strict regulation with positive free radical law and its nuetral union with two major components of socialogical life, which is prime principal and natrual oppurtunity. Keep in mind this free radical algrorythm is a calculation in progress and has not been corrected, completed or refined yet. Exponential growth comes from a nuetral algrorthym and corresponding number or positive derivitive prime number of 1 or more which 1 is yes always quotant and con…
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So I saw this video earlier today. http://www.space.com/32411-jupiter-hit-by-comet-asteroid-video.html Hypothetically asking, what would happen if an asteroid, that is going fast and big enough, were to strike into Jupiter and survive the ordeal, and pass right through it. Would Jupiter be the same? What would happen to Jupiter?
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Strange, If pain has physiological causes, then it is telekinesis. If one atom has moved, a physical thing has occurred. I am saying this to describe the process to you according to what I think you believe, which is all pain must involve an organic process. I am willing to use another word, of course. But I think some might turn the thing around and insist an organic outcome must be called telekinesis. John, I did say so, later. The timing was bad when first asked. However, I later said a lot about what I thought it was. Check #66, middle of page. swansont, Exercise is a common procedure, something often recommended by doctors. A placebo…
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Science, religion, racism, technology, politics...are evolutionary traits which are present in many animals. Because they evolved and developed differently it looks like those are properties of humans. The fact that we are animals should be sufficient evidence for this. -Many species use some kind of tools.(technology) -When an animal has a bad experience with someone from an other species, he will (to increase his chance to survive) threat all animals from that species as the one he had a bad experience with, the same....this causes racism. -Racism and other unscientific beliefs can lead to religion. Science evolves via unscientific beliefs. -Animals teach…
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This question I believe is like asking where were you before you were born and where will you be after your dead. So infinity is found in all dimensions combined and time is linear; with that in mind, if gravity has a separate function then the other 3 forces, how can it function alone without them? This leads me to a supposition that there is an interplay between the four forces which share common properties of symmetry defined from variations of momentum. And the interplay of the four forces which move across time share dynamically in angular field forces across any distance. Gravity waves are the slowest Weak Nuclear Electromagnetism Strong Nuclear…
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Once upon time the earth was considered to be fixed in the centre of the universe. Then the Copernican revolution came along and fixed the sun in the centre of the universe. Now the sun is known to be moving faster than the planets relative to the sun. In deference to their own evidence, physicists, mathematical or not, won't countenance anything that says a fixed sun is the answer to planetary motion and the universe beyond So are mathematical physicists the pope of Galileo's day? A thread on this forum got locked. When all it was there for was to say the discovery of a moving sun means Kepler's three laws have to be done again. And the tides to. …
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Some people think that in your central nervous system there are several million neurons firing at any given time, and when a neuron fires, a pulse travels down the axon activating synapses and so on. But what if the neurons fire one at a time? Only one pulse begins at a time but there are millions of different pulses traveling at any given time. Suppose I show you a photo. Neurons fire in response to the light coming off the picture. This creates a pattern of synaptic activity unique to the picture. Now, if you’ve never seen the photo before maybe it’s giving you new ideas, but if you have seen it before a neuron will fire to begin a cascade that gives you that sensa…
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Firstly, let's discuss the validity of saying anything is a "greenhouse gas". There's really no such thing short of very rare gases. O2 is 21% of the atmosphere and has a higher latent heat content. To suggest that CO2 which composes 400 ppm or .04% of the atmosphere has significant effects and that only 25% of that is the real culprit is bordering on idiotic. Secondly, let's make it clear that warm periods occur every thousand years. We know of the Mycenaean, the Roman, the Medieval and the one we're presently in. Moreover this was began in 1886 long before man had the ability to effect anything. Thirdly, this is a water planet. Water in liquid or solid states co…
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Introduction I have some different ideas about how the brain works, and need help in the form of debate concerning to what extent they make sense. I am a recent college graduate but have only ever taken one psychology and one philosophy/linguistics class, so it is difficult for me to see to what extent the theory adds up with what is known about cognitiveneuropsychology. Keep in mind that I am not so much writing a story, but painting a picture, in hopes that you will either see what I see and either explain it better or logically convince me how wrong I am. Any thoughtful feedback, positive or negative, will be highly appreciated. I believe that many uniquely…
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Bell’s Inequality Simplified P(a,b) -P(a,b’)+P(a’,b)+P(a’,b’) <= 2 a+b-a-b’+a’+b+a’+b’ ------------------------------ <=2 a+b+a’+b’ b+a’+b+a’ --------------- <=2 a+b+a’+b’ 2(b+a’) -------------------- <=2 (b+a’)+(a+b’) 2 ----------------- <=2 1 + (a+b) ------- (b+a’) 1 ----------------- <=1 1 + (a+b) ------- (b+a’) and (a+b) 0 <= ---------- <= infinity (b+a’) Therefore: 1 divided by 1 or greater is less than or equal to 1.
