Create antigravity conditions on earth?

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The discussion centers around the possibility of creating antigravity conditions on Earth, exploring the definitions and implications of the term "antigravity" and the nature of gravity itself. The conversation touches on theoretical, conceptual, and contentious aspects of gravity and its potential alternatives.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the feasibility of creating antigravity conditions, asking for methods if possible.
  • Another participant argues that "antigravity" is not a scientific term and suggests it often refers to unscientific ideas, questioning whether it could apply to conventional flight methods like helicopters or rockets.
  • A different participant mentions that the graviton is its own antiparticle, implying a limitation in the concept of antigravity.
  • One contributor expresses uncertainty about the nature of gravity, suggesting that a deeper understanding might reveal new phenomena related to antigravity.
  • A participant challenges the labeling of dissenting opinions as "crackpottery," advocating for the questioning of established theories until proven.
  • Another participant defends the scientific rigor of established theories, asserting that challenging them without substantial evidence is akin to crackpottery.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the validity of the term "antigravity" and its implications. There is no consensus on the nature of gravity or the potential for antigravity phenomena, with some advocating for open inquiry and others defending established scientific theories.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects differing interpretations of scientific terminology and the nature of theoretical discourse. There are unresolved issues regarding the definitions of gravity and antigravity, as well as the criteria for labeling ideas as scientific or unscientific.

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is it possible to create antigravity conditions on earth?if so,how?
 
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The term "antigravity" is not a scientific term and can apply to any number of things. Does it apply to a helicopter or rocket by your definition?

Note, the way the word is typically used is by crackpots who are arguing against the current theory of gravity (saying they can shield or cancel gravity as opposed to just acting against it) and if that is the usage you are asking about, then no, it is just crackpottery. Also note that we don't discuss crackpottery here, so this is as far as such a discussion can go.
 


the graviton is it's own anti-particle , so no
 


Monty,

The answer is we don't know what gravity is. I suspect that when we really discover what gravity is, we may discover a new phenomenon of antigravity.

PS - dear moderator, pls to not label someone a crackpot who disagrees with your theories. When you can discover something for a fact, it is no longer a theory. Hence, most of what you tout is still theory, until you prove it, don't call someone who challenges it a crackpot.

I believe it is our duty to question everything until it is proven.
 


They aren't "my theories". You need to learn what science is/what a theory is, because saying something is a theory is a much stronger statement than you think it is and challenging a wildly successul theory in such a way most certainly is crackpottery.

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