Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges of publishing personal research in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) related to geomagnetic fields and weather patterns. Participants explore the process of transitioning private research into recognized scientific work, addressing issues of visibility and validation from professional physicists.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks advice on how to validate their MHD model and publish their research despite lacking a formal scientific career.
- Concerns are raised about the visibility of the participant's thread, with questions about potential censorship.
- Another participant states that discussions of unpublished personal theories violate forum policies, suggesting a need for adherence to established scientific discourse.
- References to various approved publications are provided by the original poster to support their claims about the relevance of their research.
- Participants suggest preparing ideas in a structured manner and reaching out to experts privately for feedback on the research.
- There is a question about the financial aspect of hiring a professional physicist for validation of the model.
- Advice is given to publish in the same journals that the participant is currently reading.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of discussing unpublished theories, with some emphasizing adherence to forum policies while others focus on the validity of their research based on established publications. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best path forward for the original poster.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the acceptance of personal theories within the forum, and the discussion reflects a tension between personal research aspirations and community guidelines.