Satellite to test Einstein predictions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around a satellite mission aimed at testing predictions related to frame dragging, a phenomenon predicted by General Relativity. Participants explore the implications of this testing and the attribution of the predictions to Einstein versus other scientists.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express excitement about the satellite's potential to test frame dragging.
  • One participant argues that frame dragging should not be solely attributed to Einstein, noting that it is also a prediction of Lense and Thirring.
  • Another participant agrees, emphasizing the importance of recognizing contributions from other scientists in the context of General Relativity.
  • A later reply highlights a general trend in media to focus on well-known figures like Einstein and Hawking, often overlooking other contributors to scientific theories.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of recognizing contributions beyond Einstein, but there is no consensus on how to address the media's portrayal of scientific predictions.

Contextual Notes

There is an underlying assumption that the media's framing of scientific contributions can influence public perception, but this is not explicitly resolved in the discussion.

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Finally something interesting in the news. Check it out .
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/04/02/einstein.satellite.ap/index.html
 
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Frame dragging to be directly tested.

I like it. Hope the device functions properly.
 
BookWorm said:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/04/02/einstein.satellite.ap/index.html

With all due respect to Lense and Thirring, frame dragging isn't really "Einstein's" prediction. The media oft confuses predictions of General Relativity with predictions of "Einstein".
 
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<With all due respect to Lense and Thirring, frame dragging isn't really "Einstein's" prediction. The media oft confuses predictions of General Relativity with predictions of "Einstein".>

Good point, GRQC; we'd do well to remember that; especially since one of the two majors verifications sought here are strictly a prediction of Lense & Thirring. Would to God more writers would give proper credit where it is due in that regard.

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No one knows who the other people are though. When it comes to scientists, people only care about Einstein and possibly Hawking.
 

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