Is Intelligent Falling the New Theory of Gravity?

In summary, Intelligent Falling is a controversial concept that suggests gravity is not a force of nature, but rather the result of an intelligent being controlling the movements of objects. This theory has been widely rejected by the scientific community due to a lack of evidence and goes against the widely accepted theory of gravity proposed by Sir Isaac Newton. Despite this, some proponents continue to argue for Intelligent Falling as an alternative explanation for the laws of gravity.
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Icebreaker
Had a laugh with this, and thought I'd share:

http://www.theonion.com/news/index.php?issue=4133&n=2 [Broken]
 
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This has already been posted somewhere...

If this place has a joke/humour section, I am sure its there. Otherwise its in GD:politics ... .thats where all the jokes go :P
 
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Third time in a week. For pete's sake use the search button!
 

1. What is the Intelligent Falling movement?

The Intelligent Falling movement is a pseudoscientific theory that claims objects fall to the ground not because of gravity, but because of a higher power or intelligence that guides their movement.

2. Who came up with the Intelligent Falling theory?

The theory was originally proposed by the Kansas State Board of Education in 1999 as an alternative to the theory of gravity. However, it is not supported by any scientific evidence and is not recognized by the scientific community.

3. Why is the Intelligent Falling movement considered pseudoscience?

The Intelligent Falling movement is considered pseudoscience because it does not follow the scientific method and is not supported by any empirical evidence. It also goes against well-established scientific principles, such as gravity.

4. Are there any scientific arguments that support the Intelligent Falling theory?

No, there are no scientific arguments that support the Intelligent Falling theory. All scientific evidence points to gravity as the force responsible for objects falling to the ground.

5. Why do some people believe in the Intelligent Falling theory?

Some people may believe in the Intelligent Falling theory because they reject scientific explanations and prefer to believe in a higher power or intelligence controlling the universe. Others may simply not understand the science behind gravity and find the Intelligent Falling theory more appealing or easier to understand.

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