Where Are Uniform Gravitating Prolate Spheroids Found?

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The discussion revolves around the existence and implications of uniform gravitating prolate spheroids and polyhedra in nature. Participants explore theoretical concepts and potential examples of these shapes in the universe, questioning their presence and relevance.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests naming the concepts "gravitating prolate spheroids" and "gravitating polyhedra," indicating a connection to basic proofs but facing resistance to the ideas.
  • Another participant expresses the notion that there may be straightforward questions regarding the existence of these shapes in the universe.
  • There is a suggestion to consider where in nature prolate spheroids and noncrystalline polyhedra might be found, prompting further exploration of their potential occurrences.
  • A participant notes the introduction of simply described objects that seem absent from the complexity of the universe, hinting at a disconnect in understanding or acceptance of these ideas.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to have differing views on the acceptance and implications of the proposed concepts, with no consensus reached regarding their validity or presence in nature.

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Some assumptions about the definitions and characteristics of prolate spheroids and polyhedra may not be fully articulated, and the discussion does not resolve the mathematical or theoretical implications of these shapes.

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Where are uniform gravitating prolate spheriods found?

Where are gravitating polyhedra found?
 
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If I gave my idea a name, it could be "gravitating prolate sphereoids" and "gravitating polyhedra". I make some very basic connections and give some basic proofs and get an unusual amount of resistance. I sensed they were "forbidden". Maybe the idea is right.
 
Would either of you care to expound?
 
I tried to introduce the possibility of simply described objects that are apparently not present in our complex universe. My questions are straightforward if you consider them.

John has his own, disconnected ideas.
 
Ask yourself where in nature you might find a prolate spheroid.

Ask also where in nature you might find noncrystalline polyhedra.
 

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