Is it true than general relativity can be deduced from a max

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The discussion revolves around the question of whether general relativity can be deduced from a maximum mass density for matter. Participants explore the validity of this claim and its origins, with a focus on the implications of maximum principles in the context of relativity.

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  • One participant questions the basis for the claim that general relativity can be deduced from maximum mass density, asking for sources or reasoning behind it.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism, suggesting that the idea may stem from a "crackpot" argument, implying that it lacks serious scientific foundation.
  • A third participant emphasizes the importance of citing sources in discussions like this, indicating that without proper references, the conversation may not be productive.

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Participants generally disagree on the validity of the claim regarding maximum mass density and its relation to general relativity. The discussion remains unresolved, with no consensus reached.

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The discussion highlights the need for sources to support claims, indicating that the argument may be based on assumptions or interpretations that are not universally accepted.

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Is it true than general relativity can be deduced from a maximum mass density for matter?
 
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Garrulo said:
Is it true than general relativity can be deduced from a maximum mass density for matter?
No!
 
Garrulo said:
Is it true than general relativity can be deduced from a maximum mass density for matter?

What makes you think it can be? Did you read about this somewhere?
 
PeterDonis said:
What makes you think it can be? Did you read about this somewhere?
I can imagine it was a crackpot's fault. It makes a nice crackpot argument to say Einstein used maximum principles in getting special and general theories of relativity.
 
Threads like this one are the reason we have a rule about citing sources.

I'm closing this thread now, and will reopen it if the original poster asks me by PM to reopen it so that the source can be posted. Without that information, there's not much to say that Shyan didn't already say in #2 of the thread.
 

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