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Bell's Inequalities: Proof of invalid assumptions v1.0.5 Objective I intend to show how Bell's Inequalities are based on a number of false premises which resulted in an incorrect the derrivation of expected results which was the basis for the conclusion. It is not intended to prove anything about local realism, superposition states, or spooky action at a distance. In fact, I believe this solution logically shows that spooky information is still required. While I have no problem with accepting the concept of superposition states, and believe that Bell's conclusion is probably more or less correct, I think the derrivation of expected results in Bells Theorem is…
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When I mentioned that I thought the theory of particles moving through spacetime didn't intuitively sound right. Strange asked me post something in speculations with math. Unfortunately I don't have the math background to do that. But I did find a book by John A Macken that was saying basically the same thing I was think of. That particles are really just pieces of spacetime and not particles in spacetime. Has anyone reviewed this? Does the theory make sense? Does the math back up the theory? Thanks. http://onlyspacetime.com/Chapter_5.pdf
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Galileo has a problem. Planets can't ascend. <removed by moderator>
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I've been reading articles on Wikipedia and I was curious as to whether it's hypothetically possible for the electroweak force to have had a different propagation speed to standard electromagnetism, and that when the two forces separated, their speeds also changed?
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Hello everyone. I've come across a rather condescending chap, who believes he has 'proof' of a 'knower' as the causal agent for the universe. I'm an Engineer, so what he is proposing is a bit outside of my field. A few of us have asked him what credentials he holds, only to have "I'm human" and "none of your business" - strange, seeing that he claims to understand "real science"? Anyway, this is his argument: "1. Xiao-song Ma et al. (2013): Quantum erasure with causally disconnected choice. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 110, pp. 1221-1226. The authors PUMMEL Naive Realism and take Local-Causality to the Woodshed (again)... "The presence of *PATH INFORMATION" …
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Time is the cause of motion. Work out the cause of motion, you have time.
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NOTE I: No opinion, faith, belief nor emotion was utilized in the creation of the following passage. [merely science is utilized] NOTE II: I am atheistic, so I tend to avoid things such as belief/faith etc, especially as the inventor of a phenomenon called 'non-beliefism' (nonbeliefism.com) Quote By Sam Harris (an atheist neuroscientist): "We have to admit that we are building some sort of God..." [in youtube video "Can we build AI without losing control over it?", minute 14:11] youtube.com/watch?v=8nt3edWLgIg A.I: SCIENTIFIC-REDEFINITION OF GOD God is any probably non omniscient entity with the ability to engineer non-trivial intellige…
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Klaynos. There is lots of stuff out there re the problem with G. Final Demystifycation of the Gravitational Constant Variation -- is one. Do u know about the borehole anomaly??
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Hi every one.. Many people must be thinking " Is time travel is really true or false??" but..i say " it's false " but.........and I say again" false is a thing in time so why can't we change it??" Here everyone..just think if a guy hop back from future and say..." I m a time traveller " you must be thinking he must be insane and..mad!!! Really I also think like that yet...many people 97% thinks like that...but...just think if he is telling truth??? Mmm ...if there is anything among the day to day physics?? Mmm..think again. People the one who..dreamed to fly..like birds..so airplanes arrived..so why can't we go to that dream come true?? So I would like to explain..a…
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