The discussion revolves around the submission and evaluation of a new theory of relativity, with participants exploring whether it is a physical or epistemological theory. The scope includes considerations of peer review, collaboration with experts, and the appropriateness of discussing speculative ideas in the forum.
Participants express differing views on the classification of the theory and the appropriate venues for its discussion, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved regarding the nature of the theory and its evaluation.
Participants have not reached a consensus on whether the theory is primarily physical or epistemological, and there are limitations regarding the forum's policy on discussing speculative scientific ideas.
loseyourname said:If this is a physical theory, you can submit to any number of physics journals. If it's an epistemological theory, then I suppose you can post it here for commentary if you don't feel confident with philosophy journals. Note, however, that if your theory is a theory of physics, submitting it here would be a violation of forum policy. We try not to discuss speculative scientific ideas until after they have been peer reviewed. We don't provide the peer review.