Should Scientists Bet on the Impossibility of Perpetual Motion?

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The discussion centers around the concept of perpetual motion, with one participant challenging the scientific community's stance that it is impossible. They propose that scientists should back their beliefs with a significant wager, reflecting their confidence in the impossibility of perpetual motion. The individual is currently developing a theoretical model that they believe could potentially succeed where others have failed. They express a commitment to sharing any successful model with the world without charge, emphasizing a desire for a meaningful goal beyond philanthropy. The conversation also touches on the idea of reciprocal betting, questioning what the individual would wager if their concept does not work. Overall, the dialogue highlights skepticism towards established scientific consensus and a personal ambition to innovate in energy solutions.
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Although the scientific community vehemently proclaim that perpetual motion cannot be a possibility, I feel that they should put their money where their mouth is, and backup their beliefs with a wager, a sizable one, since their so confident of never being forced to pay.
Presently I'm working on an idea that I believe might work, although still only on the drawing board, I'm somewhat confident that I might be able to crack this holy grail,
but even if it doesn't accomplish in cheating the force of equilibrium, I will continue to try to tweak my theory, if I do accomplish a workable model, I would be letting the world use it duty free, and I would like to see that there is something to work towards rather than just a philanthropic endeavor.
Also, if your not rich enough to bet a million or so, I would also accept land, vehicles, stocks and bonds etc...LOL
Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world. Archimedes

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pragmaticindulgence said:
Although the scientific community vehemently proclaim that perpetual motion cannot be a possibility, I feel that they should put their money where their mouth is, and backup their beliefs with a wager, a sizable one, since their so confident of never being forced to pay.


Ok, and if your thing DOESN'T work, what are you willing to bet ?

:-p
 

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