Has anyone read the Final Theory:Rethinking our Scientific Legacy.

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The thread discusses the book "Final Theory: Rethinking our Scientific Legacy," focusing on the author's unconventional views on gravity and the nature of the universe. Participants share their initial impressions, critiques, and personal experiences with the text, exploring its implications for physics and scientific understanding.

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  • One participant expresses enthusiasm for the first chapter, suggesting it could significantly impact views on physics.
  • Another participant mentions a prevailing skepticism among the scientific community, labeling the author as a "crackpot" and noting a lack of mathematical support for the claims made in the book.
  • A participant shares a personal anecdote unrelated to the book, which does not contribute to the discussion of its content.
  • A different participant describes the author's assertion that gravity does not exist as traditionally understood, proposing instead that gravity is a result of constant expansion of matter, which is not measurable due to the expansion of tools and observers.
  • This participant also critiques the author's explanations of orbits and the implications of his theories, finding them odd and ultimately unsatisfactory, despite initially finding the first chapter intriguing.
  • Another participant points out that the author cites the twin paradox as evidence against relativity, questioning the validity of the author's arguments based on this claim.

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Participants highlight a lack of mathematical rigor in the author's arguments and express uncertainty about the implications of his claims regarding gravity and expansion. The discussion reflects a variety of interpretations and reactions to the book's content.

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Ive dowloaded the first chapter they have available in .pdf and thought it was a great read. Wondering if any of you have read this and would like your input on what this guy has to say. What he proposes in the first chapter vastly impacts our views of physics and how the universe works.

Ive ordered the book through amazon, awaiting for its arival so i can read into more depth on what he's talking about.

Thoughts on this guy, his book and his findings?

Link to website.
http://www.thefinaltheory.com/pages/1/index.htm
 
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I've seen the link posted here before. And the general consensus among the scientific people here is that the guy is a crackpot.
I don't see any math to support his claims either.
 
When I was a youth I lived next to a pasture. A lone jersey cow resided there. I found many pies between hoof prints, but very few not between them. I was usually barefoot in those days so I noticed things like that.
 
Well, that book came on Friday. I was excited to read it and to see what the author proposes, particularly with the way gravity works and his views. I was sorely disappointed.

He says gravity doesn't exist as we know it. Gravity is more of a result rather then anything. Basically he states that inside the atom hides the fourth dimension which causes everything to expand. Stating that all matter is in constant expansion, Everyone, thing, atoms, mater is doubling its size approx every 19 minutes. We can't see it or measure it cause we are expanding and so are all our tools etc..

Since there is no gravity everything is really just floating around in space. But because the Earth is constantly expanding we are basically on an elevator which constantly increases in speed giving us a sort of gravity. So if you fall or jump out of a tall building, you are actualy floating in space, its just that the ground comes up and smacks you so hard (cause its expanding) you go splat. Odd idea... yeah.

So far his ideas are odd to say the least. Had to put the book down after the first 200 or so pages. He goes about explaining orbits and everything at this point.

His first chapter was very interesting. Unfortunately he didnt go into any of his ideas otherwise I wouldn't have bought it lol. Anyway, it has been an entertaining read I guess. Very different way of looking at our physics situation. I would suggest reading it if you had time to kill and wanted to perhaps think on an outlandish point of view. Which can be fun once in a while. Worth the 40$ on amazon... no not really.
 
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He cites the twin paradox as proof that relativity is wrong. Proof enough that he's wrong? :smile:
 

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