Undergrad Help with Anti-Relativity activist

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The discussion revolves around an attempt to explain a special relativity paradox to an Anti-Relativity activist, focusing on the behavior of light from different reference frames. The key point is the misconception regarding how light behaves under Lorentz transformations, particularly the effect of angular aberration on light rays. Participants emphasize that while light travels at speed c in all inertial frames, its direction changes when viewed from a moving reference frame, leading to different perceived paths. The likelihood of persuading a skeptic of relativity is deemed very low, as they often disregard factual explanations. The conversation highlights the complexities of understanding relativistic physics and the challenges of engaging with science deniers.
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MikeLizzi said:
Could be a cyberspace issue.
Something is screwed up in cyberspace...
Lol... that was supposed to be a joke... :oldbiggrin:

MikeLizzi said:
And, since no one has criticized the final animations...
Yup, they look fine... :ok:
 

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